Application to obtain a broadcasting licence to operate a commercial or ethnic radio undertaking (including low-power) - Form 101

General Instructions

Filing

File electronically via My CRTC Account by attaching the application to the Cover page. My CRTC Account allows you to securely submit documents to the Commission with a user ID and password. Therefore, a signature is not required when using My CRTC Account. Applicants who file their application in this manner are not required to submit a hard copy of the application and its related documents.

Applicants who cannot send their application electronically with My CRTC Account can contact the Commission at 1-877-249-CRTC (2782).

Instructions

The following questionnaire is in HTML format and may be downloaded to the word processing software of your choice. This enables you to complete the downloaded questionnaire by inserting your response in bold letters immediately following the question. You may add lines to the tables if necessary but do not alter or delete any text from the questionnaire.

The application must be divided into sections as set out in the questionnaire and include the numbered questions followed by the corresponding response. Responses must be provided, at a minimum, in a size 10 font.

Naming conventions for electronic documents

The following documents should be submitted as separate electronic documents using the naming convention specified below. The document number (Doc#) indicates the ascending order in which the documents should appear on the public file.

1. General information

Type of station:

AM (  ) FM (  ) Check here if low-power ^{Footnote *} (  )

Location of undertaking:________________________________________________________

1.1 Provide a brief description of your application:

______________________________________________________________________________

1.2 Identification of applicant

Individual ( ) Company ( ) Company to be incorporated ( ) Other ( )

If other, specify:_______________

Name:
Address:
City:
Province/Territory:
Postal code:
Telephone:
Fax:
Email:

Contact person representing the applicant

(if there is no appointed designated representative under question 1.2)

Name:
Title:
Telephone:
Email:

1.3 Appointment of designated representative

I, _________________________, the applicant, hereby designate____________________ as my designated representative for and on my behalf and in my name to sign, file and complete (if necessary) an application with the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission and to sign and file a reply with respect thereto and I do hereby ratify, confirm and adopt as my own act, such application and all replies made thereto.

Date:
At: Example: city, province
Signature (a signature is not required when submitting electronically):
Address of designated representative:
Title:
Telephone:
Fax:
Email:

1.4 Declaration of the applicant or its designated representative

I, ___________________________________ , solemnly declare that:

1. I am the designated representative of the applicant named in this application brief and as such have knowledge of all matters declared therein.

2. The statements made in this application or in any document filed pursuant to any request for further information by the Commission are (will be) to the best of my knowledge and believed to be true in all respects.

3. The opinions and estimates given in this application or in any document filed pursuant to any request for further information by the Commission are (will be) based on facts as known to me.

4. I have examined the provisions of the Broadcasting Act and the broadcasting regulations and policies relevant to this application.

And I have signed

Signature (a signature is not required when submitting electronically):
Date:

Witnessed by

Signature (a signature is not required when submitting electronically):
Name:
Date:
At: Example: city, province

1.5 Procedural request

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission Rules of Practice and Procedure (the Rules of Procedure) allow an interested person to request that the Commission exercise a power under the Rules of Procedure or change the Rules of Procedure for a specific proceeding (sections 5 and 7). This is generally called a procedural request. You may consult Implementation of new Rules of Practice and Procedure, Broadcasting and Telecom Regulatory Policy CRTC 2010-958, 23 December 2010, and Guidelines on the CRTC Rules of Practice and Procedure, Broadcasting and Telecom Information Bulletin CRTC 2010-959, 23 December 2010, for more information.

Is the applicant requesting that the Commission make an exception to its Rules of Procedure in the treatment of this application?

Yes (  ) No (  )

If yes, please indicate which section of the Rules of Procedure you wish to vary and provide a detailed rationale as to why this request should be granted:

1.6 Application

The Commission will return the application if it has not been duly completed. The onus will be on the applicant to submit a complete application that provides all of the relevant information, to identify all regulatory issues raised in the application and to provide supporting documentation.

