ARCHIVED - Decision CRTC 95-724
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Ottawa, 5 October 1995
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Decision CRTC 95-724
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Métromédia CMR Inc.
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Verdun, Quebec - 950183400
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Denial of authority to redirect certain Canadian talent development commitments and benefit commitments
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Following Public Notice CRTC 1995-30 dated 23 February 1995, the Commission denies the application by Métromédia CMR Inc. (Métromédia) for authority to re-direct certain Canadian talent development and benefit commitments proposed in the transfer of assets of radio stations CKVL and CKOI-FM Verdun approved in Decision CRTC 92-630 dated 25 August 1992.
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Among other changes, the licensee had proposed to redirect the $50,000 annual contribution to MusicAction towards initiatives for the development of young comic artists.
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After carefully reviewing the documents submitted by the licensee, the Commission has determined that the public interest will be best served if the licensee adheres to its original benefit commitments.
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The Commission has noted the concerns expressed in the opposing interventions submitted by MusicAction, l'Association québécoise de l'industrie du disque, du spectacle et de la vidéo (ADISQ), la Société Professionnelle des Auteurs et des Compositeurs du Québec (SPACQ) and the Canadian Independent Record Production Association (CIRPA). Particular concern was expressed with respect to the licensee's contributions to MusicAction.
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In this regard, the Commission notes that Métromédia has confirmed, in a letter sent to the Commission, that it has made its annual contribution to MusicAction for 1992-93.
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The Commission reiterates the expectation stated in Decision CRTC 92-630, that Métromédia must ensure that the expenditures totalling $4,575,000, as proposed in the benefits package, are made in accordance with the schedule outlined in the applications for acquisition of assets.
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In addition, the Commission reminds Métromédia that it is expected to submit a report to the Commission at the conclusion of the five-year benefit period on the implementation of the benefits proposed and the costs associated with each.
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Allan J. Darling
Secretary General |
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