Application to Obtain a Broadcasting Licence to Operate a Commercial or Ethnic Radio Undertaking (including low-power) - Form 101

Overview

Before completing this application form, please ensure that you have first applied to the Department of Industry (also known as Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada [ISED]) to receive a broadcasting certificate (which includes the assignment of a frequency and approval of a call sign). To do this, contact ISED at 1-800-328-6189 or visit Broadcasting Certifications.

Applicants should consult Revised Commercial Radio Policy, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2022-332, 7 December 2022 (BRP 2022-332), Revised conditions of licence for commercial AM and FM radio stations, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2022-334, 7 December 2022 (BRP 2022-334), and the Radio Regulations, 1986 (the Regulations) to be informed of all applicable regulatory requirements for commercial radio undertakings.

On 27 April 2023, the Online Streaming Act came into force and introduced a number of amendments to the Broadcasting Act. The Online Streaming Act includes transitional provisions set out in sections 48 through 52, which specify how regulatory obligations and requirements under the former Broadcasting Act will be treated under the current Broadcasting Act. You may refer to the Information Bulletin for more information. All licensees must adhere to the current Broadcasting Act.

The term “conditions of service” has replaced the term “conditions of licence” throughout this form to reflect the changes resulting from the Online Streaming Act.

Filing

You may file electronically via My CRTC Account by attaching the application to the Broadcasting and Online News Act 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 cannot send their application with My CRTC Account can contact the Commission at 1-877-249-CRTC (2782).

Applicants who need further information relative to CRTC processes can contact the Commission at 1-866-781-1911.

Instructions

You may complete the downloaded form 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 form.

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

Book of supporting documents and 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. The documents should also be submitted in an accessible format (Filing submissions for Commission proceedings in accessible formats, Broadcasting and Telecom Information Bulletin CRTC 2015-242, 8 June 2015).

All information requested throughout the application form with an asterisk (*) is required.

1. General information

*Type of station:

AM FM Check here if low-power**

** A low-power AM undertaking is an undertaking with a transmitter power of less than 100 watts in the 525 - 1705 kHz band. A low-power FM undertaking is an undertaking with a maximum effective radiated power (ERP) of 50 watts and transmitting antenna height of 60 metres in the 88 - 108 MHz band.

*Location of undertaking:

*Provide a brief description of your application:

1.1 Identification of applicant

*Individual Corporation Other

*If other, specify:

*Name:

*Address:

*City:

*Province/Territory:

*Postal code (A1A 1A1):

*Telephone (999-999-9999):

Fax (999-999-9999):

*Email (corporationname@yourdomain.com):

Contact person representing the applicant

(If there is no appointed designated representative under question 1.3)

*Name:

*Title:

*Telephone (999-999-9999):

*Email (corporationname@yourdomain.com):

1.2 Sent by

*Name:

*Telephone (999-999-9999):

*Email (yourname@yourdomain.com):

1.3 Appointment of designated representative

*Is there a designated representative?

• Yes
• No

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 (the 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 (city, province or territory):

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

*Address of designated representative:

*Title:

*Telephone (999-999-9999):

Fax (999-999-9999):

*Email (yourname@yourdomain.com):

1.4 Declaration of the applicant or its designated representative

I, *___________________________________, solemnly declare that:

• I am the designated representative of the applicant named in this application brief and as such have knowledge of all matters declared therein.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 (city, province or territory):

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 (IB 2010-959), 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 is incomplete. The onus will be on the applicant to submit a complete application that provides all 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.mycorporation.com

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

NOTE: In Change to the processing time for applications and complaints relating to radio undertakings, Broadcasting Information Bulletin CRTC 2023-278, 22 August 2023 (IB 2023-278), the Commission announced the deferral of the examination of any new radio application for a period of approximately two years subject to the applicant demonstrated exceptional circumstances, with supporting evidence, justifying the need to process the application.

