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Ottawa, 25 August 1995
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Decision CRTC 95-613
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Burlington Broadcasting Inc.
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Burlington, Ontario - 941639700
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Licence renewal for CING-FM
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Following Public Notice CRTC 1995-50 dated 30 March 1995, the Commission renews the broadcasting licence for CING-FM Burlington from 1 September 1995 to 31 August 1998, 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 three-year term will enable the Commission to consider the renewal of this licence one year prior to that of other stations in the area in order to assess at an earlier date the licensee's compliance with the Radio Regulations, 1986 (the regulations) concerning Canadian content.
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Subsection 2.2(3) of the regulations requires that a minimum of 30% of all musical selections from category 2 broadcast weekly be Canadian. The Commission's analysis of programming broadcast by CING-FM during the week of 6 to 12 June 1993, revealed an estimated Canadian content level of 28.7%. The licensee attributed this shortfall to violations of its own music policy and assured the Commission that immediate steps had been taken to correct the problem.
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The Commission views with concern the licensee's non-compliance with this regulatory requirement. 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 commitment to make annual direct expenditures of $12,500 for this purpose. The Commission expects the licensee to increase its Canadian talent contributions to a level commensurate with that of other stations of similar size and profitability. Accordingly, the Commission requires the licensee to submit a report, within three months of the date of this decision, specifying its precise plans to increase 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. The Commission recognizes the licensee's involvement in various employment equity initiatives including its support of women and visible minorities in broadcasting. Nevertheless, the Commission considers that the licensee could increase its efforts in relation to persons with disabilities and Aboriginal Peoples.
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The Commission acknowledges the views expressed regarding the licensee's non-compliance in the two opposing interventions received and the licensee's replies thereto.
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Allan J. Darling
Secretary General |
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