Submit a website address or email address where an electronic copy of the application may be requested:

Website:
Example: www.mycompany.com

Email:
Example: no-reply@no-reply.com

Please describe the exceptional circumstances that lead you to file your application with the Commission despite the postponement of the review of any new radio applications or complaints announced in Change to the processing time for applications and complaints relating to radio undertakings, Broadcasting Information Bulletin CRTC 2023-278, 22 August 2023. Please note that if you do not answer this question, or if the nature of your request is not deemed exceptional, the review of your request may be deferred for a period of approximately two years during which the Commission establishes its regulatory plan to modernize the Canadian broadcasting system. Should the Commission determine that you have demonstrated with supporting evidence that exceptional circumstances justify processing your application, the Commission notes that the processing time may be longer than usual and as a result the Commission’s service objectives may not be met:

1.7

It is mandatory that you file a supplementary brief identified as Appendix 1, ensuring that you, at a minimum:

• Indicate the proposed musical format of the station.

• Indicate the demographic group that the service will target.

• Provide information demonstrating market demand.

• Indicate if an alternative frequency has been identified and address the impact it could have on your business plan in the event that you are not granted the frequency you are applying for.

• If proposing an exception to any of the Commission's regulations or policies, provide details, rationale and any other information relevant to such proposal to explain why the proposed exception is warranted in the circumstances.

If the supplementary brief exceeds 10 pages, include an executive summary.

2. Ownership

Ownership information

Appendix 2A:

All applicants must complete section a) of the appendix but MAY BE exempt from completing section b).

• The applicant

  The entity applying to obtain a broadcasting licence to operate a commercial radio undertaking.

• The shareholder corporations

  The parent corporation, the corporations which form part of the control chain and all corporations or legal entities listed in a table 2.2 holding directly or indirectly 10% or more of the voting interest of the corporation to which the table 2.2 pertains.

  You may be exempt from completing this section if all ownership information for each of the entities that form part of the control chain has been supplied within the last 12 months from the date of this application and accepted as satisfactory by the Commission. You must also ensure that:

  • no changes have occurred since the last filing that would be subject to a notification requirement or prior approval by the Commission pursuant to the Radio Regulations, 1986 (the Regulations);

  • no amalgamation has occurred; and

  • the exemption statement in section a) of Appendix 2A has been completed.

Control statement and agreements

Append as Appendix 2B:

• A statement regarding who controls/will control the licensee and by what means. If the control is to be held by a shareholder corporation, also advise who controls/will control it and by what means.
• If applicable, attach all related documents, such as Shareholders Agreement, Voting Trust Agreement, Local Management Agreement, Management Agreement, etc. Provide a draft copy where an executed copy is not available.

Corporate documents

Append as Appendix 2C, a copy of all constituting documents (for  example, Certificate and Articles of Incorporation, Amendment or Amalgamation, By-Laws, Partnership Agreement, etc.), that are not already on file with the Commission:

• For the applicant that is; not yet incorporated, provide draft documents.
• For the parent corporation and for each corporation or other legal entity listed in table 2.2 of Appendix 2A, holding directly or indirectly 20% or more of the voting interest of the corporation to which the table 2.2 pertains.

3. Industry consolidation and cross-media ownership

3.1

Has the information in 3.2 been submitted to the Commission within the last 12 months?

Yes (  ) No (  )

If yes, provide the references to the application containing this information:

Application No.: __________________ Date filed: _____________________

If yes, proceed to section 4.

If no, complete question 3.2.

3.2

Complete the following table by providing a list of all entities involved in any of the areas listed below, for which any investment (equity and/or debt securities) is held by the applicant, its directors, a corporation that directly or indirectly controls the applicant and any shareholder holding 20% or more of the voting interest of the applicant. The table may be appended as Appendix 3.

Business classification code:

1. other CRTC licence holder and exempted undertakings;

2. daily newspaper;

3. non-daily newspaper or other media publisher;

4. production or distribution of programming material;

5. lessor of property, plant or equipment of applicant;

6. telecommunications company regulated under the Telecommunications Act; and

7. company owning securities in any of categories (a) to (f).

4. Technical information

Applicants are advised to consult with their broadcast engineering consultants when completing this section to ensure that that the information provided is consistent with the engineering brief (or the application for a broadcasting certificate) submitted to the Department of Industry.

