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Route reference: 2013-19

Additional references: 2013-19-1, 2013-19-2, 2013-19-3 and 2013-19-4

Ottawa, 30 August 2013

Various licensees
Various locations

The application numbers are set out below.
Public hearing in the National Capital Region
23 April 2013

Various independent specialty Category B services – Licence renewals

The Commission renews the broadcasting licences for the independent specialty Category B services listed in this decision.

The services addressed in this decision are operated by licensees that are not part of large ownership groups. The length of the licence term is based on each licensee’s compliance with its regulatory requirements during the past licence term.

This decision also addresses licensees’ requests for licence amendments.

The terms and conditions of licence for each service are set out in the appendices to this decision.

In particular, the Commission:

denies the requests for amendments to or relief from the standard accessibility requirements for All TV, Grace TV, Salt and Light, and The Beautiful Little Channel;
approves the requested amendment regarding the standard accessibility requirements for HPItv;
approves the requested amendment to HPItv’s nature of service definition;
approves the requests regarding the broadcast of advertising for Festival Portuguese Television; and
approves in part requests to remove limits on certain program categories for Fight Network and denies a request also relating to program categories for Pet Network.

Introduction

1. The Commission received applications to renew the broadcasting licences for the following independent specialty Category B services,^{Footnote 1} which expire 31 august 2013:^{Footnote 2}

Licensee	Application	Service
Salt and Light Catholic Media Foundation (Salt and Light Foundation)	2012-1033-5	Salt and Light
All TV Inc.	2012-1052-5	All TV
Woodbine Entertainment Group (Woodbine)	2012-1071-5	HPItv
Fight Media Inc. (Fight Media)	2012-1092-1	Fight Network
The GameTV Corporation	2012-1088-0	GameTV
World Fishing Network ULC	2012-1091-3	World Fishing Network
Telelatino Network Inc. (Telelatino)	2012-1111-9	EuroWorld Sport
	2012-1116-9	TLN en Español
	2012-1119-3	Mediaset Italia
Stornoway Communications General Partnership Inc. (the general partner) and 1403318 Ontario Limited (the limited partner), carrying on business as Stornoway Communications Limited Partnership (Stornoway)	2012-1166-4	BPM TV
	2012-1167-2	Pet Network
ZoomerMedia Limited (ZoomerMedia)	2012-1192-9	The Beautiful Little Channel
World Impact Ministries	2012-1236-5	Grace TV
Fifth Dimension Properties Inc. (Fifth Dimension)	2012-1259-7	Penthouse TV
4510810 Canada Inc. (4510810) ^{Footnote 3}	2012-1032-7	HARDtv
TEN Broadcasting Inc. (TEN Broadcasting)	2012-1266-2	Red Hot TV
Wild TV Inc.	2012-0969-3	Wild TV
The Armed Forces Network Inc.	2012-0970-1	The Armed Forces Network
The Auto Channel Inc.	2012-0972-6	The Auto Channel
The Cult Movie Channel Inc.	2012-0973-4	The Cult Movie Channel
GOL TV (Canada) Ltd.	2012-1143-2	Gol TV
Toronto Maple Leafs Network Ltd.	2012-1152-3	Leafs TV
Toronto Raptors Network Ltd.	2012-1154-9	NBA TV Canada
The NHL Network Inc.	2012-1159-9	The NHL Network
1395047 Ontario Inc.	2012-1168-0	Festival Portuguese Television
Ethnic Channels Group Limited	2012-1073-1	Big Magic International Canada
	2012-1074-9	FTV-Filipino TV
	2012-1076-5	ProSieBenSat.1.Welt
	2012-1077-3	RTVi (formerly Russian TV One)
	2012-1087-2	The Israeli Network
S.S.TV Inc.	2012-1000-8	S.S.TV

2. The Commission received numerous interventions and comments in this proceeding, almost all of which related to mandatory distribution of services under section 9(1)(h) of the Broadcasting Act (the Act). The Commission addressed mandatory distribution in Broadcasting Regulatory Policy 2013-372. The public record for this proceeding can be found on the Commission’s website at www.crtc.gc.ca under “Public Proceedings.”

3. The Commission notes that these specialty Category B services are owned by independent broadcasters that are not part of a large ownership group.^{Footnote 4} These licensees play an important role in the provision of diverse Canadian programming that serves the needs and interests of communities across the country. In rendering its determinations, the Commission’s intent is to ensure these independent services continue to contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the Act, including the following:

each programming undertaking shall make maximum use, and in no case less than predominant use, of Canadian creative and other resources in the creation and presentation of programming, unless the nature of the service provided by the undertakings, such as specialized content or format or the use of languages other than French and English, renders that use impracticable, in which case the undertaking shall make the greatest practicable use of those resources (section 3(1)(f));
the Canadian broadcasting system should encourage the development of Canadian expression by providing a wide range of programming that reflects Canadian attitudes, opinions, ideas, values and artistic creativity, by displaying Canadian talent in entertainment programming and by offering information and analysis concerning Canada and other countries from a Canadian point of view (section 3(1)(d)(ii)); and
the programming provided by the Canadian broadcasting system should be varied and comprehensive, providing a balance of information, enlightenment and entertainment for men, women and children of all ages, interests and tastes (section 3(1)(i)(i)).

4. The Commission’s determinations also implement a number of recent policy changes, such as those set out in Broadcasting Regulatory Policy 2010-786-1. The Commission’s intent is to ensure that licensing and regulation, particularly in relation to smaller independent services, is as flexible, responsive and targeted as possible to allow television services to adapt to the changing communications environment. Moreover, the renewal of these independent services will ensure that Canadians have access to diverse programming from a wide range of programming television undertakings and that the programming offered by these licensees will meet the needs and interests of Canadians.

5. The Commission also notes that many Category B services are now subject to the exemption order respecting certain programming undertakings that would otherwise be eligible to be operated as Category B services (the exemption order), set out in Broadcasting Order 2012-689. It also notes that in Broadcasting Decision 2013-462, also published today, at the request of the licensees, the Commission revokes the licences of the following services, whose applications were published in Broadcasting Notices of Consultation 2013-19 or 2013-195, pursuant to its authority under the Act:

Ethnic Channels Group Limited – Abu Dhabi TV, Jaam-e-Jam and SBTN;
South Asian Television Canada Limited – ATN Punjabi Channel, ATN Urdu Channel, ATN Tamil Channel and ATN Gujarati;
TEN Broadcasting – Hustler TV;
1494679 Ontario Inc. – ERT SAT;
L S Movie Channel Ltd. – L S Times TV;
HTB Canada Inc. – HTB Canada;
TamilOne Inc. – TamilOne; and
Canadian Teen Television Network Inc. – Canadian Teen Television Network.

6. Given the lighter regulatory requirements and the administrative efficiencies that come with operating under the exemption order, the Commission continues to encourage other licensees of Category B services that qualify under the exemption order to also file applications to revoke their licences.

Commission’s analysis and decisions

7. After examining the applications in light of applicable regulations and policies, the Commission considers that the issues it must address relate to the following:

reductions to or relief from the standard accessibility requirements;
amendments to Canadian programming exhibition requirements;
amendment to the nature of service definition;
the broadcast of advertising;
the removal or reduction of limits on certain program categories;
expectations relating to closed captioning for certain services;
other matters relating to conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for the various services; and
non-compliance and length of the licence terms.

Reductions to or relief from the standard accessibility requirements

Licensees’ proposals

8. In Broadcasting Regulatory Policy 2010-786-1, the Commission established standard conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for pay and specialty Category B services. As part of their licence renewal application, each licensee was asked to confirm that it would adhere to the standard requirements or provide a clear rationale should it wish to be exempted from any of the standard requirements.

9. Salt and Light Foundation requested a decrease in the level of programming that must be accompanied by closed captioning from 100% to 80% and an exception to the audio description requirement for its service Salt and Light. The licensee submitted that it receives two live feeds from Rome and Paris and some programs from Austria and Germany, which are not necessarily in the English or French languages, and that all of these programs are produced by European stations that are not required to add closed captioning or audio description.

10. ZoomerMedia requested to be exempted from the closed captioning and audio description obligations for its service The Beautiful Little Channel. The licensee argued that it offers virtually no content requiring captioning or audio description since nearly all of its programs consist of instrumental music videos. It also cited cost as a rationale for its requested exception.

11. All TV Inc. requested relief from the standard conditions of licence relating to closed captioning for ads, promos and sponsorship messages for its service ALL TV, citing cost as its rationale.

12. World Impact Ministries requested relief from the expectation to provide video description for its service Grace TV, arguing that it provides almost entirely religious programming consisting of “talking heads” or priests/ministers giving public addresses. As such, it does not broadcast 50% or more of programming drawn from category 7 Drama and Comedy or 2(b) Long-form documentary as set out in the standard requirement regarding described video.

13. Finally, Woodbine requested to be exempted from the standard closed captioning requirements whereby it must close caption all English- and French-language programs broadcast on its service HPItv. The licensee argued that since its programming consists of horse racing and is often viewed without sound in public settings such as restaurants and bars, its screen display was designed to maximize on-screen elements that allow visual-only viewers to follow live horse races as closely as possible. Woodbine also submitted that when presented together, the on-screen elements are the most efficient use of screen space for conveying the progress of a horse race. It added that captioning would obscure the primary on-screen graphic elements, which is contrary to the closed captioning quality standards, as approved by the Commission. The licensee further submitted that captioning costs would make up one half of the service’s gross revenues, something it could not sustain, and that if the Commission were to deny its request for relief, it would no longer have the means to operate HPItv.

Commission’s analysis and decisions

14. With respect to Salt and Light Foundation’s request for relief, the Commission notes that the standard condition of licence for closed captioning only applies to English- and French-language programming, which should help address any of the licensee’s concerns about captioning programming in another language.

15. With respect to audio description, the Commission notes that the standard condition of licence for audio description only applies to Canadian information programs, such as news programs. The Commission finds that Salt and Light Foundation did not provide sufficient evidence to support an exception from these standard conditions of licence and therefore denies its requests.

16. In regard to ZoomerMedia, the Commission notes that instrumental music videos without a verbal audio component require little or no captioning and would not be onerous for the service. Accordingly, the Commission denies the request.

17. With respect to All TV Inc.’s request, the Commission notes that all broadcasters, large and small, will be required to provide closed captioning for ads, promos and sponsorship messages by the fourth year of their licence terms. This captioning requirement will therefore become an industry norm, and advertisers will become accustomed to including captioning with their advertisements. The Commission is of the view that broadcasters can and should be including a captioning clause in their agreements with advertisers as the licensee is ultimately responsible for all the content that it airs. The Commission finds that All TV Inc. provided sufficient evidence to support an exception from the standard condition of licence and therefore denies its request.

