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Broadcasting Public Notice CRTC 2005-13
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Ottawa, 11 February 2005
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Ownership applications granted approval
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In this notice, the Commission publishes a list of transfers of ownership and changes to the effective control of broadcasting undertakings that it has authorized during the period 1 November 2004 to 31 December 2004 pursuant to its streamlined procedure, and the details regarding these transactions.
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The Commission has a streamlined procedure for its consideration of applications involving transfers of ownership and changes in the effective control of broadcasting undertakings. Under this procedure, and on a case-by-case basis, the Commission may approve such an ownership application without first having issued a public notice provided that:
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a) its examination of the application reveals the presence of no significant policy concern; and
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b) the Commission is convinced that approval would be consistent with its approvals of previous applications.
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Where these two conditions are met, the Commission is generally satisfied that a process initiated by a public notice is not required in the public interest, and would unnecessarily delay implementation of the transaction contemplated by the applicant.
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In the appendix to this public notice, the Commission publishes a list of transfers of ownership and changes to the effective control of broadcasting undertakings that it has authorized during the period 1 November 2004 to 31 December 2004 pursuant to its streamlined procedure, and the details regarding these transactions.
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Secretary General
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This document is available in alternative format upon request, and may also be examined at the following Internet site: http://www.crtc.gc.ca
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Appendix to Broadcasting Public Notice CRTC 2005-13
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Ownership applications authorized by the Commission
during the period 1 November 2004 to 31 December 2004
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Licensee
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Application number and date of approval
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Description of the transaction
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The Independent Film Channel Canada Incorporated (IFCCI)
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2004-1042-3
2 November 2004
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Corporate reorganization through the transfer of IFCCI shares from Alliance Atlantis Broadcasting Inc. to Showcase Television Inc. The ultimate control remains with Alliance Atlantis Communications Inc., the parent company of both Alliance Atlantis Broadcasting Inc. and Showcase Television Inc.
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Câble-Axion Digitel inc. (Câble Axion)
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2004-0900-7
22 November 2004
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Transfer of the voting shares of TELUS Corporation in Câble Axion (47.67%) to Novacap Investments Inc.
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CTV Television Inc. (CTV Television)
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2004-1266-9
1 December 2004
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Corporate reorganization through the transfer of The Comedy Network Inc. (Comedy) shares from CTV Inc. to CTV Television. This transaction will be followed by the wind-up of Comedy, which will be dealt with separately.
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Trust arrangements - Astral
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2004-1466-5
7 December 2004
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Extension of the authorities related to the trust arrangements for the shares of Entreprises Radio Etchemin inc. and certain AM stations of Astral Media inc.
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Câble-Axion Digitel inc. (Câble Axion)
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2004-0899-9
8 December 2004 |
Corporate reorganization resulting in a reduction to 45.48% of the voting interest of Novacap Investments Inc. in Câble Axion. The remaining voting rights will be held by Capital régional & coopératif Desjardins (23.51%), RoyNat Capital Inc. (19.59%) and others (11.42%). |