Broadcasting Notice of Consultation CRTC 2026-79
Gatineau, 30 April 2026
Public record: 1011-NOC2026-0079
Notice of hearing
9 July 2026
National Capital Region
Deadline for submission of interventions/comments/answers: 1 June 2026
[Submit an intervention/comment/answer or view related documents]
The Commission will hold a virtual hearing on 9 July 2026 at 11:00 a.m. in the National Capital Region. The Commission intends to consider the following applications, subject to interventions, without the appearance of the parties:
Applicants/Licensees and Locality
- Parry Sound Community Radio Association
Parry Sound, Ontario
Application 2025-0134-5 - Samantha Melanie Bear, on behalf of a not-for-profit corporation to be incorporated
Flying Dust First Nation (Meadow Lake), Saskatchewan
Application 2025-0540-5 - Saddle Lake Radio Society
Saddle Lake, Alberta
Application 2025-0479-5 - Golden Cooperative Radio
Golden, British Columbia
Application 2025-0561-0
Applications
1. Parry Sound Community Radio Association
Parry Sound, Ontario
Application 2025-0134-5
Application by Parry Sound Community Radio Association for a broadcasting licence to operate an English-language community FM radio station in Parry Sound, Ontario.
The station would operate at 97.9 MHz (channel 250B1) with an effective radiated power (ERP) of 7,750 watts (non-directional antenna with an effective height of antenna above average terrain [EHAAT] of 47.1 metres).
The applicant proposed to broadcast 126 hours of local programming per broadcast week. This would include approximately 5 hours and 47 minutes of local and regional news and approximately 3 hours and 1 minute of national news.
The application would have very little or no commercial impact. Therefore, the Commission will examine this application during this proceeding, given that it would fall under an exception to issue a call for comments on market capacity and the appropriateness of issuing a call for radio applications, as set out in Broadcasting Regulatory Policy 2014-554.
Should the Commission approve this application, it proposes to make an order pursuant to subsection 9.1(1) of the Broadcasting Act (the Act) requiring the new licensee to adhere to the applicable standard conditions of service set out in Broadcasting Regulatory Policy 2012-304, as well as to applicable requirements set out in the Radio Regulations, 1986, that were made under paragraphs 10(1)(a) and (i) of the Act.
The Commission further proposes to make an order pursuant to subsection 9.1(1) of the Act requiring the new licensee to adhere to the applicable conditions of service set out in Appendix 1 to Broadcasting Regulatory Policy 2025-265 and Broadcasting Regulatory Policy 2025-265-1.
Furthermore, the Commissions proposes to make an order pursuant to subsection 9.1(1) of the Act imposing a condition requiring the new licensee to adhere to standard conditions relating to the National Public Alerting System (NPAS) and to advise the Commission of the implementation of the NPAS after the installation of the alerting equipment.
Further obligations that would reflect issues raised on the record of this proceeding may also be imposed by way of orders. This proceeding provides the opportunity for the applicant and the public to comment on these issues and any orders that may arise as a result.
Consistent with subsection 9.1(4) of the Act, interested persons may, as part of this process, make representations to the Commission with respect to these proposed orders.
The Commission may withdraw this application from the public hearing if it is not advised by the Department of Industry (also known as Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada), at least 20 days prior to the hearing, that the application is technically acceptable.
Applicant’s contact information:
21A Belvedere Avenue
Unit 107
Parry Sound, Ontario
P2A 2A2
Email: dmccann@pscr.ca
Email to request electronic version of application: dmccann@pscr.ca
2. Samantha Melanie Bear, on behalf of a not-for-profit corporation to be incorporated
Flying Dust First Nation (Meadow Lake), Saskatchewan
Application 2025-0540-5
Application by Samantha Melanie Bear, on behalf of a not-for-profit corporation to be incorporated, for a broadcasting licence to operate a low power Indigenous (Type B Native) FM radio station in Flying Dust First Nation (Meadow Lake), Saskatchewan.
The station would operate at 94.1 MHz (channel 231LP) with an average effective radiated power (ERP) of 44.8 watts (non-directional antenna with an effective height of antenna above average terrain [EHAAT] of 14.5 metres).
The proposed station would serve the needs of the Indigenous community of Flying Dust First Nation and Meadow Lake.
The applicant proposed to broadcast 126 hours of programming per broadcast week, of which 86 hours would be devoted to local programming.