18. As regards World Impact Ministries’ request for relief from the expectation to provide video description, the Commission notes that the licensee is expected to provide described video whenever possible. Since the licensee draws a negligible amount of programming from categories 7 and 2(b), its expectation to provide described video will be minimal. Therefore, the Commission finds that this expectation does not impose a financial burden on the licensee and denies its request for relief.

19. Finally, although Woodbine provided evidence with respect to the technical challenges associated with the captioning of its programming, the Commission is of the view that the technical issues alone would not be sufficient to justify granting an exception from the standard requirements. However, in light of Woodbine’s unique programming, the Commission is of the view that the licensee’s request has merit. The Commission notes that HPItv’s case is exceptional in that the manner in which the programming is presented would sufficiently communicate the necessary information regardless of whether the viewer is able to access the audio elements. Accordingly, the Commission approves Woodbine’s request to be exempted from the standard closed captioning requirements.

Amendments to Canadian programming exhibition requirements

20. While it requested to be exempted from the standard closed captioning requirement, Woodbine committed to an increase in the Canadian programming exhibition requirements for its service HPItv from 35% to 45% of the broadcast year and during the evening broadcast period in the third year of operation and in each broadcast year thereafter, should the Commission approve its request for relief from the standard closed captioning requirements. In light of the Commission’s approval of that request as set out above, it accepts Woodbine’s commitment to increase its Canadian programming exhibition requirements. The amended condition of licence is set out in Appendix 3.

21. World Impact Ministries requested a reduction in the Canadian programming exhibition requirements for its service Grace TV from 35% to 15% of the broadcast year and the evening broadcast period. The licensee stated that since the service has been carrying a deficit since its launch, it has struggled to market it to the Canadian public.

22. The Commission notes that if it were to allow Grace TV to be subject to a minimum Canadian programming exhibition requirement of 15%, the service would return to the Canadian content level required in its first year of operation. The Commission established standard requirements on Canadian programming exhibition (15% in year one of operation, 25% in year two, and 35% in year three and the subsequent years) for all Category B services when it first licensed Category 2 (now Category B) services in 2000 in Public Notice 2000-171. These levels are much less onerous than those imposed on Category A services.

23. While the service has been operating at a loss since 2008, the Commission notes the financial difficulties that Grace TV is facing seem to result from high levels of expenditures on items other than programming. As a result, it is unlikely that the proposed reduction in Grace TV’s Canadian programming exhibition requirement would rectify its financial challenges. Moreover, the Commission is of the view that financial distress alone is not sufficient grounds for a reduction in Canadian programming exhibition requirements, particularly in the case of Category B services, which already have relatively modest requirements. The Commission finds that the licensee has not provided sufficient rationale to justify relief and therefore denies its request.

Amendment to the nature of service definition

24. World Fishing Network ULC requested amendments to the current nature of service definition^{Footnote 5} for its service World Fishing Network to include programming directed to hunting enthusiasts and those who enjoy the tradition of Canadian sportsman and sportswoman lifestyles. It proposed that its nature of service definition be amended to read as follows:

The licensee shall provide a national English-language Category B specialty programming undertaking devoted to all aspects of fishing, hunting and the tradition of Canadian sportsman and sportswoman lifestyles. Programming will be directed at fishing and hunting enthusiasts and will include equipment and techniques, instructional shows, food preparation, conservation management and the best fishing and hunting destinations.

25. The licensee argued that this proposed nature of service definition is consistent with those of other specialty Category B services dedicated to fishing and approved by the Commission. It also stated that this amendment would provide the service with competitive parity with these other fishing and hunting services.

26. The Commission notes that it has not received any opposing interventions regarding this application nor would this change make World Fishing Network competitive with existing specialty Category A services as it has already approved two other Category B services with similar nature of service definitions.^{Footnote 6} Accordingly, the Commission approves the licensee’s proposed amendment to World Fishing Network’s nature of service definition. This amendment is set out in Appendix 6.

Broadcast of advertising

27. 1395047 Ontario Inc. requested that Festival Portuguese Television be permitted to increase the amount of local/regional advertising it offers from 6 to 9 minutes per clock hour. The licensee argued that it is the only licensed Canadian service that broadcasts entirely in Portuguese and that businesses targeting the Portuguese community have limited advertising options. It added that it has been unable to sell its national advertising and that approval of its request would have minimal impact on other Canadian broadcasters.

28. The Commission notes that the licensee projected that its requested amendment would generate only limited additional revenues during the next licence term. It also notes that few television services are devoted primarily to the Portuguese population and that only a few radio stations dedicate a significant portion of their programming to that community, two of which operate in Toronto, namely CIRV-FM and CHIN-FM. The Commission notes that CIRV-FM is also owned by 1395047 Ontario Inc. Although an approval may put additional competitive pressure on CHIN-FM, the Commission considers that the impact would not be undue and notes that CHIN-FM did not submit an intervention regarding this proposed amendment.

29. Given the small projected additional revenues, the limited programming available to this segment of the market and the lack of opposition from other licensees, the Commission approves the licensee’s request. A condition of licence to that effect is set out in Appendix 25.

Removal or reduction of limits on certain program categories

30. In Broadcasting Public Notice 2008-100, the Commission determined that it would permit all Category A services to draw programming from all program categories, thereby providing these services with greater flexibility with regard to their nature of service condition of licence. However, the Commission established a standard limitation of 10% of the broadcast month for the following categories:

2(b) Long-form documentary;
6(a) Professional sports;
7 Drama and comedy;
7(d) Theatrical feature films aired on television;
7(e) Animated television programs or films; and
8(b) and (c) combined - Music video clips and Music video programs.

31. The simplified and streamlined rules that govern both nature of service definition and program categories ensure that this change does not permit services to morph into other established programming genres and thus become directly competitive with other Category A services. The Commission also indicated in Broadcasting Public Notice 2008-100 that it would generally apply the same limitations in assessing applications for new services or applications for amendments to nature of service definition conditions of licence by Category B services.

The proposals

32. Stornoway proposed to increase the maximum amount of programming that may be drawn from category 7 in each broadcast week from 20% to 25% for its service Pet Network. It argued that this change is modest in scope and would allow its service to deliver a more varied program lineup, as well as an expanded weekend offering of pet-focused feature films. The licensee added that the increased flexibility in respect of category 7 programming would strengthen the service’s overall appeal.

33. Fight Media proposed to increase the maximum amount of programming that can be drawn from categories 2(a) Analysis and interpretation, 2(b) Long-form documentary and 7 Drama and comedy in each broadcast week from 20% to 30% for its service Fight Network. It argued that this modest increase would provide more opportunity to create in-house productions and commission or acquire Canadian programming from independent producers in the fight genre.

34. Fight Media also requested the removal of the five-hour limit on the broadcast of original programming drawn from categories 6(a) Professional sports and 6(b) Amateur sports during the broadcast week. The licensee explained that this limit was meant to constrain the number of hours of original in-house sports programming produced by the licensee but that the wording of the condition of licence had the unintended consequence of imposing a greater constrain on the broadcast of original programming produced by third-parties.

Commission’s analysis and decisions

35. The Commission notes that Pet Network and Fight Network are already authorized to broadcast more than the standard 10% limitation on categories 7 and 2(b) in each broadcast month and that these licensees did not provide sufficient rationale to support their requests for an exception. The Commission therefore denies the requests by Stornoway and Fight Media for an increase in the amount of programming that can be drawn from category 7 for Pet Network and categories 2(a), 2(b) and 7 for Fight Network.

36. With respect to Fight Media’s request to eliminate the limit on original programming, the Commission agrees that this condition of licence is unnecessary and has resulted in unintended consequences for Fight Network. Therefore, the Commission approves the licensee’s request to eliminate the limit on programming drawn from categories 6(a) and 6(b) for its service Fight Network.

Expectations relating to closed captioning

37. In Public Notice 2000-171, the Commission set out the expectation that all English-language Category 1 (Category A) and Category 2 (Category B) services should close caption 90% of their programming by the end of the licence term. Since that time, the Commission has established new requirements relating to closed captioning, which have become part of the standard conditions of licence imposed on all television services.^{Footnote 7}

38. The Commission notes that TEN Broadcasting, 4510810, Stornoway, The GameTV Corporation, World Impact Ministries, Woodbine, Salt and Light Foundation, Fight Media, GOL TV (Canada) Ltd. and Wild TV Inc. did not meet their expectations with respect to closed captioning for the 2011-2012 broadcast year for Red Hot TV, HARDtv, BPM TV, Pet Network, Game TV, Grace TV, HPItv, Salt and Light, Fight Network, Gol TV and Wild TV respectively. The commission is disappointed that the licensees did not meet that expectation and notes that these licensees will be required to abide by the standard requirements, including those relating to closed captioning, for the next licence term. If issues relating to closed captioning persist, the Commission may at that time consider what additional regulatory actions it will take to ensure that the programming is accessible to Canadians who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Other matters

39. In addition to the issues addressed above, the Commission has addressed a number of other minor matters in regard to the services operated under the licenses renewed in this decision. First, the Commission requires all the licensees subject to this decision to adhere to the standard condition of licence applicable to pay and specialty Category B services for their various services. Second, the Commission has authorized the addition of program categories and increases to the limits on programming drawn from those program categories for the services Fight Network, Game TV, World Fishing Network, Big Magic International Canada, FTV- Filipino TV, ProSieBenSat.1.Welt, RTVi and The Israeli Network, consistent with determinations set out in Broadcasting Public Notice 2008-100. Conditions of licence, expectations, encouragements and definitions to that effect are set out in the various appendices to this decision.

40. The Commission also notes that it has approved the following requests:

ZoomerMedia’s request that The Beautiful Little Channel continue to be subject to its condition of licence regarding the distribution of Canadian music videos, rather than abide by the standard requirements for music video services set out in Broadcasting Regulatory Policy 2010-786-1;
All TV Inc., Ethnic Channels Group Limited, S.S.TV Inc. and Telelatino’s requests that their services All TV, Big Magic International Canada, FTV-Filipino TV, ProSieBenSat.1.Welt, RTVi, The Israeli Network, S.S.TV, TLN en Español and Mediaset Italia be subject to the standard condition of licence authorizing the broadcast of no more than 6 minutes of local or regional advertising material out of the 12 minutes per clock hour authorized for ethnic third-language specialty Category B services;
Fifth Dimension and TEN Broadcasting’s request for authority to make Penthouse TV and Red Hot TV available in 3D format when available;
Fight Media’s request that the broadcast day for its service Fight Network be defined as a 24-hour period beginning at 6 a.m. each day; and
The GameTV Corporation’s request that the broadcast day for its service GameTV be defined as the period of up to 18 consecutive hours, beginning each day not earlier than six o’clock in the morning and ending no later than one o’clock in the morning of the following day, as selected by the licensee, or any other period approved by the Commission.

