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Ottawa, 11 August 1994
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Decision CRTC 94-582
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CHUM Limited
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Winnipeg, Manitoba - 931338800
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Licence renewal for CHIQ-FM
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Pursuant to Public Notice CRTC 1994-38 dated 30 March 1994, the Commission renews the broadcasting licence for CHIQ-FM Winnipeg from 1 September 1994 to 31 August 1996, subject to the conditions in effect under the current licence, as well as to those conditions specified in the licence to be issued.
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This two-year term will enable the Commission to assess at an early date the licensee's compliance with the Radio Regulations, 1986 (the regulations).
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Section 2.2(3) of the regulations requires that a minimum of 30% of all musical selections from content category 2 broadcast weekly be Canadian. Based on an analysis of three days of programming and the station's music lists for the week of 30 May to 7 June 1993, the Commission estimates that CHIQ-FM's overall Canadian content level was 28%. The Commission notes that subsequent to this analysis the licensee has taken steps to ensure future compliance.
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The Commission views with concern the licensee's failure to comply with the regulatory requirements set out above. It intends to monitor the licensee's performance during the new licence term, and directs the licensee to take all necessary measures to ensure that the regulations are adhered to at all times.
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The Commission reaffirms the particular importance it attaches to Canadian talent development and notes the licensee's annual commitment to contribute only $12,000. The Commission further notes that the licensee has not proposed any direct expenditures for the specific development of local and regional talent. The Commission considers that the licensee has the resources, talent and facilities to expand considerably upon its Canadian talent development initiatives. Accordingly, it requires the licensee to file a report, within three months of the date of this decision, specifying its plans to increase its commitment with regard to the support, development and on-air exposure of local and regional talent.
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In Public Notice CRTC 1992-59 dated 1 September 1992 and entitled "Implementation of an Employment Equity Policy", the Commission announced that the employment equity practices of broadcasters would be subject to examination by the Commission. It encourages the licensee to consider employment equity issues in its hiring practices and in all other aspects of its management of human resources.
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Allan J. Darling
Secretary General |
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