*Please describe the exceptional circumstances that lead you to file your application with the Commission despite this deferral and provide evidence to support your position:

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 consistent with IB 2023-278. Should the Commission determine that you have demonstrated exceptional circumstances please be advised that processing times may nevertheless be longer than usual and as a result the  Commission’s service objectives may not be met.

1.7 Supplementary Brief

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

• The proposed musical format of the station;
• The demographic group that the service will target;
• The information demonstrating market demand;
• If an alternative frequency has been identified and address the impact it could have on your business plan if you are not granted the frequency you are applying for; and
• If proposing an exception to any of the Commission’s regulations or policies, provide details, rationale and any other information relevant to such a 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

2.1 Ownership information

*Appendix 2A:

In Appendix 2A, all applicants must complete Section 1: The licensee, but MAY BE exempt from completing Section 2: Parent corporations and other shareholders.

Section 1: The licensee

For the purpose of completing Appendix 2A, the licensee refers to the applicant, i.e. the individual, corporation or other applying to obtain a broadcasting licence to operate a commercial radio undertaking.

Section 2: Parent corporations and other shareholders

You must provide ownership information for all the corporations or individuals listed in Table C of Section 1: The licensee in Appendix 2A holding directly or indirectly 10% or more of the voting interest of the corporation. If applicable, you must also provide ownership information for all the corporations which form part of the ownership chain, i.e. those provided in Table C of Section 1.

You may be exempt from completing Section 2: Parent corporations and other shareholders in Appendix 2A. If the applicant seeks to be exempted from completing this section, it must confirm that:

• All ownership information for each of the individuals, corporations or other that form part of the applicant’s ownership structure has been submitted within the last 12 months through the Commission’s data collection system (DCS).
  • Yes
  • No
• No changes have occurred since the last filing that would be subject to a notification requirement or prior approval by the Commission.
  • Yes
  • No
• No amalgamation has occurred.
  • Yes
  • No

If an amalgamation occurred, please file a copy of the certificate and articles of the amalgamated corporation.

2.2 Control statement and agreements

Append a statement regarding who controls/will control the proposed undertaking 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.

2.3 Governing documents

*Appendix 2B:

Append a copy of all governing documents (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, you must provide draft documents (draft Articles of Incorporation and draft By-Laws).
• For the parent corporation and for each corporation, individual or other listed in Appendix 2A, holding directly or indirectly 10% or more of the voting interest of a corporation.

3. Industry consolidation and cross-media ownership

3.1 Associates

Is the applicant an associate, as defined in subsection 11(1) of the Regulations, with another person that owns, directly or indirectly, a broadcasting licence, a daily newspaper or a company that produces or distribute programming material?

• Yes
• No

If yes, please confirm with whom and clarify the relationship:

3.2 Ownership Chart

Are the licenced broadcasting undertakings of the applicant and its associates indicated in an ownership chart provided by the Commission?

Yes

If yes, please indicate the URL address(es) for the public:

No

If no, please identify all broadcasting undertakings that are owned, directly or indirectly, by the applicant and its associates. If the services are owned in part, please indicate the percentage in brackets:

3.3 Daily Newspaper

Please confirm whether the applicant and its associates own, directly or indirectly, a daily newspaper sold in the market(s) in which the undertaking(s) would be launched.

• Yes
• No

If yes, which one:

4. Technical information

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

4.1 Filing with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Note that all required technical documents must be filed with ISED prior to submitting your application.

*Indicate the date of filing (YYYY-MM-DD):

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

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

• Yes
• No

If no, explain:

4.2 Notifying affected low-power stations

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:

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

*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 Technical parameters

*Provide the following information:

4.4 National Public Alerting System

*The applicant will implement the National Public Alerting System (NPAS) by the station’s launch in the manner set out in section 16 of the Regulations and in Amendments to various regulations, the standard conditions of licence for video-on-demand undertakings and certain exemption orders – Provisions requiring the mandatory distribution of emergency alert messages, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2014-444 and Broadcasting Orders CRTC 2014-445, 2014-446, 2014-447 and 2014-448, 29 August 2014, as amended from time to time.

