Consultation about the modernization of radio processes
Current status: Decision issued
The CRTC’s decision gives more flexibility to radio stations. Licences will now be open-ended with no expiry dates, which will save stations time and money on renewals. The CRTC is also making it easier for new stations to launch and for existing ones to operate. The CRTC will continue to ensure that radio stations are following the rules by conducting regular simplified audits.
This consultation examined proposals to provide traditional radio broadcasters with more flexibility while reducing regulatory burden.
This consultation ran from November 15, 2024, to January 20, 2025.
Who was the focus of this consultation
This consultation was of most interest to:
- Traditional radio stations (commercial, community, campus and Indigenous)
- AM/FM stations
- Canadian creators
- Artists, organizations and cultural communities
- Indigenous peoples and members of equity-deserving groups
- Official language minority communities (OLMCs)
Key topics for discussion
We invited you to provide your comments on:
- Potential measures to provide flexibility
- Licence terms
- Current and proposed non-compliance measures
- Licence renewal process
- Reporting requirements
Read the Notice of Consultation for more details.
What we learned
- Interventions (comments we received online, by mail and by fax)
Related information
- Information Bulletin: Guidance on the requirements for the addition of rebroadcasting transmitters
- Call for comments on proposed amendments to existing exemption orders for various types of radio programming undertakings
- CRTC consults on definition of Canadian content and flexible approach for radio
- Key Radio Regulations and Policies
- Revised Commercial Radio Policy - Broadcasting Regulatory Policy 2022-332
- Amendments to exemption orders for various types of radio programming undertakings - Broadcasting Regulatory Policy 2018-137
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