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Take a look at some or our recent news and updates about what we are doing to advocate on behalf of Canada’s private broadcasters

CAB statement on the CRTC’s Broadcasting Fees Regulations

The CAB is pleased that the new Broadcasting Fees Regulations announced by the CRTC will start to level the playing field for broadcasters by requiring online streaming services to pay annual fees, co...

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Online News Act regulations not a cure-all for private broadcasters, Canadians’ most-accessed news source

As the national voice of Canada’s private broadcasters, the Canadian Association of Broadcasters (CAB) is disappointed that the announced Online News Act regulations do not reflect the significant r...

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The CAB appreciates the Government’s work on a path forward with Google regarding compensation for news

As the national voice of Canada’s private broadcasters, the Canadian Association of Broadcasters (CAB) is relieved to learn of an agreement that will avert any further blocking of online news from C...

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Op-Ed: Broadcasters need urgent change to antiquated rules that favour foreign streaming services

by Kevin Desjardins, President of the Canadian Association of Broadcasters

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Government’s Online Streaming Act policy direction a positive step toward a sustainable Canadian broadcasting sector

As the national voice of private broadcasters large and small across the country, the Canadian Association of Broadcasters (CAB) welcomes the Government’s policy direction on the Online Streaming Ac...

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The CAB calls for recognition of essential services provided by broadcasters in replacement worker legislation

As the national voice of Canada’s private broadcasters, the Canadian Association of Broadcasters (CAB) calls for the Government to make an exception for our essential radio and TV broadcasters in th...

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