41. In addition, a number of licensees have confirmed that they wish to operate their Category B services under the terms and conditions in effect under the current licence, as amended to reflect the standard conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for Category B services as set out above. The services in question are Salt and Light, All TV, HPItv, EuroWorld Sport, TLN en Español, Mediaset Italia, BPM TV, HARDtv, Wild TV, The Armed Forces Network, The Auto Channel, The Cult Movie Channel, Gol TV, Leafs TV, NBA TV Canada, the NHL Network, Festival Portuguese Television and S.S.TV.

Non-compliance and the length of the licence term

42. In determining the appropriate licence term, the Commission has assessed the licensees’ compliance with their regulatory requirements over the course of the past licence term. The Commission has relied principally on the logs and records submitted by licensees to evaluate compliance with their conditions of licence and requirements. The Commission has also taken into consideration:

any explanations provided by licensees concerning errors or discrepancies in their logs;
frequency of the non-compliance;
the number of instances of non-compliance;
whether measures were taken to address the non-compliance; and
the nature of the non-compliance.

43. The Commission has examined all instances of non-compliance on a case-to-case basis.

All TV

44. The Commission noted that All TV Inc. was in apparent non-compliance with the condition of licence pertaining to authorized program categories for its service All TV for the 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 broadcast years. The licensee submitted that the apparent non-compliance resulted from errors in categorizing its programming in its television logs. It argued that the errors were clerical in nature and that, as a small broadcaster, it does not have sophisticated monitoring systems in place for its television logs.

45. In light of the above, the Commission finds All TV Inc. in non-compliance with its condition of licence regarding program categories for the 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 broadcast years for All TV. Based on the evidence provided by the licensee, the Commission agrees that the non-compliance appears to be the result of clerical errors on the part of the licensee. Accordingly, the Commission renews the licence for a seven-year term. However, the Commission encourages the licensee to work closely with Commission staff to improve its logging practices.

Penthouse TV

46. The Commission noted that Fifth Dimension was in apparent non-compliance with section 7(1)(c) of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990 (log information) and its condition of licence setting out the categories from which it can draw its programming for the 2008-2009 to 2011-2012 broadcast years for Penthouse TV. The licensee was advised through monitoring correspondence and provided no comment.

47. Consequently, the Commission finds Fifth Dimension in non-compliance with section 7(1)(c) of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990 and its condition of licence regarding program categories for the 2008-2009 to 2011-2012 broadcast years for Penthouse TV. The Commission finds that the non-compliance is severe and systematic and that the appropriate regulatory measure is a short-term licence renewal. Accordingly, the Commission renews the licence for a five-year term.

HARDtv

48. 4510810 appears to have failed to meet the conditions of licence for HARDtv setting out the categories from which it can draw programming and regarding the exhibition of Canadian programming for the 2008-2009 to 2011-2012 broadcast years. 4510810 argued that the lack of Canadian programming was due to difficulties in obtaining Canadian programming in the LGBT genre and that operational losses prevented it from producing or acquiring first-run Canadian programming. It also explained that Country codes were omitted and that programming was logged in the wrong categories. 4510810 noted that logging services were performed by another party on a contract.

49. In light of the above, the Commission finds 4510810 in non-compliance with its conditions of licence regarding program categories and the exhibition of Canadian programming for the 2008-2009 to 2011-2012 broadcast years for HARDtv. The Commission considers that the non-compliance regarding the exhibition of Canadian programming is severe and systematic and that the appropriate regulatory measure is a short-term licence renewal. While the non-compliance occurred under previous ownership, the licensee remains responsible for the compliance of its service. As such, the Commission renews the licence for a four-year term.

Red Hot TV

50. The Commission noted that TEN Broadcasting may have failed to comply with the condition of licence relating to the exhibition of Canadian programming for its service Red Hot TV for the 2008-2009 and 2009-2010 broadcast years. The licensee was provided with the results of the Commission’s monitoring and was given the opportunity to comment on the record of these proceedings. It failed to do so.

51. In light of the above, the Commission finds TEN Broadcasting in non-compliance with its condition of licence regarding the exhibition of Canadian programming for the 2008-2009 to 2009-2010 broadcast years for Red Hot TV. The Commission considers that the non-compliance is severe and that the appropriate regulatory measure is a short-term licence renewal. Despite coming into compliance during the 2011-2012 broadcast year, the Commission notes that the licensee nevertheless failed to abide by a fundamental regulatory requirement. Accordingly, the Commission renews the licence for a five-year term.

Wild TV

52. The Commission noted that Wild TV Inc. may have failed to comply with the conditions of licence setting out the categories from which it can draw its programming and regarding the exhibition of Canadian programming for its service Wild TV for the 2008-2009 to 2011-2012 broadcast years. When informed of its apparent non-compliance pursuant to the Commission’s monitoring, Wild TV Inc. did not provide any comment.

53. In light of the above, the Commission finds Wild TV Inc. exhibition of non-compliance with its conditions of licence regarding program categories and the Canadian programming for the 2008-2009 to 2011-2012 broadcast years for Wild TV. The Commission considers that the non-compliance is severe and systematic and that the appropriate regulatory measure is a short-term licence renewal. There is no evidence that the licensee made efforts to come into compliance. Accordingly, the Commission renews the licence for a four-year term.

S.S. TV

54. The Commission noted that S.S. TV Inc. may have failed to comply with the condition of licence regarding the exhibition of Canadian programming for its service S.S. TV for the 2008-2009 to 2011-2012 broadcast years. The licensee indicated that the non-compliance was the result of a clerical error. It resubmitted its television logs for the 2008-2009 to 2011-2012 broadcast years. However, after re-examining the logs, the Commission found that the licensee remained in non-compliance.

55. In light of the above, the Commission finds S.S. TV Inc. in non-compliance with its condition of licence regarding Canadian exhibition for the 2008-2009 to 2011-2012 broadcast years for S.S. TV. The Commission considers that the non-compliance regarding the exhibition of Canadian programming is severe in light of the relatively low requirement imposed on the licensee. The non-compliance is also systematic in that resolving the presumed clerical error did little to address the overall issue. Accordingly, the Commission finds that the appropriate regulatory measure is a short-term licence renewal and renews the licence for a four-year term.

56. Given that there were no instances of non-compliance in regard to the other services, the Commission finds it appropriate to renew the broadcasting licences for these services for a full seven year term.

Conclusion

57. In light of all of the above, the Commission renews the broadcasting licences for the following independent specialty Category B services, subject to the conditions of licence set out in the appropriate appendices to this decision, until the expiry dates set out below:

Service	Expiry date	Appendix
Salt and Light	31 August 2020	1
All TV	31 August 2020	2
HPItv	31 August 2020	3
Fight Network	31 August 2020	4
GameTV	31 August 2020	5
World Fishing Network	31 August 2020	6
EuroWorld Sport	31 August 2020	7
TLN en Español	31 August 2020	8
Mediaset Italia	31 August 2020	9
BPM TV	31 August 2020	10
Pet Network	31 August 2020	11
The Beautiful Little Channel	31 August 2020	12
Grace TV	31 August 2020	13
Penthouse TV	31 August 2018	14
HARDtv	31 August 2017	15
Red Hot TV	31 August 2018	16
Wild TV	31 August 2017	17
The Armed Forces Network	31 August 2020	18
The Auto Channel	31 August 2020	19
The Cult Movie Channel	31 August 2020	20
Gol TV	31 August 2020	21
Leafs TV	31 August 2020	22
NBA TV Canada	31 August 2020	23
The NHL Network	31 August 2020	24
Festival Portuguese Television	31 August 2020	25
Big Magic International Canada	31 August 2020	26
FTV-Filipino TV	31 August 2020	27
ProSieBenSat.1.Welt	31 August 2020	28
RTVi	31 August 2020	29
The Israeli Network	31 August 2020	30
S.S.TV	31 August 2017	31

58. The Commission emphasizes the importance it places on a licensee’s fulfillment of its regulatory requirements. The short-term renewals granted in this decision will allow for an earlier review of the affected licensees’ compliance with their conditions of licence and other regulatory requirements.

59. The Commission reminds the licensees that they must fulfill any outstanding tangible benefits as set out in prior Commission decisions.

Program logs

60. Section 7(2) of the Speciality Services Regulations, 1990 states that, except as otherwise provided under a condition of its licence, a licensee shall furnish to the Commission, within 30 days after the end of each month, the program log or machine-readable record of its programming for the month.

61. The Commission reminds licensees that according to these regulations, the logs for the services that form part of the present decision shall at all times be kept in an acceptable form, which means that they must be accurate, exact and precise.

62. The Commission will provide an annual assessment of the licensee’s compliance with its regulatory requirements. This evaluation will be sent to the licensee before the end of the broadcast year following the year being evaluated. This will allow the licensee to verify that it is in compliance with its requirements for the year being evaluated.

63. It is important that licensees ensure that their program logs are in compliance throughout the year because the Commission will not re-evaluate the licensee’s compliance for the year in question.

Secretary General

Appendix 1 to Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2013-466

Terms, conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for the specialty Category B service Salt and Light

Terms

The licence will expire 31 August 2020.

Conditions of licence

1. The licensee shall adhere to the conditions set out in Appendix 1 to Standard conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for Category B pay and specialty services – Corrected Appendices 1 and 2, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2010-786-1, 18 July 2011, as amended from time to time.

2. In regard to the nature of service:

(a) The licensee shall provide a national, English-language specialty Category B service devoted to religious programming from the single point-of-view of the Roman Catholic faith. The service will also target audiences that speak Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Polish, Filipino, Cantonese and French. In addition to religious programming, the service will offer a limited amount of programming dealing with social and humanitarian issues.

(b) The programming shall be drawn exclusively from the following program categories set out in Item 6 of Schedule I to the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990, as amended from time to time:

2 (a) Analysis and interpretation
    (b) Long-form documentary
4 Religion
5 (b) Informal education/Recreation and leisure
7 (a) Ongoing dramatic series
    (b) Ongoing comedy series (sitcoms)
    (c) Specials, mini-series or made-for-TV feature films
    (d) Theatrical feature films aired on TV
    (e) Animated television programs and films
    (g) Other drama
8 (a) Music and dance other than music video programs or clips
    (b) Music video clips
11 (a) General entertainment and human interest
    (b) Reality television
12 Interstitials
13 Public service announcements
14 Infomercials, promotional and corporate videos

(c) The licensee shall devote not less than 80% of all programming broadcast each broadcast week to religious programming.

(d) The licensee shall devote not more than 15% of the programming broadcast each broadcast week to programming drawn from category 7(d).

3. The licensee is authorized for distribution only at the specific request of the subscriber. Distributors are not permitted to package Salt and Light Television in such a way that subscribers are obligated to purchase it in order to purchase any other programming service. As set out in Regulatory frameworks for broadcasting distribution undertakings and discretionary programming services - Regulatory policy, Broadcasting Public Notice CRTC 2008-100, 30 October 2008, Salt and Light Television may be offered on a stand-alone digital discretionary basis. It may also be offered in a package with other Canadian single or limited point-of-view religious services or with non-Canadian religious satellite services. Distributors are not permitted to offer services such as Salt and Light Television in packages with any other type of Canadian or non-Canadian programming service.

