Other Broadcasting Annual Return Survey
[Processes] [Due dates] [Significant changes] [Forms]
This survey is to be completed by all large broadcasting distribution undertakings, multi-system operators and over-the-air television and radio ownership groups in Canada, as identified in Broadcasting Public Notice CRTC 2008-97.
For the collection of data for the period ended 31 August certain entities will be asked to submit their data using paper-based forms. Such entities have been contacted directly and are required to complete the paper-based survey forms and return them to the Commission.
Authority
The Radio and TV information filed using DCS is submitted under the authority of both the Broadcasting Information Regulations, 1993 and the Statistics Act. Full details of these administrative changes can be found in Broadcasting Circular CRTC 2007-7.
Processes
- Collection of emergency alert messages steps
Due dates
- 30 November – Data forms
Significant changes
1411 - Emergency alert implementation report form
- Requesting summary of software/firmware updates on alerting equipment (e.g., modifications that ensure all relevant information is displayed for public alerts).
- Seeking additional information concerning the successful issuance of actual alert messages and the inclusion of all crucial information in the alerts.
1181 - HD Radio Technology – Annual Report
- In accordance with Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2014-554, licensees must inform the Commission in writing of any experimentation with HD Radio, or other digital radio technologies, that they undertake, including the type of service they provide.
- Additional questions have been added requesting that licensees further describe the extent of their use of HD radio services.
What’s new for this year in the Annual Return forms?
1121 - Emerging and Indigenous artist content
- This new form captures information about the number of selections aired by emerging and Indigenous-Canadian artists.
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