Broadcasting Information Bulletin CRTC 2018-161

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Ottawa, 11 May 2018

Guidelines for all licensees of broadcasting undertakings serving the province of Ontario – Provincial election

1. On 9 May 2018, a provincial election was announced in Ontario. The election will occur on 7 June 2018.
2. Any question pertaining to applicable provincial legislation should be referred to the Chief Electoral Officer of Ontario:

   Elections Ontario
   Attention: Chief Electoral Officer of Ontario, Greg Essensa
   51 Rolark Drive
   Toronto ON  M1R 3B

   
   Telephone:  1-888-668-8683
   Fax: 1-866-714-2809
   TTY: 1-888-292-2312
   Email address: info@elections.on.ca

3. Licensees of all radio and television stations, discretionary services and broadcasting distribution undertakings serving any part of Ontario should familiarize themselves with the Commission’s Guidelines for TV and radio broadcasters and TV service providers during an election.
4. Extra copies of the guide are available from the Commission upon request.
5. Any inquiry relating to broadcasts of partisan political character should be addressed to the Commission by letter, fax, by telephone confirmed by letter or fax or directly online at: www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/contact.

   Mailing address:
   CRTC
   Ottawa, Ontario
   K1A 0N2
   Fax: 819-994-021

   
   Contact:
   Ricardo Wicker: 819-639-4716
   Yael Wexler: 819-353-2404
   Secretary General

Date modified:

2018-05-11