Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2017-355

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Reference: Part 1 application posted on 29 May 2017

Ottawa, 6 October 2017

THEMA Canada Inc.
Across Canada

Application 2017-0444-5

Addition of Canal+ International to the List of non-Canadian programming services and stations authorized for distribution

  1. The Commission approves an application from THEMA Canada Inc. (THEMA Canada), acting as the Canadian sponsor, to add Canal+ International, a non-Canadian French-language service, to the List of non-Canadian programming services and stations authorized for distribution (the list). The Commission did not receive any interventions regarding this application. The revised list can be found on the Commission’s website at www.crtc.gc.ca and may be obtained in hard copy on request.
  2. THEMA Canada described Canal+ International as a niche service (100% French‑language) featuring general interest programming that targets French expatriates. The service originates in France.
  3. THEMA Canada’s request is in line with the Commission’s general approach, as set out in Public Notice 2000-173 and reiterated in Broadcasting Public Notice 2008-100, regarding the addition of non-Canadian English- and French-language services to the list. Further, based on the record of the proceeding and in the absence of opposing interventions, the Commission finds that Canal+ International will be neither totally nor partially competitive with any Canadian discretionary (i.e., pay or specialty) television services.

Secretary General

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