Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2017-70

Reference: Part 1 application posted on 8 December 2016

Ottawa, 10 March 2017

TekSavvy Solutions Inc.
Across Canada

Application 2016-1235-9

Addition of WJBK-TV Detroit to the List of non-Canadian programming services and stations authorized for distribution

The Commission approves an application from TekSavvy Solutions Inc. (TekSavvy), acting as the Canadian sponsor, to add WJBK-TV Detroit, Michigan, a non-Canadian television station, to the List of non-Canadian programming services and stations authorized for distribution (the list). The Commission did not receive any interventions regarding this application. The revised list can be found on the Commission’s website at www.crtc.gc.ca and may be obtained in hard copy on request.
TekSavvy described WJBK-TV as a 24-hour general interest station (100% English-language) that is the Detroit affiliate of the FOX Television network.
The Commission assesses applications for the addition of non-Canadian television stations on a case-by-case basis, and considers whether the addition would contribute to the achievement of the policy objectives set out in section 3(1) of the Broadcasting Act, namely, to serve the public interest of Canadians and contribute to the provision of programming drawn from local, regional, national and international sources.

Secretary General