4.1

Note that all required technical documents must be filed with the Department of Industry prior to submitting your application.

1. Indicate the date of filing: __________________________ (YYYY-MM-DD)

2. You are required to provide a copy of the transmittal communication or courier pick-up receipt of the technical documents filed with the Department of Industry as Appendix 4A.

3. I hereby authorize the Commission to include as part of this application any document or correspondence filed with the Department of Industry with respect to this application.

   Yes (  ) No (  )

   If no, explain.

4.2

In accordance with paragraphs 138-139 of Campus and community radio policy, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2010-499, 22 July 2010, please answer the following:

1. Provide a list of the low-power radio stations that may be affected by this application.

2. Have you contacted the community and campus radio stations on this list to inform them that their station may be affected by this application?

   Yes (  ) No (  )

   If no, provide a detailed rationale explaining why not.

4.3

Provide the following information:

Supporting documents to be appended:

Appendix 4A

A copy of the transmittal communication or courier pick-up receipt of the technical documents were filed with the Department of Industry.

Appendix 4B

In the case of a proposal for conversion from AM to FM band, provide a copy of a map (in colour if available) comparing the 5 mV/m AM contour with the 0.5 mV/m FM contour and of the 15 mV/m AM contour with the 3 mV/m FM contour.

Appendix 4C

In the case of a low-power AM radio station, provide a copy of a map (in colour if available) displaying the proposed 5 mV/m and 15 mV/m coverage contours.

Appendix 4D

In the case of a low-power FM radio station, provide a copy of a map (in colour if available) displaying the proposed 0.5 mV/m and 3 mV/m coverage contours.

Appendix 4E

In the case of a regular power station, a legible copy (in colour if available) of all maps included in the engineering brief submitted to the Department of Industry, outlining the proposed coverage contours as per the Department of Industry's Broadcasting Procedures and Rules.

You are required to submit your maps in an electronic format (for example, .jpg or .bmp file format). In addition, the Commission encourages you to submit your proposed coverage area contours in a geographical information system (GIS) compatible file format (for example, .mid./.mif or .tab). Moreover, provide the map datum and projection used.

Appendix 4F

If applying for an FM undertaking, provide a map showing the realistic 3 mV/m and 0.5 mV/m contours by using an accepted engineering tool such as the CRC's PREDICT software program.

Appendix 4G

Documentation supporting the availability of the proposed transmitter site(s).

5. Cost and funding

5.1

Provide the following information regarding capital costs and facilities:

Questions 5.2 and 5.3 are to be completed only where the cost of the undertaking exceeds $250,000.

5.2

Specify the funds available to finance the proposed transaction:

Equity:

Debt:

Total:

5.3

1. Specify the individual sources of financing for the funds identified in question 5.2 (for example, bank loans, share capital or other loans). If any of these persons among the sources hold public office, by election or appointment, indicate the office held under the name of the person(s).

   Source	$

2. Where financing is to be provided, in whole or in part, through debt securities, provide the list of proposed debt holders, including names, citizenship or jurisdiction of incorporation (or other form of constitution), designation and description of debt securities held and the principal amount of each one.

Supporting documents to be appended

Documentation supporting the availability of each source of financing identified in question 5.3 if the cost of the undertaking exceeds $250,000.

Appendix 5A

Where funds are to be provided, directly or indirectly, by a third party institution such as a bank, credit union, etc., submit a signed letter on the institution's stationery containing the following information:

"We have examined the financial projections of (name of applicant) related to the application(s) before the Commission for a licence(s) to provide (type of service) to (location(s)) and we would be prepared to provide financing in the amount of ($) under the following terms and conditions (specify ALL the terms and conditions), subsequent to a favorable decision by the Commission, for the purpose of providing capital and operating funds related to the undertaking(s)."

Appendix 5B

Where funds are to be provided by (an) individual(s) whether for the purchase of share capital and/or the provision of debt securities, submit a signed statement of net worth from each individual, prepared and notarized within three (3) months of the filing of the application.

