News

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

The CAB welcomes passage of Bill C-11, looks ahead to policy direction

The Canadian Association of Broadcasters (CAB) welcomes the long-awaited passage of Bill C-11, the Online Streaming Act, and looks forward to working together with the governmen...

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The CAB urges the Government to pass Bill C-11 for the future of the broadcasting sector

As the national voice of Canada’s private broadcasters, the Canadian Association of Broadcasters (CAB) is pleased to see the Minister of Canadian Heritage’s motion on Bill C-11 tab...

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Op-Ed: Google’s willingness to block Canadians’ access to news underscores need for Bill C-18

Op-ed by CAB President Kevin Desjardins as published in The Hill Times

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Creating the conditions for radio’s success

Commercial radio broadcasters need legislators and policymakers to help create the right environment for their sustainability

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Regulation through the rear-view mirror: CRTC’s updated Commercial Radio Policy

Today’s decision in the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission’s (CRTC) Commercial Radio Policy review is a profound disappointment and a missed opportunity to help ensure the...

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Majority of Canadians believe web giants should support Canadian journalism: Nanos poll

Four in five Canadians support having the Government of Canada encourage Google and Facebook to negotiate with Canadian news organizations for fair payment reflecting the value of their news content, ...

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Bill C-18: Recognizing the value of broadcasters’ news content

The Canadian Association of Broadcasters (CAB) welcomes Bill C-18, the Online News Act, as an important step towards recognizing ...

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CAB statement on referral of CBC licence decision back to the CRTC

The Canadian Association of Broadcasters (CAB) is disappointed with how the Governor in Council chose to refer the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation/Société Radio-Canada’s licence renewal back to ...

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Bill C-11 in the Senate

Time to modernize the Canadian broadcasting system

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CAB petition to Cabinet concerning CBC-SRC licence renewal

On August 4, 2022, the CAB submitted a petition to the Governor in Council requesting that the federal cabinet set aside and revisit certain aspects of the CRTC’s Broadcasting Decision 2022-165 conc...

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Bill C-18: The Online News Act

Bill C-18: The Online News Act was introduced by the Hon. Pablo Rodriguez, Mi...

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Women in Canadian broadcasting

On International Women’s Day, the CAB celebrates the women who contribute to the Canadian broadcast sector across our country. There are many iconic women who paved the way and shaped the sector int...

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