4. The service renewed hereby is designated as a Category B service.

For the purposes of these conditions of licence:

“broadcast day” refers to the 24-hour period beginning each day at 6 a.m. or any other period approved by the Commission.

“broadcast week” shall have the same meaning as that set out in the Radio Regulations, 1986.

Expectations

The standard expectations applicable to this licensee are set out in Appendix 1 to Standard conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for Category B pay and specialty services – Corrected Appendices 1 and 2, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2010-786-1, 18 July 2011, as amended from time to time.

Encouragements

The standard encouragements applicable to this licensee are set out in Appendix 1 to Standard conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for Category B pay and specialty services – Corrected Appendices 1 and 2, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2010-786-1, 18 July 2011, as amended from time to time.

Appendix 2 to Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2013-466

Terms, conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for the third-language, general interest, ethnic specialty Category B service All TV

Terms

The licence will expire 31 August 2020.

Conditions of licence

Except as otherwise provided in subparagraphs b) and c), the licensee shall not broadcast more than twelve (12) minutes of advertising material during each clock hour, no more than six (6) minutes of which may consist of local advertising.

2. In regard to the nature of service:

(a) The licensee shall provide a national third-language, general interest, ethnic, specialty Category B service targeting the Korean/Korean-speaking community.

(b) The programming shall be drawn exclusively from the following program categories set out in Item 6 of Schedule I to the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990, as amended from time to time:

1  News
2  (a) Analysis and interpretation
    (b) Long-form documentary
4 Religion
5  (b) Informal education/Recreation and leisure
6  (a) Professional sports
    (b) Amateur sports
7 Drama and comedy
    (a) Ongoing dramatic series
    (b) Ongoing comedy series (sitcoms)
    (c) Specials, mini-series or made-for-TV feature films
    (d) Theatrical feature films aired on TV
    (e) Animated television programs and films
    (f) Programs of comedy sketches, improvisation, unscripted works, stand-up comedy
    (g) Other drama
8  (a) Music and dance other than music video programs or clips
    (b) Music video clips
    (c) Music video programs
9 Variety
10 Game shows
11 (a) General entertainment and human interest
    (b) Reality television
13 Public service announcements
14 Infomercials, promotional and corporate videos
15 Filler programming

(c) The licensee shall devote no less than 90% of the programming broadcast during the broadcast week to programming in Korean, and a maximum of 10% of the programming may be in English.

3. The service renewed hereby is designated as a Category B service.

For the purposes of these conditions of licence:

“broadcast day” and “clock hour” shall have the same meanings as those set out in section 2 of the Television Broadcasting Regulations, 1987.

“broadcast week” shall have the same meaning as that set out in the Radio Regulations, 1986.

“local advertising” is advertising that does not fall within the definitions of national and regional advertising, i.e., advertising to persons who provide goods or services in more than one market and/or province.

Expectations

Encouragements

Appendix 3 to Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2013-466

Terms, conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for the specialty Category B service HPItv

Terms

The licence will expire 31 August 2020.

Conditions of licence

In the third year of operation, and in each broadcast year thereafter, the licensee shall devote no less than 45% of the broadcast year and of the evening broadcast period to the broadcast of Canadian programs.

2. In regard to the nature of service:

(a) The licensee shall provide a national English-language specialty Category B service dedicated to Canadian and international horse racing and horse racing related programming, including live races, related commentary, odds, replays, and results.

(b) The programming shall be drawn exclusively from the following program categories set out in Item 6 of Schedule I to the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990, as amended from time to time:

6      (a) Professional sports
       (b) Amateur sports
12    Interstitials
13    Public service announcements

3. The service renewed hereby is designated as a Category B service.

For the purposes of these conditions of licence:

“broadcast day” refers to the 24-hour period beginning each day at 6 a.m. or any other period approved by the Commission.

“broadcast year” and “evening broadcast period” shall have the same meanings as those set out in section 2 of the Television Broadcasting Regulations, 1987.

Expectations

Encouragements

Appendix 4 to Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2013-466

Terms, conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for the specialty Category B service Fight Network

Terms

The licence will expire on 31 August 2020.

Conditions of licence

2. In regard to the nature of service:

(a) The licensee shall provide a national, English-language specialty Category B service devoted to programming related to the arts, skills and science of combatants.

(b) The programming shall be drawn exclusively from the following program categories, set out in Item 6 of Schedule I to the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990, as amended from time to time

1    News
2    (a) Analysis and interpretation
      (b) Long-form documentary
3    Reporting and actualities
5    (b) Informal education/Recreation and leisure
6    (a) Professional sports
     (b) Amateur sports
7    Drama and comedy
     (a) Ongoing dramatic series
     (b) Ongoing comedy series (sitcoms)
     (c) Specials, mini-series or made-for-TV feature films
    (d) Theatrical feature films aired on TV
     (e) Animated television programs and films
     (f) Programs of comedy sketches, improvisation, unscripted works, stand-up comedy
     (g) Other drama
8    (b) Music video clips
9    Variety
10  Game shows
11 (a) General entertainment and human interest
     (b) Reality television
12 Interstitials
13 Public service announcements
14 Infomercials, promotional and corporate videos

(c) The licensee shall devote no more than 20% of all programming broadcast during the broadcast week to programming drawn from program categories 2(a) and 2(b).

(d) The licensee shall devote no more than 20% of all programming broadcast during the broadcast week to programming drawn from program category 7.

3. The service renewed hereby is designated as a Category B service.

For the purposes of these conditions of licence:

“broadcast day” is defined as a 24-hour period beginning at 6 a.m. each day.

“broadcast week” shall have the same meaning as that set out in the Radio Regulations, 1986.

Expectations

Encouragements

Appendix 5 to Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2013-466

Terms, conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for the specialty Category B service GameTV

Terms

The licence will expire 31 August 2020.

Conditions of licence

2. In regard to the nature of service:

(a) The licensee shall provide a national, English-language specialty Category B service providing live-event interactive programming about gaming or involving gaming. The service will offer programming including shorts and Canadian original programs about gaming that will be knowledge-based and entertaining, with a focus on providing unique insights into daily events of the gaming world and its participants. The service will also allow viewers to play along with Bingo Games and will provide experimental, interactive and informational programming on gaming odds, lotteries and the gaming experience in general.

(b) The programming shall be drawn exclusively from the following program categories set out in Item 6 of Schedule I to the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990, as amended from time to time:

1 News
2 (a) Analysis and interpretation
    (b) Long-form documentary
3 Reporting and actualities
5 (b) Informal education/Recreation and leisure
6 (a) Professional sports
    (b) Amateur sports
7 Drama and comedy
    (a) Ongoing dramatic series
    (b) Ongoing comedy series (sitcoms)
    (c) Specials, mini-series or made-for-TV feature films
    (d) Theatrical feature films aired on TV
    (e) Animated television programs and films
    (f) Programs of comedy sketches, improvisation, unscripted works, stand-up comedy
    (g) Other drama
8 (a) Music and dance
9 Variety
10 Game shows
11 (a) General entertainment and human interest
    (b) Reality television
12 Interstitials
13 Public service announcements
14 Infomercials, promotional and corporate videos

(c) The licensee shall not provide coverage of traditional competitive sports such as baseball, basketball, football, hockey, tennis, golf and racing.

(d) The licensee shall not devote more than 15% of the programming broadcast during the broadcast week to programs drawn from program category 7(d).

3. The service renewed hereby is designated as a Category B service.

For the purposes of these conditions of licence:

“broadcast day” means the period of up to 18 consecutive hours, beginning each day not earlier than six o’clock in the morning and ending no later than one o’clock in the morning of the following day, as selected by the licensee, or any other period approved by the Commission.

“broadcast week” shall have the same meaning as that set out in the Radio Regulations, 1986.

Expectations

Encouragements

Appendix 6 to Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2013-466

Terms, conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for the specialty Category B service World Fishing Network

Terms

The licence will expire 31 August 2020.

Conditions of licence

2. In regard to the nature of service:

(a) The licensee shall provide a national, English-language specialty Category B service devoted to all aspects of fishing, hunting and the tradition of Canadian sportsman and sportswoman lifestyles. Programming will be directed at fishing and hunting enthusiasts and will include equipment and techniques, instructional shows, food preparation, conservation management and the best fishing and hunting destinations

(b) The programming shall be drawn exclusively from the following program categories set out in Item 6 of Schedule I to the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990, as amended from time to time:

1 News
2 (a) Analysis and interpretation
   (b) Long-form documentary
3 Reporting and actualities
5 (b) Informal education/Recreation and leisure
6 (a) Professional sports
   (b) Amateur sports
7 Drama and comedy
   (a) Ongoing dramatic series
   (b) Ongoing comedy series (sitcoms)
   (c) Specials, mini-series or made-for-TV feature films
   (d) Theatrical feature films aired on TV
   (e) Animated television programs and films
   (f) Programs of comedy sketches, improvisation, unscripted works, stand-up comedy
   (g) Other drama
9 Variety
10 Game shows
11 (a) General entertainment and human interest
    (b) Reality television
12 Interstitials
13 Public service announcements
14 Infomercials, promotional and corporate videos

(c) The licensee shall not devote more than 10% of the programming broadcast during the broadcast month to programming drawn from program category 7(e).

3. The service renewed hereby is designated as a Category B service.

For the purposes of these conditions of licence:

“broadcast day” refers to the 24-hour period beginning each day at 6 a.m. or any other period approved by the Commission.

“broadcast month” shall have the same meaning as that set out in the Television Broadcasting Regulations, 1987.

Expectations

Encouragements

Appendix 7 to Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2013-466

Terms, conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for the specialty Category B service EuroWorld Sport

Terms

The licence will expire 31 August 2020.

Conditions of licence

2. In regard to the nature of service:

(a) The licensee shall provide a national, English-language specialty Category B service devoted to rugby, cricket and soccer. The programming provided by the service shall include both amateur and professional rugby, cricket and soccer matches as well as educational and instructional programs designed to teach rugby, cricket and soccer enthusiasts all aspects of the games. The programming shall also include news and information programs relating to rugby, cricket and soccer and the business of rugby, cricket and soccer, as well as documentaries, movies, commentaries, interviews and fan forums, training and conditioning shows, and other programs that involve the participation of rugby, cricket and soccer athletes.

(b) The programming shall be drawn exclusively from the following program categories set out in Item 6 of Schedule I to the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990, as amended from time to time:

1  News
2  (a) Analysis and interpretation
    (b) Long-form documentary
5  (b) Informal education/Recreation and leisure
6  (a) Professional sports
    (b) Amateur sports
7  (c) Specials, mini-series or made-for-TV feature films
    (d) Theatrical feature films aired on TV
11 (a) General entertainment and human interest
    (b) Reality television
12 Interstitials
13 Public service announcements
14 Infomercials, promotional and corporate videos

(c) The licensee shall devote no more than 10% of all programming broadcast during the broadcast year to sports other than cricket, rugby and soccer.