Appendix 5C

Where funds are to be provided, directly or indirectly, by a corporation or other legal entity other than the applicant or institutions in (a) or (b) above, submit the audited financial statement of the entity for its most recently completed year of operation and interim financial statements for the period ending within six (6) months of the filing of the application.

Appendix 5D (if applicable)

Where the applicant is already incorporated or otherwise constituted as a legal entity, provide the audited financial statements of the applicant for its most recently completed year of operation and interim financial statements for a period ending within six (6) months of the date of the application.

6. Marketing

6.1

As a basis for revenue calculations, please specify the following:

6.2

Please provide quantitative estimates of the population within the service contours, as well as an estimate of the population within the area to which the station's principal marketing activities will be directed:

6.3

Indicate to which of the communities the station's principal marketing activities will be directed.

6.4

The applicant will by condition of licence have the undertaking operational within 24 months of the date of a favourable decision?

Yes (  ) No (  )

If no, explain.

7. Financial operations

7.1

1. Complete the following table for the proposed undertaking for each 12-month period ending 31 August of the proposed license term.

   The first year of operation will be: ___________

   	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3	Year 4	Year 5	Year 6	Year 7	TOTAL
   Revenue (after agency commissions) ($000)
   National
   Local
   Other (specify)
   TOTAL
   Operating expenses ($000)
   Programming
   Canadian content developmentFootnote *	Basic contributionsFootnote 1
   	Over-and-above contributionFootnote 2
   Technical
   Sales, advertising and promotions
   Administration and general fees
   TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES
   Non-operating expenses ($000)
   Depreciation
   Profit before interest and taxes
   Interest
   Other (specify)
   TOTAL NON-OPERATING EXPENSES
   TOTAL EXPENSES
   Estimated pre-tax income (loss)
   Provision for Income Tax
   NET INCOME (LOSS) AFTER TAXES (for broadcasting operations only)

2. Provide a detailed listing of all supporting financial assumptions and calculations.

7.2

1. If the application is for an FM station to be operated jointly with an existing AM station, please complete the following table for the AM station as well.

   	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3	Year 4	Year 5	Year 6	Year 7	TOTAL
   Revenue (after agency commissions) ($000)
   National
   Local
   Other (specify)
   TOTAL
   Operating expenses ($000)
   Programming
   Canadian content development
   Technical
   Sales, advertising and promotions
   Administration and general fees
   TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES
   Non-operating expenses ($000)
   Depreciation
   Profit before interest and taxes
   Interest
   Other (specify)
   TOTAL NON-OPERATING EXPENSES
   TOTAL EXPENSES
   Estimated pre-tax income (loss)
   Provision for income
   NET INCOME (LOSS) AFTER TAXES (for broadcasting operations only)

2. Provide a detailed listing of all supporting financial assumptions and calculations.

7.3

Provide a projected statement of pre-operating costs for the period prior to the commencement of operation.

7.4

For the second year of operation, provide a table showing the potential source of your projected revenues as they pertain to:

• existing radio services;

• new revenues that would be brought into the broadcasting industry from advertisers which do not currently advertise on radio;

• new revenues that would result from increased spending on the proposed services by advertisers which currently advertise on existing radio services; and

• other media.

8. Programming

8.1 Canadian Content Development (CCD)

Basic contributions

Section 15 of the Regulations requires licensees of commercial radio stations to contribute a basic annual CCD contribution based on the station’s total revenues for the previous broadcast year. The manner in which these contributions are to be allocated is also detailed in subsection 5(15) of the Regulations.

In the case of a new station, since it would not have broadcast during the previous broadcast year, the basic CCD contribution for the first broadcast year of operations would be $0.

For more information on how basic annual contribution amounts are allocated, see subsections 15(4) and 15(5) of the Regulations. For more information on parties and initiatives that are eligible for CCD funding, see paragraphs 108 to 110 of Commercial Radio Policy 2006, Broadcasting Public Notice CRTC 2006-158, 15 December 2006 (Broadcasting Public Notice 2006-158), and Examples of eligible Canadian Content Development parties and initiatives by category as described in Broadcasting Public Notice 2006-158, Commercial Radio Policy.

