ARCHIVED - Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2002-231
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Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2002-231 |
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Ottawa, 12 August 2002 |
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Vidéotron ltée |
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Application 2001-1440-6 |
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Application for relief from section 17(1)(c) of the Broadcasting Distribution Regulations |
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The application |
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The Commission received an application from Vidéotron ltée (Vidéotron) to be relieved of the requirement, under section 17(1)(c) of the Broadcasting Distribution Regulations (the Distribution Regulations),to distribute CJOH-TV-8 (CTV) Cornwall, a rebroadcasting station of CJOH-TV Ottawa. |
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Interventions |
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The Commission received interventions from Patricia Bowman and Ken Lyons opposing the application. Both interveners stated that the applicant did not propose any service to replace the one that would be removed from its line-up. Mr. Lyons added that he appreciated receiving CJOH-TV-8 because it carries local and regional news and different movies than those offered by CFCF 12 (CTV) Montréal. |
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While no reply was filed, Vidéotron stated in its application that [translation]"because CFCF-TV and CJOH-TV are not only affiliates of the same network, but are also owned and operated by the same owner, the difference between the Ottawa and Montréal programming has diminished and will tend to diminish more and more." |
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The Commission's determination |
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Given that the difference in programming between CJOH-TV and CFCF-TV is essentially in local news, the Commission is satisfied that the deletion of the CJOH-TV-8 signal from Vidéotron's line-up will not significantly reduce programming diversity. |
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Accordingly, the Commission approves the application by Vidéotron and relieves the licensee, by condition of licence, of the requirement, under section 17(1)(c) of the Distribution Regulations,to distribute CJOH-TV-8. |
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Secretary General |
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This decision is to be appended to the licence. It is available in alternative format upon request, and may also be examined at the following Internet site: www.crtc.gc.ca |
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Date Modified: 2002-08-12
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