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Decision

Ottawa, 28 August 1995
Decision CRTC 95-626
Westcom Radio Group Ltd.
Toronto, Ontario - 941671000
Licence renewal for CHOG
Following Public Notice CRTC 1995-50 dated 30 March 1995, the Commission renews the broadcasting licence for the radio programming undertaking CHOG Toronto, from 1 September 1995 to 31 August 1999, subject to the conditions in effect under the current licence, as well as to those conditions specified in the licence to be issued.
The licence term granted herein, while less than the maximum of seven years permitted by the Broadcasting Act, will enable the Commission to consider the next licence renewal of this undertaking in accordance with the Commission's regional plan and to better distribute the workload within the Commission. This term is not reflective of any Commission concern regarding the licensee's performance.
The Commission notes that the licensee did not completely fulfill its commitments related to Canadian talent development expenditures during the current licence term due to ongoing financial difficulties. Despite these financial difficulties, the Commission notes the licensee's efforts to contribute, both directly and indirectly, to the development of Canadian talent.
The Commission reaffirms the particular importance it attaches to the development of Canadian talent and has noted the level of the licensee's commitment for this purpose for the new licence term in light of the station's financial situation.
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 Aboriginal Peoples.
The Commission acknowledges the interventions received in support of this application as well as the comments set out in another intervention to this application and it is satisfied with the licensee's reply thereto.
Allan J. Darling
Secretary General

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