Over-and-above contributions

Please ensure that the over-and-above contributions indicated in section 8.1 a) of the form are the same as the amounts used to calculate your CCD--related operating expenses (section 7.1 a)). The annual amount indicated in 8.1 a) must also be consistent with the information provided in Appendix 8A – Description of Proposed CCD Initiatives, which is to be submitted along with your application form.

1. If the applicant proposes to exceed its basic contributions to CCD as required by subsection 5(15) of the Regulations, the licensee will devote, by condition of licence, a minimum of $ ___ per year in direct contributions over and above the required basic amount to CCD commencing in the first year of operations of the licence term.

2. As indicated in paragraph 124 of Broadcasting Public Notice 2006-158, a minimum of 20% of the funding commitment that is over and above the basic annual CCD contribution must be allocated to FACTOR or MUSICACTION.

   The licensee will allocate, by condition of licence, a minimum of 20% of the funding commitment indicated in item a) to FACTOR or MUSICACTION.

   Yes (  ) No (  )

   If no, explain.

3. In Appendix 8A, include a detailed description of the initiatives to which the applicant will allocate the rest of the amount indicated in a).

Licensees are reminded that all contributions other than those allocated to FACTOR or MUSICACTION must qualify according to the definition set out in paragraphs 108-110 of Broadcasting Public Notice 2006-158. The Commission will require licensees to demonstrate how the recipients of those CCD funds meet the Commission's definition when filing their annual returns.

AM or FM undertaking

Applicants are reminded that a "broadcast week" refers to the total number of hours devoted to broadcasting during the 126-hour period extending from 6:00 a.m. to midnight, for seven consecutive days beginning on Sunday.

8.2 Language(s) of programming

1. The principal language of programming will be: ____________

2. Other languages of programming:

   	Minimum per Broadcast Week
   	Hours:Minutes	%
   Aboriginal Canadian Languages
   Third-language ProgrammingFootnote 3 (Minimum)

If the station will devote 15% or more of the broadcast week to ethnic programming, complete questions 8.11 to 8.13.

8.3 Total programming hours

The station will broadcast a total of _____ hours per broadcast week (maximum 126 hours, i.e. a complete broadcast week).

If you indicated less than 126 hours, please explain.

8.4 Local programming

The definition of local programming is set out in paragraphs 207 to 208 of Broadcasting Public Notice 2006-158, as amended from time to time. The key elements that must be reflected in the definition or local programming are set out in that notice.

1. Provide a commitment to a minimum level of local programming: ___ hours ___ mins. in each broadcast week.
2. Referring to paragraphs 206 and 207 of Broadcasting Public Notice 2006-158, describe how the service would meet the particular needs and interests of the communities you propose to serve.
   • Include details concerning:
   1. Spoken word content, including news, weather, sports, promotion of local events, public affairs, documentaries, radio plays and dramas, programs of public debate including talk shows and open lines.
   2. Musical selections and music-oriented programs, including pre-recorded and live material.
3. Specify how many hours: minutes per broadcast week will be devoted to newscasts _____.
4. Please provide a breakdown of the number of hours: minutes per broadcast week dedicated to local, national and international news.

Note: The sum of the hours indicated in i), ii) and iii) must be equal the total number of hours: minutes dedicated to newscasts indicated in c).

8.5 Non-local programming

If the number of hours: minutes indicated in section 8.4 differs from the total broadcast hours indicated in section 8.3, indicate your source(s) of non-local programming.

8.6 Emerging artists

Paragraph 92 of Public Notice 2006-158, states that the Commission will ask applicants for new licences to make specific commitments to provide airplay for and to promote emerging Canadian artists and their music. In Definition of emerging Canadian artists on commercial radio, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2011-316, 12 May 2011, the Commission established definitions for emerging English and French-language Canadian artists.

1. What total percentage of musical selections aired in each broadcast week would be devoted to Canadian emerging artists?

2. If the Commission decides to impose a commitment relating to Canadian emerging artists and their music as conditions of licence, confirm that the licensee will adhere to its commitment in i) by condition of licence.