The applicant also proposed to broadcast, per broadcast week, 26 hours of programming in the English language and 14 hours of programming in the Cree language.
Should the Commission approve the application, it proposes to make an order pursuant to subsection 9.1(1) of the Broadcasting Act (the Act) requiring the new licensee to adhere to the applicable standard conditions of service set out in Public Notice 2001-70 as well as to the applicable requirements set out in the Radio Regulations, 1986, that were made under paragraphs 10(1)(a) and (i) of the Act.
The Commission further proposes to make an order pursuant to subsection 9.1(1) of the Act requiring the new licensee to adhere to the applicable conditions of service set out in Appendix 1 to Broadcasting Regulatory Policy 2025-265 and Broadcasting Regulatory Policy 2025-265-1.
Furthermore, the Commission proposes to make an order pursuant to subsection 9.1(1) of the Act requiring the new licensee to adhere to standard conditions relating to the National Public Alerting System (NPAS) and to advise the Commission of the implementation of the NPAS after the installation of the alerting equipment.
Further obligations that would reflect issues raised on the record of this proceeding may also be imposed by way of orders. This proceeding provides the opportunity for the applicant and the public to comment on these issues and any orders that may arise as a result.
Consistent with subsection 9.1(4) of the Act, interested persons may, as part of this process, make representations to the Commission with respect to these proposed orders.
The Commission may withdraw this application from the public hearing if it is not advised by the Department of Industry (also known as Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada), at least 20 days prior to the hearing, that the application is technically acceptable.
Applicant’s contact information:
P.O. Box 8090 F.D.
Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan
S9X 1T8
Email: shb2021@hotmail.com
Email to request electronic version of application: shb2021@hotmail.com
3. Saddle Lake Radio Society
Saddle Lake, Alberta
Application 2025-0479-5
Application by Saddle Lake Radio Society for a broadcasting licence to operate an Indigenous (Type B Native) FM radio station in Saddle Lake, Alberta.
The station would operate at 89.7 MHz (channel 209A) with an effective radiated power (ERP) of 1,000 watts (non-directional antenna with an effective height of antenna above average terrain [EHAAT] of 42.2 metres).
The proposed station would serve the needs of the Indigenous community of the Saddle Lake Cree Nation area.
The applicant proposed to broadcast 126 hours of programming per broadcast week, of which 94 hours and 30 minutes would be devoted to local programming.
The applicant also proposed to broadcast, per broadcast week, 68 hours of programming in the English language and 58 hours of programming in various Indigenous languages, including Plains Cree.
Should the Commission approve the application, it proposes to make an order pursuant to subsection 9.1(1) of the Broadcasting Act (the Act) requiring the new licensee to adhere to the applicable standard conditions of service set out in Public Notice 2001-70, as well as to the requirements set out in the Radio Regulations, 1986, that were made under paragraphs 10(1)(a) and (i) of the Act.
The Commission further proposes to make an order pursuant to subsection 9.1(1) of the Act requiring the new licensee to adhere to the applicable conditions of service set out in Appendix 1 to Broadcasting Regulatory Policy 2025-265 and Broadcasting Regulatory Policy 2025-265-1.
Furthermore, the Commission proposes to make an order pursuant to subsection 9.1(1) of the Act imposing a condition requiring the new licensee to adhere to standard conditions relating to the National Public Alerting System (NPAS) and to advise the Commission of the implementation of the NPAS after the installation of the alerting equipment.
Further obligations that would reflect issues raised on the record of this proceeding may also be imposed by way of orders. This proceeding provides the opportunity for the applicant and the public to comment on these issues and any orders that may arise as a result.
Consistent with subsection 9.1(4) of the Act, interested persons may, as part of this process, make representations to the Commission with respect to these proposed orders.
The Commission may withdraw this application from the public hearing if it is not advised by the Department of Industry (also known as Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada), at least 20 days prior to the hearing, that the application is technically acceptable.
Applicant’s contact information:
5033-44 Avenue
St. Paul, Alberta
T0A 3A4
Email:saddlelakeradio@gmail.com
Email to request electronic version of application: saddlelakeradio@gmail.com
4. Golden Cooperative Radio
Golden, British Columbia
Application 2025-0561-0
Application by Golden Cooperative Radio for a broadcasting licence to operate an English-language developmental community low-power FM radio station in Golden, British Columbia.