(d) With the exception of cricket, rugby and soccer, no more than 5% of the programming broadcast during the broadcast year shall be dedicated to the live coverage of any one particular sport.

(e) The licensee shall devote no more than 5% of all programming broadcast during the broadcast week to programming drawn from program categories 7(c), 7(d), 11(a) and 11(b).

(f) The licensee shall not provide any coverage of the following men’s sports: ice hockey, basketball, baseball and North American-style football.

3. The service renewed hereby is designated as a Category B service.

For the purposes of these conditions of licence:

“broadcast day” refers to the 24-hour period beginning each day at 6 a.m. or any other period approved by the Commission.

“broadcast week” shall have the same meaning as that set out in the Radio Regulations, 1986.

“broadcast year” shall have the same meaning as that set out in the Television Broadcasting Regulations, 1987.

Expectations

Encouragements

Appendix 8 to Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2013-466

Terms, conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for the third-language, general interest, ethnic specialty Category B service TLN en Español

Terms

The licence will expire 31 August 2020.

Conditions of licence

2. In regard to the nature of service:

(a) The licensee shall provide a national, third-language, general interest, ethnic specialty Category B service devoted to the Spanish-speaking community with a particular emphasis on programming of interest to female and youth audiences.

(b) The programming shall be drawn exclusively from the following program categories set out in Item 6 of Schedule I to the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990, as amended from time to time:

1 News
2 (a) Analysis and interpretation
    (b) Long-form documentary
3 Reporting and actualities
4 Religion
5 (b) Informal education/Recreation and leisure
6 (a) Professional sports
    (b) Amateur sports
7 Drama and comedy
    (a) Ongoing dramatic series
    (b) Ongoing comedy series (sitcoms)
    (c) Specials, mini-series or made-for-TV feature films
    (d) Theatrical feature films aired on TV
    (e) Animated television programs and films
    (f) Programs of comedy sketches, improvisation, unscripted works, stand-up comedy
    (g) Other drama
8 (a) Music and dance other than music video programs or clips
    (b) Music video clips
    (c) Music video programs
9   Variety
10 Game shows
11 (a) General entertainment and human interest
    (b) Reality television
12 Interstitials
13 Public service announcements
14 Infomercials, promotional and corporate videos

(c) The licensee shall devote no less than 90% of all programming broadcast during the broadcast week to programming in the Spanish language.

3. The service renewed hereby is designated as a Category B service.

For the purposes of these conditions of licence:

“broadcast day” refers to the 24-hour period beginning each day at 6 a.m. or any other period approved by the Commission.

“broadcast week” shall have the same meaning as that set out in the Radio Regulations, 1986.

“clock hour” shall have the same meaning as that set out in section 2 of the Television Broadcasting Regulations, 1987.

Expectations

Encouragements

Appendix 9 to Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2013-466

Terms, conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for the third-language, general interest, ethnic specialty Category B service Mediaset Italia

Terms

The licence will expire 31 August 2020.

Conditions of licence

2. In regard to the nature of service:

(a) The licensee shall provide a national, third-language, general interest, ethnic specialty Category B service devoted to the Italian-speaking community.

(b) The programming shall be drawn exclusively from the following program categories set out in Item 6 of Schedule I to the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990, as amended from time to time:

1    News
2    (a) Analysis and interpretation
      (b) Long-form documentary
3    Reporting and actualities
4    Religion
5    (b) Informal education/Recreation and leisure
6    (a) Professional sports
      (b) Amateur sports
7    Drama and comedy
      (a) Ongoing dramatic series
      (b) Ongoing comedy series (sitcoms)
      (c) Specials, mini-series or made-for-TV feature films
      (d) Theatrical feature films aired on TV
      (e) Animated television programs and films
      (f) Programs of comedy sketches, improvisation, unscripted works, stand-up comedy
       (g) Other drama
8     (a) Music and dance other than music video programs or clips
       (b) Music video clips
       (c) Music video programs
9      Variety
10    Game shows
11    (a) General entertainment and human interest
       (b) Reality television
12    Interstitials
13    Public service announcements
14    Infomercials, promotional and corporate videos

(c) The licensee shall devote no less than 90% of all programming broadcast during the broadcast week to programming in the Italian language.

3. The service renewed hereby is designated as a Category B service.

For the purposes of these conditions of licence:

“broadcast day” refers to the 24-hour period beginning each day at 6 a.m. or any other period approved by the Commission.

“broadcast week” shall have the same meaning as that set out in the Radio Regulations, 1986.

“clock hour” shall have the same meaning as that set out in section 2 of the Television Broadcasting Regulations, 1987.

Expectations

Encouragements

Appendix 10 to Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2013-466

Terms, conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for the specialty Category B service BPM TV

Terms

The licence will expire 31 August 2020.

Conditions of licence

2. In regard to the nature of service:

(a) The licensee shall provide a national, English-language specialty Category B service devoted to all aspects of dance.

(b) The programming shall be drawn exclusively from the following program categories set out in Item 6 of Schedule I to the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990 as amended from time to time:

2  (b) Long-form documentary
5  (b) Informal education/Recreation & Leisure
6  (a) Professional sports
    (b) Amateur sports
7  Drama and comedy
    (a) On-going series;
    (b) On-going comedy series (sitcoms);
    (c) Specials, mini-series, and made-for-TV feature films;
    (d) Theatrical feature films aired on television;
    (e) Animated television programs and films;
    (f) Programs of comedy sketches, improvisations, unscripted works, stand-up comedy; and
    (g) Other drama
8  (a) Music and dance
    (b) Music video clips
9  Variety
10 Game shows
11 (a) General entertainment and human interest
    (b) Reality television
12 Interstitials
13 Public service announcements
14 Infomercials, promotional and corporate videos

(d) The licensee shall devote no more than 8% of all programming broadcast during the broadcast week to programming drawn from category 7 and all such programming shall focus on dance story lines or feature dancers as the principle actors.

3. The service renewed hereby is designated as a Category B service.

For the purposes of these conditions of licence:

“broadcast day” shall have the same meaning as that set out in section 2 of the Television Broadcasting Regulations, 1987.

“broadcast week” shall have the same meaning as that set out in the Radio Regulations, 1986.

Expectations

Encouragements

Appendix 11 to Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2013-466

Terms, conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for the specialty Category B service Pet Network

Terms

The licence will expire 31 August 2020.

Conditions of licence

2. In regard to the nature of service:

(a) The licensee shall provide a national English-language specialty Category B service devoted to pets and working animals.

(b) The programming shall be drawn exclusively from the following program categories set out in Item 6 of Schedule I to the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990 as amended from time to time:

2  (a) Analysis and Interpretation
    (b) Long-form documentary
3  Reporting and actualities
5  (b) Informal education/Recreation & Leisure
6  (a) Professional sports
    (b) Amateur sports
7  Drama and Comedy
    (a) On-going series;
    (b) On-going comedy series (sitcoms);
    (c) Specials, mini-series, and made-for-TV feature films;
    (d) Theatrical feature films aired on television;
    (e) Animated television programs and films (excludes computer
    graphic productions without story lines);
    (f) Programs of comedy sketches, improvisations, unscripted
    works, stand-up comedy; and
    (g) Other drama
8  (a) Music and dance
    (b) Music video clips
    (c) Music video programs
9 Variety
10 Game shows
11 (a) General entertainment and human interest
    (b) Reality television
12 Interstitials
13 Public service announcements
14 Infomercials, promotional and corporate videos

(c) The licensee shall broadcast no live play-by-play sports other than those dealing with competitions involving animals such as dog shows, field trials, equestrian events, pet or working animal competitions, and related fairs and exhibitions.

(d) The licensee shall devote 100% of the programs drawn from program category 7 to programs with, as a major protagonist, a domestic or working animal or a puppet or animated character of a domestic or working animal.

(e) The licensee shall devote no more than 20% of all programming broadcast during the broadcast week to programming drawn from program category 7.

3. The service renewed hereby is designated as a Category B service.

For the purposes of these conditions of licence:

“broadcast day” shall have the same meaning as that set out in section 2 of the Television Broadcasting Regulations, 1987.

“broadcast week” shall have the same meaning as that set out in the Radio Regulations, 1986.

Expectations

Encouragements

Appendix 12 to Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2013-466

Terms, conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for the specialty Category B service The Beautiful Little Channel

Terms

The licence will expire 31 August 2020.

Conditions of licence

2. In regard to the nature of service:

(a) The licensee shall provide a national, English-language specialty Category B service devoted to classical music videos and related to fine arts programming.

(b) The programming shall be drawn exclusively from the following program categories set out in Item 6 of Schedule I to the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990 as amended from time to time:

2    (a) Analysis and Interpretation
      (b) Long-form documentary
3    Reporting and actualities
5    (b) Informal education/Recreation & Leisure
7    (c) Specials, mini-series, and made-for-TV feature films;
      (d) Theatrical feature films aired on television;
      (e) Animated television programs and films (excludes computer graphic productions without story lines);
      (f) Programs of comedy sketches, improvisations, unscripted works, stand-up comedy;
      (g) Other drama
8    (a) Music and dance
      (b) Music video clips
      (c) Music video programs
9     Variety
10    Game shows
12    Interstitials
13    Public service announcements
14    Infomercials, promotional and corporate videos

(c) The licensee shall devote no less than 70% of all programming broadcast during each broadcast week to programming drawn from program categories 8(a), 8(b) and 8(c).

(d) The licensee shall devote no less than 70% of all musical selection broadcast during the broadcast week to musical selections drawn from content subcategory 31 as set out in Revised content categories and subcategories for radio, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2010-819, 5 November 2010, as amended from time to time.

3. In addition to the minimum levels of Canadian content set out in condition of licence 1, the licensee shall devote to the distribution of Canadian music videos no less than the following percentages of the total number of music videos broadcast each broadcast week:

The first broadcast year of the licence term: 16%
The second broadcast year of the licence term: 18%
The third broadcast year of the licence term and each year therafter: 20%

4. The service renewed hereby is designated as a Category B service.

For the purposes of these conditions of licence, all time periods shall be calculated according Eastern Standard Time. Further:

“broadcast year”, “broadcast month”, “evening broadcast period” and “clock hour” shall have the same meanings as those set out in the Television Broadcasting Regulations, 1987.

“broadcast week” shall have the same meaning as that set out in the Radio Regulations, 1986.

“paid national advertising” shall mean advertising material as defined under the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990 and that is purchased at a national rate and receives national distribution on the service.

Expectations

Encouragements

Appendix 13 to Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2013-466

Terms, conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for the specialty Category B service Grace TV

Terms

The licence will expire 31 August 2020.

Conditions of licence

2. In regard to the nature of service:

(a) The licensee shall provide a national, English-language specialty Category B service devoted to balanced religious programs from a variety of Christian perspectives, as well as multi-faith programming that examines related spiritual, moral and ethical issues.