   Yes (  ) No (  )

   If no, explain.

3. Beyond the provision of airplay, how do you intend to promote emerging artists?

8.7 Target audience

Please indicate the specific target audience (age group, gender and characteristics) for the proposed service:

FM undertaking

8.8 Station format

The applicant will operate, by condition of licence, within the Specialty format, as defined in A Review of Certain Matters Concerning Radio, Public Notice CRTC 1995-60, 21 April 1995 and amended in Revised content categories and subcategories for radio, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2010-819, 5 November 2010 (Broadcasting Regulatory Policy 2010-819) as amended from time to time.

Yes (  ) No (  )

A private commercial FM station is considered to be operating in the Specialty format if it meets one or more of the following criteria. If response to the above is YES, indicate the Specialty format proposed:

• (  ) the language of broadcast is neither English nor French;

• (  ) more than 50% of the broadcast week is devoted to spoken word programming;

• (  ) less than 70% of the music broadcast is drawn from category 2 (Popular Music) as defined in Broadcasting Regulatory Policy 2010-819. In this case, the licensee will, by condition of licence, broadcast the following:

  Sub-category breakdown for radio - specialty formats

  Music subcategoryFootnote 4	Description	Minimum % of total music
  21	Pop, rock and dance
  22	Country and country-oriented
  23	Acoustic
  24	Easy listening
  31	Concert
  32	Folk and folk-oriented
  33	World beat and international
  34	Jazz and blues
  35	Non-classic religious
  36	Experimental music

• If more than 50% of the broadcast week is devoted to spoken word programming, provide a sample block schedule, including a brief description of programming as Appendix 8B.
• Provide, as Appendix 8C, a sample music list that is representative of the proposed musical format including one hour during the morning drive, one hour during the afternoon drive and one hour during the non-peak period.
• If applying for a Specialty format, identify the subcategory of music in the sample music list.

8.9 Hits (English-language station in the bilingual markets of Montréal and Ottawa-Gatineau only)

The applicant will broadcast, by condition of licence, a maximum of _______ % of hits (max. allowed of 49.9%) in each broadcast week, as defined in Policy regarding the broadcast of hits by English-language FM radio stations, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2009-61, 11 February 2009.

AM or FM undertaking

8.10

Where the applicant proposes to offer religious programming, or in the case of a Specialty (religious) format where the licensee undertakes to broadcast 30% or more of its music from subcategory 35 Non-classic Religious, the applicant will, by condition of licence, adhere to the following:

Where the licensee broadcasts religious programming as defined in the Religious Broadcasting Policy, Public Notice CRTC 1993-78, 3 June 1993, the licensee shall adhere to the guidelines set out in section lll.B.2.a) and lV of that public notice with respect to the provision of balance and ethics in religious programming, as amended from time to time.

Yes (  ) No (  )

If no, explain.

Ethnic programming or undertaking

• Applicants proposing to devote 15% or more of the broadcast week to ethnic programming must answer questions 8.11 to 8.13.

• Applicants proposing to operate an ethnic station must also answer those questions.

• Note that ethnic programming means programming provided in any language, that is specifically directed to any culturally or racially distinct group other than one that is Aboriginal Canadian or from France or the British Isles. Ethnic programming may be in English, French, a third-language or a combination of languages. Third-language programming means ethnic programming in languages other than French, English or those of Aboriginal Canadians.

• Applicants are reminded to refer to Ethnic Broadcasting Policy, Public Notice CRTC 1999-117, 16 July 1999 (Public Notice 1997-117) and consequent amendments to the Regulations set out in Regulatory amendments to implement the Ethnic Broadcasting Policy and new television content categories, Public Notice CRTC 2000-92, 30 June 2000.

8.11

In Public Notice 1999-117, the Commission stated that the primary responsibility of over-the-air ethnic radio and television stations should be to serve and reflect their local community and stated that "ethnic broadcasters would be expected, at the time of licensing and renewal, to provide plans on how they will reflect local issues and concerns during the terms of their licences."

Provide your plans relating to the above and indicate how you will subsequently evaluate your progress.