• Yes
• No

If no, explain:

*The applicant will file a letter with the Commission to attest to the implementation date of its NPAS within 14 days after installation of the alerting equipment. This letter must contain evidence that the system is properly configured to receive and distribute alerts from the National Alert Aggregation and Dissemination (NAAD) System (e.g., an attestation by a chief executive officer, president or person exercising a similar supervisory role in the applicant’s operations, as to the installation of a functioning alerting equipment).

• Yes
• No

If no, explain:

Supporting documents to be appended:

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 4A

A copy of the email or courier pick-up receipt of the technical documents filed with ISED.

*Appendix 4B (if applicable)

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 the 15 mV/m AM contour with the 3 mV/m FM contour.

*Appendix 4C (if applicable)

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 (if applicable)

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 ISED, outlining the proposed coverage contours as per ISED’s Broadcasting Procedures and Rules.

*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 Capital costs

*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 Available funds

Specify the funds available to finance the proposed transaction:

Equity:

Debt:

Total:

5.3 Sources of financing

• 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	$

• 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 favourable 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 (if applicable)

Where funds are to be provided, directly or indirectly, by a corporation, individual or other, other than the applicant or institutions in (a) or (b) above, submit the audited financial statement of the corporation, individual or other 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 corporation, individual or other, 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 Population reach

*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:

6.2 Principal marketing communities

*Indicate to which of the communities the station’s principal marketing activities will be directed:

7. Financial operations

7.1 Financial projections

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

The first year of operation will be:

*Provide a detailed listing of all the basic underlying assumptions upon which the financial projections in question 7.1 above have been prepared, including expected inflation rates and whether the projections have been prepared using current or constant dollars.

7.2 Financial projections (additional AM only)

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.

*Provide a detailed listing of all the basic underlying assumptions upon which the financial projections in question 7.2 above have been prepared, including expected inflation rates and whether the projections have been prepared using current or constant dollars.

7.3 Pre-operating costs

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

7.4 Sources of projected revenues

*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 service(s) 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.

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 subsection 15(5) of the Regulations. For more information on parties, organizations and initiatives that are eligible for CCD funding, see BRP 2022-332, 7 December 2022 and Canadian Content Development Contributions and Eligible Initiatives as described in Commercial Radio Policy 2006, Broadcasting Public Notice CRTC 2006-158, 15 December 2006 (BPN 2006-158).

Over-and-above contributions

Please ensure that the over-and-above contributions made on a voluntary basis and 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, which is to be submitted along with your application form.

• *If the applicant proposes to exceed its basic contributions to CCD as outlined in subsection 15(5) of the Regulations, the applicant will devote, by condition of service, 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.

• *As indicated in paragraph 124 of BPN 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 applicant will allocate, by condition of service, a minimum of 20% of the funding commitment indicated in item a) to FACTOR or Musicaction.

  • Yes
  • No

  If no, explain:

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

Applicants are reminded that all contributions other than those allocated to FACTOR or Musicaction must qualify according to the definition set out in BRP 2022-332 . Examples of eligible and ineligible initiatives are provided on the Commission’s Canadian Content Development Contributions and Eligible Initiatives webpage. The Commission will require the applicant to demonstrate how the recipients of those CCD funds meet the Commission’s definition when filing their annual returns.

8.2 Total programming hours

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).

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

If you indicated less than 126 hours, please explain:

8.3 Local programming

The definition of local programming is set out in paragraphs 207 to 208 of BPN 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.

The Commission reminds that a station must incorporate spoken word material of direct and particular relevance to the communities served in its local programming, and that this programming must include local news, weather, sports coverage, and the promotion of local events and activities. In addition, the Commission encourages the station to ensure that a reasonable amount of daily local news and information is made available to those communities.

• *Provide a commitment to a level of local programming: ___hours ___ mins. in each broadcast week.