(b) The programming shall be drawn exclusively from the following program categories set out in Item 6 of Schedule I to the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990, as amended from time to time:

4      Religion
12    Interstitials
13    Public service announcements
14    Infomercials, promotional and corporate videos

3. All programming broadcast by the licensee shall be religious programming as defined in Religious Broadcasting Policy, Public Notice CRTC 1993-78, 3 June 1993, as amended from time to time.

4. The licensee shall devote no less than 75% of all programming broadcast during the broadcast week to programming drawn from program category 4.

5. The service renewed hereby is designated as a Category B service.

For the purposes of these conditions of licence:

“broadcast day” means the period of up to 18 consecutive hours, beginning each day not earlier than six o’clock in the morning and ending not later than one o’clock in the morning of the following day, as selected by the licensee, or any other period approved by the Commission.

“broadcast week” shall have the same meaning as that set out in the Radio Regulations, 1986.

Expectations

Encouragements

Appendix 14 to Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2013-466

Terms, conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for the specialty Category B service Penthouse TV

Terms

The licence will expire 31 August 2018.

Conditions of licence

2. In regard to the nature of service:

(a) The licensee shall provide a national, English-language specialty Category B service devoted exclusively to feature driven couples-oriented adult entertainment, including both amateur and professional actors simulating amateur performances.

(b) The programming shall be drawn exclusively from the following program categories set out in Item 6 of Schedule I to the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990, as amended from time to time:

7     (c) Specials, mini-series or made-for-TV feature films
       (d) Theatrical feature films aired on TV
       (e) Animated television programs and films
       (g) Other drama
8     (b) Music video clips
       (c) Music video programs
12    Interstitials
14    Infomercials, promotional and corporate videos

(c) The licensee shall not devote more than 10% of the programming broadcast during the broadcast month to programming drawn from program category 8(c).

3. The service shall only be distributed at the specific request of the subscriber. Distributors are not permitted to package the service in such a way that subscribers are obligated to purchase it in order to purchase any other programming service, other than an adult programming service. Distributors are required to take measures to fully block the reception of both the audio and video portions of the service to subscribers who request that it not be receivable in their home, in either unscrambled or scrambled form.

4. The licensee is authorized to make available for distribution a 3D version of its service, provided that not less than 95% of the video and audio components of the 3D version are the same as either the high definition or standard definition versions of the service, exclusive of any part of the service carried on a subsidiary signal. Further, all of the programming making up the 5% allowance shall be provided in 3D.

5. The service renewed hereby is designated as a Category B service

For the purposes of these conditions of licence:

“broadcast day” refers to the 24-hour period beginning each day at 6 a.m. or any other period approved by the Commission.

“broadcast month” shall have the same meaning as that set out in the Television Broadcasting Regulations, 1987.

Expectations

Encouragements

Appendix 15 to Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2013-466

Terms, conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for the specialty Category B service HARDtv

Terms

The licence will expire 31 August 2017.

Conditions of licence

2. In regard to the nature of service:

(a) The licensee shall provide a national, English-language specialty Category B service devoted to gay and lesbian adult entertainment programming, including adult entertainment films, talk shows, phone-in shows and other programming on the theme of sexuality ranging from entertainment material to educational and analytical material on sexuality and health.

(b) The programming shall be drawn exclusively from the following program categories set out in Item 6 of Schedule I to the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990, as amended from time to time:

1     News
2    (a) Analysis and interpretation
     (b) Long-form documentary
3     Reporting and actualities
5     (b) Informal education/Recreation and leisure
7     (a) Ongoing dramatic series
       (b) Ongoing comedy series (sitcoms)
       (c) Specials, mini-series or made-for-TV feature films
       (d) Theatrical feature films aired on TV
       (e) Animated television programs and films
       (g) Other drama
9     Variety
11    (a) General entertainment and human interest
       (b) Reality television
12    Interstitials
13    Public service announcements
14    Infomercials, promotional and corporate videos

4. The service renewed hereby is designated as a Category B service.

For the purposes of these conditions of licence, “broadcast day” refers to the 24-hour period beginning each day at 6 a.m. or any other period approved by the Commission.

Expectations

Encouragements

Appendix 16 to Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2013-466

Terms, conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for the specialty Category B service Red Hot TV

Terms

The licence will expire 31 August 2018.

Conditions of licence

2. In regard to the nature of service:

(a) The licensee shall provide a national, English-language specialty Category B service devoted to adult entertainment programming, including adult entertainment films and other programming on the theme of sexuality. This will range from entertainment material to educational and analytical material on sexuality and health.

(b) The programming shall be drawn exclusively from the following program categories set out in Item 6 of Schedule I to the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990, as amended from time to time:

2     (a) Analysis and interpretation
7     (a) Ongoing dramatic series
       (c) Specials, mini-series or made-for-TV feature films
       (d) Theatrical feature films aired on TV
       (e) Animated television programs and films
       (g) Other drama
8     (b) Music video clips
       (c) Music video programs
11    (a) General entertainment and human interest
       (b) Reality television
12    Interstitials
14    Infomercials, promotional and corporate videos

(c) The licensee shall devote no more than 10% of all programming broadcast during the broadcast month to programming drawn from program categories 8(b) and 8(c) combined.

5. The service renewed hereby is designated as a Category B service

For the purposes of these conditions of licence:

“broadcast day” refers to the 24-hour period beginning each day at midnight (00:00) or any other period approved by the Commission.

“broadcast month” shall have the same meaning as that set out in the Television Broadcasting Regulations, 1987.

Expectations

Encouragements

Appendix 17 to Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2013-466

Terms, conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for the specialty Category B service Wild TV

Terms

The licence will expire 31 August 2017.

Conditions of licence

2. In regard to the nature of service:

(a) The licensee shall provide a national, English-language specialty Category B service devoted to all aspects of hunting and fishing. It shall include programming that educates the viewer on the conservation and future of wildlife, food preparation, and safety issues relating to the use of firearms and bow and arrow hunting.

(b) The programming shall be drawn exclusively from the following program categories set out in Item 6 of Schedule I to the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990, as amended from time to time:

1      News
2      (a) Analysis and interpretation
       (b) Long-form documentary
3      Reporting and actualities
5      (b) Informal education/Recreation and leisure
6      (b) Amateur sports
7      Drama and comedy
        (a) Ongoing dramatic series
        (b) Ongoing comedy series (sitcoms)
        (c) Specials, mini-series or made-for-TV feature films
        (d) Theatrical feature films aired on TV
        (e) Animated television programs and films
        (f) Programs of comedy sketches, improvisation, unscripted works, stand-up comedy
        (g) Other drama
9      Variety
10    Game shows
11    (a) General entertainment and human interest
       (b) Reality television
12    Interstitials
14    Infomercials, promotional and corporate videos

(c) The licensee shall devote not more than 10% of all programming broadcast during each broadcast month to programming drawn from each of program categories 2(b), 7(d) and 7(e).

(d) The licensee shall devote not more than 10% of all programming broadcast during the broadcast month to programs about food preparation.

3. The service renewed hereby is designated as a Category B service.

For the purposes of these conditions of licence:

“broadcast day” and “broadcast month” shall have the same meanings as those set out in the Television Broadcasting Regulations, 1987.

Expectations

Encouragements

Appendix 18 to Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2013-466

Terms, conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for the specialty Category B service The Armed Forces Network

Terms

The licence will expire 31 August 2020.

Conditions of licence

2. In regard to the nature of service:

(a) The licensee shall provide a national, English-language specialty Category B service devoted to programming that focuses on the armed forces as a central theme. The programs shall feature topics such as world-wide conflicts, the manufacture of weapons, inside the army, navy and airforce, history of wars, the men and women behind war, world leaders, religious conflict, combating terrorism, underground movements, world peace, political warfare, hot beds of war and the future of war.

(b) The programming shall be drawn exclusively from the following program categories set out in Item 6 of Schedule I to the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990, as amended from time to time:

2     (a) Analysis and interpretation
       (b) Long-form documentary
3     Reporting and actualities
7     (a) Ongoing dramatic series
       (c) Specials, mini-series or made-for-TV feature films
       (d) Theatrical feature films aired on TV
       (g) Other drama
11    (a) General entertainment and human interest
       (b) Reality television
12    Interstitials
13    Public service announcements
14    Infomercials, promotional and corporate videos

3. The service renewed hereby is designated as a Category B service.

For the purposes of these conditions of licence, “broadcast day” shall have the same meaning as that set out in section 2 of the Television Broadcasting Regulations, 1987.

Expectations

Encouragements

Appendix 19 to Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2013-466

Terms, conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for the specialty Category B service The Auto Channel

Terms

The licence will expire 31 August 2020.

Conditions of licence

2. In regard to the nature of service:

(a) The licensee shall provide a national, English-language specialty Category B service devoted to all aspects of cars. The programs shall feature specialists who inform, sell/trade, repair, compare, build, rebuild and provide consumer alert information on all cars.

(b) The programming shall be drawn exclusively from the following program categories set out in Item 6 of Schedule I to the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990, as amended from time to time:

2     (a) Analysis and interpretation
3     Reporting and actualities
5     (b) Informal education/Recreation and leisure
13    Public service announcements
14    Infomercials, promotional and corporate videos

3. The service renewed hereby is designated as a Category B service.

For the purposes of these conditions of licence, “broadcast day” shall have the same meaning as that set out in section 2 of the Television Broadcasting Regulations, 1987.

Expectations

Encouragements

Appendix 20 to Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2013-466

Terms, conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for the specialty Category B service The Cult Movie Channel

Terms

The licence will expire 31 August 2020.

Conditions of licence

2. In regard to the nature of service:

(a) The licensee shall provide a national, English-language specialty Category B service devoted to exploring the world of cult film and television.

(b) The programming shall be drawn exclusively from the following program categories set out in Item 6 of Schedule I to the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990, as amended from time to time:

2    (a) Analysis and interpretation
7    Drama and comedy
     (a) Ongoing dramatic series
     (b) Ongoing comedy series (sitcoms)
     (c) Specials, mini-series or made-for-TV feature films
     (d) Theatrical feature films aired on TV
     (e) Animated television programs and films
     (f) Programs of comedy sketches, improvisation, unscripted works, stand-up comedy
     (g) Other drama
11 (a) General entertainment and human interest
     (b) Reality television
12 Interstitials
13  Public service announcements
14  Infomercials, promotional and corporate videos

3. The service renewed hereby is designated as a Category B service.

For the purposes of these conditions of licence, “broadcast day” shall have the same meaning as that set out in section 2 of the Television Broadcasting Regulations, 1987.

Expectations

Encouragements

Appendix 21 to Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2013-466

Terms, conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for the specialty Category B service Gol TV

Terms

The licence will expire 31 August 2020.

Conditions of licence

2. In regard to the nature of service:

(a) The licensee shall provide a national, English-language specialty Category B service devoted to soccer and soccer enthusiasts. The programming will focus on instruction from beginner to advanced play and on amateur and professional soccer games. All of the programming will be devoted to soccer or soccer-related subjects.