8.12

As set out in Public Notice 1999-117, the Commission will set, by condition of licence, the minimum number of ethnic groups that each ethnic radio and television station must serve and the minimum number of languages in which it must provide programming. The minimum number of distinct groups that a station must serve is established on the basis of the demographics of the community, the services already available and the degree of support shown by local community organizations. In addition, the Commission stated that it will also weigh the ability of ethnic stations to provide appropriate amounts of quality programming to these groups and that it will evaluate how this broad service requirement is met in light of the ethnic programming available from all stations in the market.

The licensee will, by condition of licence, in each broadcast week, broadcast its programming in a minimum of  ______ different languages and targeted to a minimum of ________ cultural groups.

8.13

Complete the following table relating to the broadcasting of ethnic and third-language programming.

Note that a "broadcast week" refers to the total number of hours devoted to broadcasting during the 126-hour period extending from 6:00 a.m. to midnight, for seven consecutive days beginning on Sunday. Percentages should be based on the total number of hours of programming broadcast by the station in a broadcast week (i.e., the total number of hours of programming by the station in a broadcast week may be less than or equal to 126 hours).

In determining the languages of ethnic programming, DO NOT consider music, advertising, station contests and community and emergency messages during a particular ethnic program. However, in calculating the actual duration of each program, those elements must be counted.

8.14 Industry codes

The licensee will adhere to the following codes by conditions of licence during all hours of broadcast:

1. The Canadian Association of Broadcasters' (the CAB) Broadcast Code for Advertising to Children and Revised Broadcast Code for Advertising to Children, public notice CRTC 1993-99, 30 June 1993, as amended from time to time and approved by the Commission.

   Yes (  ) No (  )

   If no, provide reasons.

2. The Canadian Association of Broadcasters' Equitable Portrayal Code and Equitable Portrayal Code, broadcasting public notice CRTC 2008-23, 17 March 2008, as amended from time to time and approved by the Commission (not applicable as long as the licensee is a member in good standing of the Canadian Broadcast Standards Council).

   Yes (  ) No (  )

   If no, explain.

In the case of a conversion from the AM band to the FM band only

8.15

I hereby request authority to simulcast the programming of my new FM station on my existing AM station for a transition period of three (3) months following implementation.

Yes (  ) No (  )

(  ) Check here if applicable

Should the proposed FM station be approved and a new licence be issued, and a simulcast period be granted, I hereby request that the Commission revoke, pursuant to Sections 9(1)e) and 24(1) of the Broadcasting Act, the licence issued to my AM station at the end of the approved simulcast period.

(  ) Check here if applicable

Should the proposed FM station be approved and a new licence be issued, and no simulcast period be required, I hereby request that the Commission revoke, pursuant to Sections 9(1)e) and 24(1) of the Broadcasting Act, the licence issued to my AM station following implementation on the new FM station.

Supporting documents to be appended:

Appendix 8A

Description of the proposed CCD initiatives

Appendix 8B

Sample Block Schedule

Appendix 8C

Sample music List

9. Inclusion of designated groups

Employment equity

Information relating to employment equity is available in Implementation of an employment equity policy, Public Notice CRTC 1992-59, 1 September 1992 and Amendments to the Commission's Employment Equity Policy, Public Notice CRTC 1997-34, 2 April 1997.

9.1

If the proposed undertaking is approved, would the licensee be subject to the 1996 Employment Equity Act (applicable to federally-regulated employers with 100 or more employees)?

Yes (  ) No (  )

If yes, proceed to question 9.9, "On-air Presence".

If no, proceed to question 9.2.

9.2

If the undertaking is approved, would the licence be held by a licensee that already holds one or more broadcasting licence(s)?

Yes (  ) No (  )

If yes, proceed to question 9.3.

If no, proceed to question 9.7.

9.3

Provide examples of any measures (including hiring and training, apprenticeship programs, work arrangements, etc.) that you have or will put in place for the designated groups (women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and visible minorities).

Questions 9.4 to 9.6 - Applicable if between 25 and 99 employees only:
9.4

How do you or will you communicate details of your employment equity policies to managers and staff?

