The CRTC is taking another step forward to implement the modernized Broadcasting Act (the Act) by improving how official language minority communities (OLMCs) and the French-speaking majority in Quebec can participate in its proceedings.
The Act requires the CRTC to modernize Canada's broadcasting framework and to consult with OLMCs when its decisions may affect them. As part of this work, the CRTC held a public consultation to review how it engages with OLMCs and other communities about broadcasting matters. The CRTC heard a wide range of perspectives, including from organizations representing the interests of OLMCs, the French-speaking majority in Quebec and broadcasters.
Based on the public record, the CRTC is introducing new measures to better support participation by OLMCs and the French-speaking majority in Quebec, including by clearly identifying during its proceedings which issues may be of particular interest to them and giving OLMCs more time to submit their comments.