(b) The programming shall be drawn exclusively from the following program categories set out in Item 6 of Schedule I to the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990, as amended from time to time:

1     News
2     (a) Analysis and Interpretation
       (b) Long-form documentary
5     (b) Informal education/Recreation & Leisure
6     (a) Professional sports
       (b) Amateur sports
7     (c) Specials, mini-series or made-for-television feature films
       (d) Theatrical feature films aired on TV
11    (a) General entertainment and human interest
       (b) Reality television
12    Interstitials
13    Public service announcements
14    Infomercials, promotional and corporate videos

(c) The licensee shall devote no more than 5% of all programming broadcast during the broadcast week to programming drawn from program categories 7 and 11.

3. The service renewed hereby is designated as a Category B service.

For the purposes of these conditions of licence:

“broadcast day” shall have the same meaning as that set out in section 2 of the Television Broadcasting Regulations, 1987, or any other period approved by the Commission.

“broadcast week” shall have the same meaning as that set out in the Radio Regulations, 1986.

Expectations

Encouragements

Appendix 22 to Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2013-466

Terms, conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for the specialty Category B service Leafs TV

Terms

The licence will expire 31 August 2020.

Conditions of licence

2. In regard to the nature of service:

(a) The licensee shall provide a regional, English-language specialty Category B service devoted to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Programming will include historical events, profiles of players, panel and call-in shows, classic Maple Leaf hockey games, interviews with Maple Leaf players, coaches and management, statistics, insights and analysis of the current hockey scene from a Maple Leaf perspective, and information as to the purchase of merchandise, tickets and collectibles. There will also be a small amount of programming related to general hockey matters, including minor league hockey and hockey instruction.

(b) The programming shall be drawn exclusively from the following program categories set out in Item 6 of Schedule I to the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990, as amended from time to time:

2     (a) Analysis and Interpretation
       (b) Long-form documentary
3     Reporting and actualities
5     (b) Informal education/Recreation & Leisure
6     (a) Professional sports
       (b) Amateur sports
11    (a) General entertainment and human interest
       (b) Reality television
12    Interstitials
13    Public service announcements
14    Infomercials, promotional and corporate videos

(c) The licensee shall devote no more than 5% of all programming broadcast during the broadcast year to coverage of live NHL hockey games.

3. The service renewed hereby is designated as a Category B service.

For the purposes of these conditions of licence, “broadcast day” and “broadcast year” shall have the same meanings as those set out in section 2 of the Television Broadcasting Regulations, 1987.

Expectations

Encouragements

Appendix 23 to Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2013-466

Terms, conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for the specialty Category B service NBA TV Canada

Terms

The licence will expire 31 August 2020.

Conditions of licence

2. In regard to the nature of service:

(a) The licensee shall provide a national, English-language specialty Category B service devoted to the Toronto Raptors and NBA basketball. Programming will include historical events, profiles of players, panel and call-in shows, classic basketball games, interviews with Raptor players, coaches and management, statistics, insights and analysis on the current basketball scene from a Raptors perspective, information as to the purchase of merchandise, tickets and collectibles, and a wide range of other topics related solely to the Raptors and the NBA. In addition, there will be a small amount of programming related to general basketball matters, including leagues outside the NBA and basketball instruction.

(b) The following programming shall be drawn exclusively from the following program categories set out in Item 6 of Schedule I to the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990, as amended from time to time:

2     (a) Analysis and interpretation
       (b) Long-form documentary
3     Reporting and actualities
5     (b) Informal education/Recreation and leisure
6     (a) Professional sports
       (b) Amateur sports
11    (a) General entertainment and human interest
       (b) Reality television
12    Interstitials
13    Public service announcements
14    Infomercials, promotional and corporate videos

3. The service renewed hereby is designated as a Category B service.

For the purposes of these conditions of licence, “broadcast day” shall have the same meaning as that set out in section 2 of the Television Broadcasting Regulations, 1987.

Expectations

Encouragements

Appendix 24 to Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2013-466

Terms, conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for the specialty Category B service The NHL Network

Terms

The licence will expire 31 August 2020.

Conditions of licence

2. In regard to the nature of service:

(a) The licensee shall provide a national, English-language specialty Category B service dedicated exclusively to all aspects of the game of hockey including hockey news, coverage of professional and amateur games, analysis and interpretation of hockey news and events (talk shows and open-line programming), hockey-related documentaries and replaying of classic games, interviews, magazine shows and training/instructional programming.

1    News
2    (a) Analysis and interpretation
      (b) Long-form documentary
3    Reporting and actualities
5    (a) Formal education & pre-school
      (b) Informal education/Recreation and leisure
6    (a) Professional sports
      (b) Amateur sports
7     Drama and comedy
       (a) Ongoing dramatic series
      (b) Ongoing comedy series (sitcoms)
      (c) Specials, mini-series or made-for-TV feature films
      (d) Theatrical feature films aired on TV
      (e) Animated television programs and films
       (f) Programs of comedy sketches, improvisation, unscripted works, stand-up comedy
       (g) Other drama
8      (a) Music and dance
       (b) Music video clips
       (c) Music video programs
9      Variety
10    Game shows
11    (a) General entertainment and human interest
       (b) Reality television
12    Interstitials
13    Public service announcements
14    Infomercials, promotional and corporate videos

(c) The licensee shall devote no more than 5% of all programming broadcast during the broadcast year to coverage of live NHL hockey games.

(d) The licensee shall devote no more than 15% of all programming broadcast during the broadcast week to programming drawn from program category 7.

3. The licensee may distribute separate regional programming in place of its national service to affiliated distribution undertakings, provided that the hours dedicated to such regional programming do not exceed 10% of its overall programming.

4. In addition to the 12 minutes of advertising material during any clock hour in a broadcast day permitted by condition of licence 1, the licensee may broadcast such additional minutes of advertising material calculated in accordance with Incentives for English-language Canadian television drama, Broadcasting Public Notice CRTC 2004-93, 29 November 2004, as amended from time to time.

5. The service renewed hereby is designated as a Category B service.

For the purposes of these conditions of licence:

“broadcast day” refers to the 24-hour period beginning at 6 a.m. each day.

“broadcast week” shall have the same meaning as that set out in the Radio Regulations, 1986.

“broadcast year” and “clock hour” shall have the same meanings as those set out in the Television Broadcasting Regulations, 1987.

Expectations

Encouragements

Appendix 25 to Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2013-466

Terms, conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for the third-language, general interest, ethnic specialty Category B service Festival Portuguese Television

Terms

The licence will expire 31 August 2020.

Conditions of licence

Except as otherwise provided in subparagraphs b) and c), the licensee shall not broadcast more than twelve (12) minutes of advertising material during each clock hour, no more than nine (9) minutes of which may consist of local advertising.

2. In regard to the nature of service:

(a) The licensee shall provide a national, third-language, general-interest, ethnic specialty Category B service targeting the Portuguese community, of which a source of foreign programming will be SIC International.

(b) The licensee shall devote at least 90% of all programming broadcast during the broadcast week to programming in the Portuguese language.

(c) The programming shall be drawn exclusively from the following program categories set out in Item 6 of Schedule I to the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990, as amended from time to time:

1     News
2     (a) Analysis and interpretation
       (b) Long-form documentary
3     Reporting and actualities
4     Religion
5     (a) Formal education & pre-school
       (b) Informal education/Recreation and leisure
6     (a) Professional sports
       (b) Amateur sports
7     Drama and comedy
       (a) Ongoing dramatic series
      (b) Ongoing comedy series (sitcoms)
       (c) Specials, mini-series or made-for-TV feature films
       (d) Theatrical feature films aired on TV
       (e) Animated television programs and films
       (f) Programs of comedy sketches, improvisation, unscripted works, stand-up comedy
       (g) Other drama
8     (a) Music and dance
       (b) Music video clips
       (c) Music video programs
9     Variety
10    Game shows
11    (a) General entertainment and human interest
       (b) Reality television
12    Interstitials
13    Public service announcements
14    Infomercials, promotional and corporate videos

3. The service renewed hereby is designated as a Category B service.

For the purposes of these conditions of licence:

“broadcast day” refers to the 24-hour period beginning 6 a.m. each day.

“broadcast week” shall have the same meaning as that set out in the Radio Regulations, 1986.

Expectations

Encouragements

Appendix 26 to Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2013-466

Terms, conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for the third-language, general interest, ethnic specialty Category B service Big Magic International Canada

Terms

The licence will expire 31 August 2020.

Conditions of licence

1. The licence shall adhere to the conditions set out in Appendix 1 to Standard conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for Category B pay and specialty services – Corrected Appendices 1 and 2, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2010-786-1, 18 July 2011, as amended from time to time, except for condition 7d), which will not apply, and condition 7a), which is replaced by the following:

2. In regard to the nature of service:

(a) The licensee shall provide a national, third-language, general interest, ethnic specialty Category B service providing a service primarily in the Hindi language.

(b) The licensee shall devote at least 90% of the programming broadcast during the broadcast week to programming in the Hindi language.

(c) The programming shall be drawn exclusively from the following program categories set out in Item 6 of Schedule I to the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990, as amended from time to time:

1     News
2     (a) Analysis and interpretation
       (b) Long-form documentary
3     Reporting and actualities
5     (a) Formal education & pre-school
       (b) Informal education/Recreation and leisure
6     (b) Amateur sports
7     Drama and comedy
       (a) Ongoing dramatic series
       (b) Ongoing comedy series (sitcoms)
       (c) Specials, mini-series or made-for-TV feature films
       (d) Theatrical feature films aired on TV
       (e) Animated television programs and films
       (f) Programs of comedy sketches, improvisation, unscripted works, stand-up comedy
       (g) Other drama
8     (a) Music and dance
       (b) Music video clips
       (c) Music video programs
9      Variety
10    Game shows
11    (a) General entertainment and human interest
       (b) Reality television
12    Interstitials
14    Infomercials, promotional and corporate videos

3. The service renewed hereby is designated as a Category B service.

For the purposes of these conditions of licence:

“broadcast day” and “clock hour” shall have the same meanings as those set out in section 2 of the Television Broadcasting Regulations, 1987.

“broadcast week” shall have the same meaning as that set out in the Radio Regulations, 1986.

Expectations

Encouragements

The Commission encourages the licensee to ensure that the portion of the service’s program schedule that is broadcast in English and/or French languages serves to promote Canada’s linguistic duality.

Appendix 27 to Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2013-466

Terms, conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for the third-language, general interest, ethnic specialty Category B service FTV-Filipino TV

Terms

The licence will expire 31 August 2020.

Conditions of licence

2. In regard to the nature of service:

(a) The licensee shall provide a national, third-language, general interest, ethnic specialty Category B service providing a service primarily in the Filipino language.

(b) The licensee shall devote at least 90% of the programming broadcast during the broadcast week to programming in the Filipino language.