9.5

Have you assigned or will you assign a senior level person to be responsible for tracking progress and monitoring results?

Yes (  ) No (  )

If yes, what authority does or will that person have to ensure goals are achieved?

9.6

What financial resources have you or will you put in place to promote employment equity in the workplace (for example, funds for daycare, access for persons with disabilities, etc.)?

Questions 9.7 and 9.8 - Applicable if response to question 9.2 is "no"
9.7

To what extent will the proposed undertaking address the equitable representation of the four designated groups (women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and visible minorities)?

9.8

Does the proposed undertaking have an employment equity (EE) plan?

Yes (  ) No (  )

If yes, please describe the principal measures proposed to recruit and assist members of the four designated groups (for example, work arrangements, apprenticeship or training programs, career counselling, etc.).

If no, please provide a statement indicative of your commitment to develop and implement an effective EE plan.

On-air presence

Information relating to on-air presence and voice-overs is available in Consultations Regarding On-air Job Categories to be Included in the Employment Equity Plans of Broadcasters, Public Notice CRTC 1994-69, 10 June 1994, and Amendment to Reporting Requirements for Employment Equity in On-air Positions, Public Notice CRTC 1995-98, 19 June 1995.

25 or more employees only:

9.9

If the undertaking is approved, would the licence be held by a licensee that already holds one or more broadcasting licence(s)?

Yes (  ) No (  )

9.10

Outline policies and procedures in place, or plans in this regard, to ensure the representation of members of the four designated groups in on-air positions, including voice-overs, where applicable. These policies, procedures and plans should include references to programs produced by the licensee, as well as to acquired programming and advertising.

Cultural diversity
9.11

When the Commission refers to cultural diversity, it is referring to the inclusion of groups that have been traditionally under-represented in broadcasting, such as: ethnocultural minorities, Aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities. Such under-representation includes these groups' presence and portrayal on the air and their participation in the industry.

As set out in Broadcasting Public Notice 2006-158, the Commission expects all radio broadcasters to follow the Canadian Association of Broadcasters' Best Practices for Diversity in Radio in order to incorporate and reflect the reality of Canada's ethnocultural minorities, Aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities in their programming. Describe what steps you propose to take to implement these best practices over the licence term.

10. Request for documents to be designated as confidential

Sections 30 to 34 of the Rules of Procedure set out a process by which parties to Commission proceedings may file information on the record of a public proceeding in confidence.

A party filing information can “designate” it as confidential at the time it is filed with the Commission (section 31) if it falls into one of the following categories:

1. Information that is a trade secret;
2. Financial, commercial, scientific or technical information that is confidential and that is treated consistently in a confidential manner by the person who submitted it; or
3. Information the disclosure of which could reasonably be expected:
   1. to result in material financial loss or gain to any person;
   2. to prejudice the competitive position of any person; or
   3. to affect contractual or other negotiations of any person.

At the time that the party files the information it designates as confidential, it must provide an abridged version of the document along with an explanation of how the information falls into a category of information listed in section 31. The party must provide a detailed rationale to explain why the disclosure of the information is not in the public interest (section 32(1)).

The confidential version of the document must be filed separately and must be marked “confidential” on each page. If the document is filed electronically, each file containing confidential information must include “confidential” in the file name.

The abridged version of the document and the reasons for the designation of information as confidential will be placed on the public record of the proceeding.

Please consult Implementation of new Rules of Practice and Procedure, Broadcasting and Telecom Regulatory Policy CRTC 2010-958, 23 December 2010, and Procedures for filing confidential information and requesting its disclosure in Commission proceedings, Broadcasting and Telecom Information Bulletin CRTC 2010-961, 23 December 2010, for the complete process for filing confidential information.

10.1 Request for documents to be designated as confidential

Are you requesting for some information to be designated as confidential?

Yes (  ) No (  )

If yes, you must provide a detailed rationale to explain why the disclosure of the information is not in the public interest:

Book of supporting documents

Documents should be submitted in an accessible format (Broadcasting and Telecom Information Bulletin CRTC 2015-242)

CRTC 101 (2016-04-08) - New - Commercial Radio

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2023-08-24