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Broadcasting Information Bulletin CRTC 2021-289

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Ottawa, 17 August 2021

Guidelines for all licensees of broadcasting undertakings serving Canada – Federal general election

  1. On 15 August 2021, a federal general election in Canada was announced. The election will take place on 20 September 2021.
  2. In accordance with section 347 of the Canada Elections Act, notice is hereby given to all licensees of broadcasting undertakings serving Canada to familiarize themselves with the Commission’s Guidelines for TV and radio broadcasters and TV service providers during an election (Guidelines).
  3. Station managers are requested to distribute these guidelines to news departments, program departments, sales departments, traffic departments and any other affected personnel.
  4. These Guidelines should be considered in conjunction with the Canada Elections Act and the guidelines issued by the Broadcasting Arbitrator in accordance with section 346 of the Canada Elections Act. A version of these guidelines can be found on CRTC’s website and on Elections Canada website. The information contained in the PDF has been provided by an external source. The Government of Canada is not responsible for the accuracy, reliability or timeliness of the information supplied by external sources. Content provided by external sources is not subject to official languages, privacy and accessibility requirements.
  5. Copies of the Guidelines and the guidelines issued by the Broadcasting Arbitrator for use by licensees are available from the Commission upon request.
  6. Any questions pertaining to the Broadcasting Act and regulations thereunder regarding broadcasts of a partisan political character should be addressed to the Commission by letter, fax, telephone confirmed by letter or fax, or directly online at www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/contact.

    Mailing address:
    CRTC
    Ottawa, Ontario
    K1A 0N2
    Fax: 819-994-0218

    Contact:
    Ricardo Wicker: 819-639-4716

  7. Any questions pertaining to the Canada Elections Act should be referred to:

    Elections Canada
    30 Victoria Street
    Gatineau, Quebec
    K1A 0M6
    Telephone: 613-993-2975
    Toll free Canada and USA: 1-800-463-6868
    Toll free Mexico: 001-800-514-6868
    TTY: 1-800-361-8935
    Fax: 613-954-8584, 1-888-524-1444 toll-free in Canada and the United States
    Email Contact Form: https://csep-pesc.elections.ca/en-CA/intake/

    Y. Monica Song
    The Broadcasting Arbitrator
    99 Bank Street

    Suite 1420
    Ottawa, Ontario
    K1P 1H4
    Telephone: 613-783-9698
    Email: monica.song@dentons.com

Secretary General

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