... to Parliament through the Minister of Canadian Heritage, currently Sheila Copps (CRTC). The CRTC has strict rules about how much Canadian content must be broadcast in Canada. Some CRTC strategies are as follows: 1. Develop mechanisms to encourage the creation and promotion of Canadian content in traditional and new media 2. Develop a comprehensive international approach 3. Rely on market forces to provide fair and sustainable competition The CRTC requires that all radio stations must ensure that 35% of their popular music selections are Canadian each week (CRTC). In addition, at least 35% of the content aired on commercial radio stations between 6am and 6pm, Monday through Friday, must be Canadian. French language stations are required to air at least 65% of their music programming in the French language (CRTC). Private television stations and networks are also required to meet a yearly quota of Canadian content. Private networks must achieve a ...

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