(c) The programming shall be drawn exclusively from the following program categories set out in Item 6 of Schedule I to the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990, as amended from time to time:

1     News
2     (a) Analysis and interpretation
       (b) Long-form documentary
3     Reporting and actualities
5     (a) Formal education & pre-school
       (b) Informal education/Recreation and leisure
6     (b) Amateur sports
7     Drama and comedy
       (a) Ongoing dramatic series
       (b) Ongoing comedy series (sitcoms)
       (c) Specials, mini-series or made-for-TV feature films
       (d) Theatrical feature films aired on TV
       (e) Animated television programs and films
       (f) Programs of comedy sketches, improvisation, unscripted works, stand-up comedy
       (g) Other drama
8     (a) Music and dance
       (b) Music video clips
       (c) Music video programs
9      Variety
10    Game shows
11    (a) General entertainment and human interest
       (b) Reality television
12    Interstitials
14    Infomercials, promotional and corporate videos

3. The service renewed hereby is designated as a Category B service.

For the purposes of these conditions of licence:

“broadcast day” and “clock hour” shall have the same meanings as those set out in section 2 of the Television Broadcasting Regulations, 1987.

“broadcast week” shall have the same meaning as that set out in the Radio Regulations, 1986.

Expectations

Encouragements

The Commission encourages the licensee to ensure that the portion of the service’s program schedule that is broadcast in the English and/or French languages serves to promote Canada’s linguistic duality.

Appendix 28 to Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2013-466

Terms, conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for the third-language, general interest, ethnic specialty Category B service ProSieBenSat.1 Welt

Terms

The licence will expire 31 August 2020.

Conditions of licence

1. The licence shall adhere to the conditions set out in Appendix 1 to Standard conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for Category B pay and specialty services – Corrected Appendices 1 and 2, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2010-786-1, 18 July 2011, except for condition 7d), which will not apply, and condition 7a), which is replaced by the following:

2. In regard to the nature of service:

a) The licensee shall provide a national, third-language, general interest, ethnic specialty Category B service providing a service primarily in the German language.

(b) The licensee shall devote at least 90% of the programming broadcast during the broadcast week to programming in the German language.

(c) The programming shall be drawn exclusively from the following program categories set out in Item 6 of Schedule I to the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990, as amended from time to time:

1   News
2    (a) Analysis and interpretation
      (b) Long-form documentary
3    Reporting and actualities
5    (a) Formal education & pre-school
      (b) Informal education/Recreation and leisure
6    (b) Amateur sports
7    Drama and comedy
      (a) Ongoing dramatic series
      (b) Ongoing comedy series (sitcoms)
      (c) Specials, mini-series or made-for-TV feature films
      (d) Theatrical feature films aired on TV
      (e) Animated television programs and films
      (f) Programs of comedy sketches, improvisation, unscripted works, stand-up comedy
      (g) Other drama
8     (a) Music and dance
       (b) Music video clips
       (c) Music video programs
9      Variety
10    Game shows
11    (a) General entertainment and human interest
       (b) Reality television
12    Interstitials
14    Infomercials, promotional and corporate videos

3. The service renewed hereby is designated as a Category B service.

For the purposes of these conditions of licence:

“broadcast week” shall have the same meaning as that set out in the Radio Regulations, 1986.

“clock hour” shall have the same meaning as that set out in section 2 of the Television Broadcasting Regulations, 1987.

Expectations

Encouragements

Appendix 29 to Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2013-466

Terms, conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for the third-language, general interest, ethnic specialty Category B service RTVi

Terms

The licence will expire 31 August 2020.

Conditions of licence

2. In regard to the nature of service:

(a) The licensee shall provide a national, third-language, general interest, ethnic specialty Category B service providing a programming service primarily in the Russian language.

(b) The licensee shall devote at least 90% of the programming broadcast during the broadcast week to programming in the Russian language.

(c) The programming shall be drawn exclusively from the following program categories set out in Item 6 of Schedule I to the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990, as amended from time to time:

1    News
2    (a) Analysis and interpretation
      (b) Long-form documentary
3    Reporting and actualities
5    (a) Formal education & pre-school
      (b) Informal education/Recreation and leisure
6    (b) Amateur sports
7    Drama and comedy
      (a) Ongoing dramatic series
      (b) Ongoing comedy series (sitcoms)
      (c) Specials, mini-series or made-for-TV feature films
      (d) Theatrical feature films aired on TV
      (e) Animated television programs and films
     (f) Programs of comedy sketches, improvisation, unscripted works, stand-up comedy
       (g) Other drama
8     (a) Music and dance
       (b) Music video clips
       (c) Music video programs
9     Variety
10    Game shows
11    (a) General entertainment and human interest
       (b) Reality television
12    Interstitials
14    Infomercials, promotional and corporate videos

3. The service renewed hereby is designated as a Category B service.

For the purposes of these conditions of licence:

“broadcast day” and “clock hour” shall have the same meanings as those set out in section 2 of the Television Broadcasting Regulations, 1987.

“broadcast week” shall have the same meaning as that set out in the Radio Regulations, 1986.

Expectations

Encouragements

Appendix 30 to Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2013-466

Terms, conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for the third-language, general interest, ethnic specialty Category B service The Israeli Network

Terms

The licence will expire 31 August 2020.

Conditions of licence

1. The licence shall adhere to the conditions set out in Appendix 1 to Standard conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for Category B pay and specialty services – Corrected Appendices 1 and 2, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2010-786-1, 18 July 2011, except for condition 7d), which will not apply, and condition 7a), which is replaced by the following:

2. In regard to the nature of service:

(a) The licensee shall provide a national, third-language, general interest, ethnic specialty Category B service providing a service primarily in the Hebrew language.

(b) The licensee shall devote at least 90% of the programming broadcast during the broadcast week to programming in the Hebrew language.

(c) The programming shall be drawn exclusively from the following program categories set out in Item 6 of Schedule I to the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990, as amended from time to time:

1    News
2    (a) Analysis and interpretation
      (b) Long-form documentary
3   Reporting and actualities
4    Religion
5    (a) Formal education & pre-school
      (b) Informal education/Recreation and leisure
6     (a) Professional sports
      (b) Amateur sports
7     Drama and comedy
       (a) Ongoing dramatic series
       (b) Ongoing comedy series (sitcoms)
      (c) Specials, mini-series or made-for-TV feature films
       (d) Theatrical feature films aired on TV
       (e) Animated television programs and films
       (f) Programs of comedy sketches, improvisation, unscripted works, stand-up comedy
       (g) Other drama
8     (a) Music and dance
       (b) Music video clips
       (c) Music video programs
9      Variety
10    Game shows
11    (a) General entertainment and human interest
       (b) Reality television
12    Interstitials
13    Public service announcements
14    Infomercials, promotional and corporate videos

3. The service renewed hereby is designated as a Category B service.

For the purposes of these conditions of licence:

“broadcast day” and “clock hour” shall have the same meanings as those set out in section 2 of the Television Broadcasting Regulations, 1987.

“broadcast week” shall have the same meaning as that set out in the Radio Regulations, 1986.

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Appendix 31 to Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2013-466

Terms, conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for the third-language, general interest, ethnic specialty Category B service S.S.TV

Terms

The licence will expire 31 August 2017.

Conditions of licence

1. The licence shall adhere to the conditions set out in Appendix 1 to Standard conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for Category B pay and specialty services – Corrected Appendices 1 and 2, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2010-786-1, 18 July 2011, except for condition 7d), which will not apply, and condition 7a), which is replaced by the following:

2. In regard to the nature of service:

(a) The licensee shall provide a national, third-language, general interest, ethnic specialty Category B service dedicated to programming that focuses on Punjabi religious teachings and religion; music, dance and video based on Punjabi culture; and news and information concerning East Indian countries and Punjabi communities in Canada.

(b) The licensee shall devote at least 50% of the programming broadcast during the broadcast week to programming in the Punjabi language.

(c) The licensee shall devote no more than 38% of the programming broadcast during the broadcast week to programming in the Hindi language.

(d) The licensee shall devote no more than 7% of the programming broadcast during the broadcast week to programming in the Urdu language.

(e) The licensee shall devote no more than 5% of the programming broadcast during the broadcast week to programming in the English language.

(f) The programming shall be drawn exclusively from the following program categories set out in Item 6 of Schedule I to the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990, as amended from time to time:

1     News
4     Religion
5     (a) Formal education & pre-school
       (b) Informal education/Recreation and leisure
7     (a) Ongoing dramatic series
       (c) Specials, mini-series or made-for-TV feature films
       (d) Theatrical feature films aired on TV
       (g) Other drama
8     (b) Music video clips
       (c) Music video programs
11    (a) General entertainment and human interest
       (b) Reality television
13    Interstitials

3. The service renewed hereby is designated as a Category B service.

For the purposes of these conditions of licence:

“broadcast day” and “clock hour” shall have the same meanings as those set out in section 2 of the Television Broadcasting Regulations, 1987.

“broadcast week” shall have the same meaning as that set out in the Radio Regulations, 1986.

#8220;local advertising” is advertising that does not fall within the definitions of national and regional advertising, i.e., advertising to persons who provide goods or services in more than one market and/or province.

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Footnotes

Footnote 1

As set out in Broadcasting Public Notice 2008-100, effective 31 August 2011, Category 2 services were renamed Category B services.

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Footnote 2

A number of these licences were administratively renewed until 31 August 2013 in Broadcasting Decisions 2009-145, 2010-562 and 2011-417.

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Footnote 3

During the course of this proceeding, the Commission approved an application in a Commission letter dated 19 April 2013 to effect a change in ownership and effective control of 4510810 to Fifth Dimension and modified its ownership records accordingly.

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Footnote 4

The Commission notes that Gol TV, Leafs TV and NBA TV Canada are operated by a corporation jointly controlled by Rogers Communications Inc. and BCE Inc.

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Footnote 5

The current condition of licence reads as follows: The licensee shall provide a national English-language Category B specialty programming undertaking devoted to fishing and fishing enthusiasts. Programming will focus on fly fishing, cooking fish, conserving lakes and rivers, and finding the best places to fish.

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Footnote 6

Namely, Wild TV and The Canadian Sportsmen Channel

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Footnote 7

See Broadcasting Regulatory Policies 2010-786-1, 2011-442 and 2011-443

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Various independent specialty Category B services – Licence renewals

Introduction

Commission’s analysis and decisions

Reductions to or relief from the standard accessibility requirements

Licensees’ proposals

Commission’s analysis and decisions

Amendments to Canadian programming exhibition requirements

Amendment to the nature of service definition

Broadcast of advertising

Removal or reduction of limits on certain program categories

The proposals

Commission’s analysis and decisions

Expectations relating to closed captioning

Other matters

Non-compliance and the length of the licence term

All TV

Penthouse TV

HARDtv

Red Hot TV

Wild TV

S.S. TV

Conclusion

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