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Ottawa, 6 February 1997
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Decision CRTC 97-48
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Radio Nord inc.
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Lachute, Quebec - 199608569
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Acquisition of assets and licence amendment for CJLA-FM
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Following a Public Hearing in Montréal beginning on 2 December 1996, the Commission approves the application for authority to acquire the assets of CJLA-FM Lachute from Radio Fusion inc., and for a broadcasting licence to continue the operation of this undertaking.
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Upon surrender of the current licence, the Commission will issue a licence to Radio Nord inc., expiring 31 August 1999, the current expiry date. The licence will be subject to the same conditions as those in effect under the current licence, as well as to any other condition specified in this decision and in the licence to be issued.
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In approving this application, the Commission has taken into consideration the fact that the proposed transaction is part of a corporate reorganization where Radio Fusion inc. has been dissolved and the assets distributed to Radio Nord inc. The Commission notes that the corporate reorganization occurred prior to obtaining Commission approval, and that the licensee was operating in non-compliance with the Broadcasting Act and the Radio Regulations, 1986. Consequently, the Commission reminds Radio Nord inc. that any transactions where regulated assets or effective control of an undertaking are being transferred require prior approval, and it expects the licensee to comply in the future.
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The Commission authorizes the licensee to broadcast a maximum of one hour per broadcast week of English-language programming consisting of newscasts, interviews with members of the community, special interest features concerning social and cultural activities of the community, as well as advertising up to a maximum of 5 minutes per day. In approving this application, the Commission has taken into consideration the fact that there is no English-language radio service operating in the Lachute market.
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It is a condition of licence that the licensee adhere to the guidelines on gender portrayal set out in the Canadian Association of Broadcasters' (CAB) "Sex-Role Portrayal Code for Television and Radio Programming", as amended from time to time and accepted by the Commission. The application of the foregoing condition of licence will be suspended as long as the licensee remains a member in good standing of the Canadian Broadcast Standards Council.
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In Public Notice CRTC 1992-59, the Commission announced implementation of its employment equity policy. It advised licensees that, at the time of licence renewal or upon considering applications for authority to transfer ownership or control, it would review with applicants their practices and plans to ensure equitable employment. In keeping with the Commission's policy, 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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The Commission acknowledges the opposing interventions submitted by Radio communautaire de Prescott-Russell inc. and L'Alliance des radios communautaires du Canada Inc. and it is satisfied with the licensee's reply thereto.
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This decision is to be appended to the licence.
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Allan J. Darling
Secretary General |
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