• *Referring to paragraphs 206 and 207 of BPN 2006-158, describe how the service would meet the particular needs and interests of the communities you propose to serve.

  Include details concerning:

  • 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.
  • Musical selections and music-oriented programs, including pre-recorded and live material.
• *Specify how many hours: minutes per broadcast week will be devoted to newscasts:
• *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 to the total number of hours: minutes dedicated to newscasts indicated in 8.3c.

8.4 Non-local programming

Non-local programming is musical or spoken word programming that originates outside the station. Non-local programming includes programming that has been produced or created by another station for use through a mutually agreed upon private business arrangement and is rebroadcast simultaneously or at a later time. It also includes network or syndicated programming (also known as wrap-around programming) that is five minutes or longer. An example of non-local programming could be station A paying station B a fee for use of a program created by that station B, instead of station A curating its own content.

• *The applicant expects to broadcast a total of __________ (hours:minutes) of non-local programming during each broadcast week.

• *Of the expected non-local programming stated in “a” above, does the applicant propose to broadcast programming originating from another station?

  • Yes
  • No

  If yes, please specify the name and location of each originating station providing this programming.

• Is the applicant proposing to operate as part of a network?
  • Yes
  • No

  If yes, specify the name(s) of the network(s), the number of hours per broadcast day (6 a.m. to midnight) and the type of programming to be broadcast per week.

Note: Type of programming delivered by network (for example, sports, talk, entertainment, etc.)

*If you answered yes to question 8.4b. and/or 8.4c., please indicate how these networks or acquired programs will complement local programs without replacing them:

8.5 Language(s) of programming

• *The principal language of programming will be:
• *Other languages of programming (if applicable):

  Languages	Minimum per Broadcast Week
  	Hours:minutes	%
  English
  French
  Indigenous Canadian Languages (specify)
  Third-languages** (specify)

  **Designates programs in languages other than English, French or of languages of Indigenous Canadians.

• *If the station, in addition to the principal language of programming, intends to broadcast programming in one or both official language(s) (French or English) or in one or more Indigenous Canadian language(s), confirm that the applicant is also requesting to have a condition of service authorizing it to do so in the amount specified above.

  • Yes
  • No

  If no, what amount of programming, in each of those languages, is the applicant requesting to be authorized by condition of service to broadcast in:

8.6 Emerging artists

Paragraphs 346 and 347 of BRP 2022-332 state the Commission’s expectation for commercial radio stations that are not already required by condition of service (described in the policy as conditions of licence) to broadcast music by emerging artists to provide airplay for and to promote emerging Canadian artists and their music. In BRP 2022-332, the Commission also established a simplified definition for emerging Canadian artists and an expectation that commercial radio stations report annually on how they have met the expectation.

*Confirm that the applicant will devote, in each broadcast week, at least 5% of the musical selections to selections broadcast in their entirety from Canadian emerging artists.

• Yes
• No

If no, explain:

• *Confirm that the applicant will report annually on how it has met the expectation set out in a., including the percentage of selections from Canadian emerging artists and the number of distinct artists whose music they have broadcast.

  • Yes
  • No

  If no, explain:

• *Confirm that the applicant will provide, upon request, information such as a list of all titles, artists and International Standard Recording Code (ISRC) numbers.

  • Yes
  • No

  If no, explain:

• *If the Commission decides to impose the expectation relating to Canadian emerging artists set out in a. as a condition of service, confirm that the applicant will adhere to it by condition of service.

  • Yes
  • No

  If no, explain:

• *Beyond the provision of airplay, how do you intend to promote emerging artists?

8.7 Indigenous Musical Selections

Consistent with the Commission’s determination set out in BRP 2022-332, the Commission expects the licensee to include Indigenous musical selections on the station’s playlist and report annually on it. For the purposes of the expectation, the licensee may use the provisional definition of “Indigenous-Canadian musical selection” set out in paragraph 441 of BRP 2022-332 to determine whether a musical selection can be considered an Indigenous musical selection.