The station would operate at 91.9 MHz (channel 220LP) with an effective radiated power (ERP) of 5 watts (non-directional antenna with an effective height of antenna above average terrain [EHAAT] of -90.4 metres).
The applicant proposed to broadcast 119 hours of programming per broadcast week, of which 114 hours would be devoted to local programming and 2 hours and 20 minutes would be devoted to local news.
The applicant also proposed to broadcast up to 2 hours of French-language programming per broadcast week.
The application would have very little or no commercial impact. Therefore, the Commission will examine this application during this proceeding, given that it would fall under an exception to issue a call for comments on market capacity and the appropriateness of issuing a call for radio applications, as set out in Broadcasting Regulatory Policy 2014-554.
Should the Commission approve the application, it proposes to make an order pursuant to subsection 9.1(1) of the Broadcasting Act (the Act) requiring the new licensee to adhere to the applicable standard conditions of service set out in Broadcasting Regulatory Policy 2012-304, as well as applicable requirements set out in the Radio Regulations, 1986, that were made under paragraphs 10(1)(a) and (i) of the Act. The Commission also proposes to make an order pursuant to subsection 9.1(1) of the Act allowing the new licensee to devote up to 2 hours of the programming broadcast each broadcast week to French-language programming.
The Commission further proposes to make an order pursuant to subsection 9.1(1) of the Act requiring the new licensee to adhere to the applicable conditions of service set out in Appendix 1 to Broadcasting Regulatory Policy 2025-265 and Broadcasting Regulatory Policy 2025-265-1.
Furthermore, the Commission proposes to make an order pursuant to subsection 9.1(1) of the Act imposing a condition requiring the new licensee to adhere to standard conditions relating to the National Public Alerting System (NPAS) and to advise the Commission of the implementation of the NPAS after the installation of the alerting equipment.
Further obligations that would reflect issues raised on the record of this proceeding may also be imposed by way of orders. This proceeding provides the opportunity for the applicant and the public to comment on these issues and any orders that may arise as a result.
Consistent with subsection 9.1(4) of the Act, interested persons may, as part of this process, make representations to the Commission with respect to these proposed orders.
The Commission may withdraw this application from the public hearing if it is not advised by the Department of Industry (also known as Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada), at least 20 days prior to the hearing, that the application is technically acceptable.
Applicant’s contact information:
819 Park Drive
P.O. Box 1486
Golden, British Columbia
V0A 1H0
Email: info@goldencoopradio.ca
Email to request electronic version of application: info@goldencoopradio.ca
Licence term
If the Commission grants licences to the applicants, it intends to do so consistent with its determinations in Broadcasting Regulatory Policy 2025-265. This means that, except in the case of developmental stations, the Commission would issue licences with an indefinite term. Developmental stations are typically licenced for an initial term of five years, after which they may be renewed with an indefinite term.
Procedure
Deadline for interventions, comments or answers
1 June 2026
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission Rules of Practice and Procedure (the Rules of Procedure) apply to the present proceeding. Accordingly, the procedure set out below must be read in conjunction with the Rules of Procedure and related documents, which can be found on the Commission’s website under Acts and Regulations. The guidelines set out in Broadcasting and Telecom Information Bulletin 2010-959 provide information to help interested persons and parties understand the Rules of Procedure so that they can more effectively participate in Commission proceedings.
An intervention or answer from a respondent must be filed with the Commission and served on the applicant on or before the above-mentioned date. An answer from a respondent must also be served on any other respondent.
Interventions and answers must clearly identify the application referred to and indicate whether parties support or oppose the application, or, if they propose changes to it, include the facts and grounds for their proposal.
Interested persons and parties can coordinate, organize, and file, in a single submission, interventions by other interested persons or parties who share their position. Information on how to file this type of submission, known as a joint supporting intervention, as well as a template for the covering letter to be filed by the parties, can be found in Broadcasting Information Bulletin 2010-28-1.
The Commission encourages interested persons and parties to monitor the record of the proceeding, available on the Commission’s website, for additional information that they may find useful when preparing their submissions.
Submissions longer than five pages should include a summary. Each paragraph of all submissions should be numbered, and the line ***End of document*** should follow the last paragraph. This will help the Commission verify that the document has not been damaged during electronic transmission.
