The purpose of this consultation is to find out how we can ensure that Canadians who rely on closed captioning have access to barrier-free programming online.
This video in sign language shows the content of the Summary section in the Broadcasting Notice of Consultation CRTC 2024-137.
In this public proceeding, the CRTC wishes to identify, remove and prevent barriers to access online content for persons who are Deaf or hard of hearing by seeking comments on the establishment of a regulatory policy regarding closed captioning of programs provided by online streaming undertakings operating in Canada.
The CRTC will accept comments on or before 19 August 2024. The deadline to file replies is 18 September 2024.
The CRTC will accept video comments and replies in ASL and LSQ for this proceeding.