• *Confirm that the applicant will include Indigenous musical selections on the station’s playlist.

  • Yes
  • No

  If no, explain:

• *Confirm that the applicant will report annually on how it has met the expectation to include Indigenous music in their playlists.

  • Yes
  • No

  If no, explain:

• *Confirm that the applicant will provide, upon request, information such as a list of all titles, artists, and ISRC numbers.

  • Yes
  • No

  If no, explain:

8.8 Target audience

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

FM undertaking

8.9 Station format

The applicant will operate, by condition of service, 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 BRP 2022-332 and Revised content categories and subcategories for radio, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2022-333, 7 December 2022 (BRP 2022-333).

• 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 BRP 2022-333. In this case, the applicant will, by condition of service, broadcast the following:

**See CRTC 2022-333.

• 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.

AM or FM undertaking

8.10 Religious Programming

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

Where the applicant broadcasts religious programming as defined in the Religious Broadcasting Policy, Public Notice CRTC 1993-78, 3 June 1993, the applicant shall adhere to the guidelines set out in paragraph lll.B.2.a) and part 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:

8.11 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 Indigenous 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 Indigenous 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.

Over-the-Air

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 licence.”

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

Language(s) of broadcasting and cultural group(s) served

As set out in Public Notice 1999-117, the Commission will set, by condition of service, 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 based on 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 considering the ethnic programming available from all stations in the market.

The applicant will, by condition of service, in each broadcast week, broadcast its programming in a minimum of _____ different languages and targeted to a minimum of ________ cultural groups.

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

As outlined in Public Notice 1999-117,the spoken word component of the program determines the ethnic group being served. The Commission does not include music, advertising, station contests, and community and emergency messages when determining whether a particular program qualifies as ethnic programming.

*When identifying the languages of ethnic programming, DO NOT consider music, advertising, station contests and community and emergency messages during a particular ethnic program.

** When calculating the total duration of each program per broadcast week, all elements must be counted, including music, advertising, station contests and community and emergency messages.

8.12 Conditions of service for commercial AM and FM radio stations

*The applicant will adhere to the conditions of service (previously known as conditions of licence) set out in BRP 2022-334.

• Yes
• No

If no, explain:

8.13 Conversion from the AM band to the FM band only

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

Should the proposed FM station be approved, and a new licence be issued, and a simulcast period of three (3) months following the implementation be granted, I hereby request that the Commission revoke, pursuant to paragraph 9(1)f) and subsection 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 paragraph 9(1)f) and subsection 24(1) of the Broadcasting Act, the licence issued to my AM station following implementation on the new FM station.

Check here if applicable

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

9.1 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.

Is the applicant subject to the Employment Equity Act (applicable to federally regulated employers with 100 or more employees)?

• Yes
• No

If yes, proceed to question 9.9

If no, proceed to question 9.2.

9.2 Licence

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 Measures

Outline examples of any measures (including hiring and training, apprenticeship programs, work arrangements, etc.) that you have or will put in place to address the equitable representation of the four designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities and visible minorities).

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

9.4 Employment equity policy

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

9.5 Tracking and Monitoring results

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 Financial resources

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 people with disabilities, etc.)?

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

9.7 Equitable representation

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

9.8 Employment Equity plan

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 Licence

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 Policies and Procedures

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 applicant, as well as to acquired programming and advertising.

9.11 Cultural diversity

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, Indigenous peoples, and people with disabilities. These groups are under-represented in presence and portrayal on-air as well as in participation in the industry.

As set out in BPN 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, Indigenous peoples, and people 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:

• Information that is a trade secret;
• 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
• Information the disclosure of which could reasonably be expected:
  • to result in material financial loss or gain to any person;
  • to prejudice the competitive position of any person; or
  • 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 (subsection 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.

*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 and provide an abridged version of each confidential document :

CRTC Form 101 - Application to Obtain a Broadcasting Licence to Operate a Commercial or Ethnic Radio Undertaking (including low-power)

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Date modified:

2024-07-24