Pursuant to Broadcasting and Telecom Information Bulletin 2015-242, the Commission expects incorporated entities and associations, and encourages all interested persons and parties, to file submissions for Commission proceedings in accessible formats (for example, text-based file formats that allow text to be enlarged, modified, or read by screen readers). To provide assistance in this regard, the Commission has posted on its website guidelines for preparing documents in accessible formats.
For more information on accessibility and accommodations in Commission proceedings, please see Broadcasting and Telecom Information Bulletin 2025-95.
Submissions must be filed by sending them to the Secretary General of the Commission using only one of the following means:
by completing the
[Intervention/comment/answer form]
or
by mail to
CRTC, Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0N2
or
by fax at
819-994-0218
A true copy of each intervention or answer from a respondent must be sent to the applicant and, in the case of a respondent to an application, to any other respondent.
Parties who send documents electronically must ensure that they will be able to prove, upon Commission request, that filing, or where required, service of a particular document was completed. Accordingly, parties must keep proof of the sending and receipt of each document for 180 days after the date on which the document is filed or served. The Commission advises parties who file or serve documents by electronic means to exercise caution when using e-mail for the service of documents, as it may be difficult to establish that service has occurred.
In accordance with the Rules of Procedure, a document must be received by the Commission and all relevant parties by 5 p.m. Vancouver time (8 p.m. Gatineau time) on the date it is due. Parties are responsible for ensuring the timely delivery of their submissions and will not be notified if their submissions are received after the deadline. Late submissions, including those due to postal delays, will not be considered by the Commission and will not be made part of the public record.
The Commission will not formally acknowledge submissions. It will, however, fully consider all submissions, which will form part of the public record of the proceeding, provided that the procedure for filing set out above has been followed.
In the event that an application to be considered during the non-appearing phase of the hearing is brought to an oral phase of the hearing, and if parties wish to appear, they must provide reasons why their written interventions or answers are not sufficient and why an appearance is necessary. Parties requiring communication support must state their request on the first page of their intervention. Only those parties whose requests to appear have been granted will be contacted by the Commission and invited to appear at the public hearing.
Privacy notice
Please note the following:
- Documents will be posted on the Commission’s website exactly as received, in the official language and format in which they are received. This includes any personal information contained in them, such as full names, email addresses, postal/street addresses, and telephone and fax numbers.
- All personal information parties provide as part of this proceeding, except information designated as confidential, will be posted on the Commission’s website and can be accessed by others.
- However, the information parties provide can only be accessed from the web page of this particular proceeding. As a result, a general search of the Commission’s website using either its search engine or a third-party search engine will not provide access to the information that was provided as part of this proceeding.
- Personal information that parties provide may be used by the Commission for the purpose the information was obtained, or for a similar purpose.
Availability of documents
Electronic versions of the applications are available on the Commission’s website at www.crtc.gc.ca by selecting the application number within this notice. They are also available from the applicants, either on their websites or upon request by contacting the applicants at their email addresses, provided above.
Links to interventions, replies and answers filed for this proceeding, as well as other documents referred to in this notice, are available on the Commission’s Consultations and hearings: have your say page.
Documents are available upon request during normal business hours by contacting:
Documentation Centre
Examinationroom@crtc.gc.ca
Client Services
Toll-free telephone: 1-877-249-2782
Toll-free TTY: 1-877-909-2782
Secretary General
Related documents
- Modernization of radio processes – Finalization of conditions of service, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2025-265-1, 9 January 2026
- Modernization of radio processes, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2025-265, 10 October 2025
- Accessibility and accommodations guidelines, Broadcasting and Telecom Information Bulletin CRTC 2025-95, 14 May 2025
- Filing submissions for Commission proceedings in accessible formats, Broadcasting and Telecom Information Bulletin CRTC 2015-242, 8 June 2015
- A targeted policy review of the commercial radio sector, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2014-554, 28 October 2014
- Standard conditions of licence for campus and community radio stations, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2012-304, 22 May 2012
- Guidelines on the CRTC Rules of Practice and Procedure, Broadcasting and Telecom Information Bulletin CRTC 2010-959, 23 December 2010
- Changes to certain practices for filing interventions - Expansion of filing practices to include the filing of joint supporting comments for broadcasting policy proceedings, Broadcasting Information Bulletin CRTC 2010-28-1, 10 December 2010
- Changes to conditions of licence for certain native radio undertakings, Public Notice CRTC 2001-70, 15 June 2001
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