On May 23, 2019, Rogers Media Inc. (“Rogers”) was granted approval by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (the “CRTC”) to operate a new national, multilingual multi-ethnic discretionary service to be known as OMNI Regional.
The CRTC recognized that there was an exceptional need for a national, multilingual multi-ethnic television service that could provide Canadians with affordable news and current events programming in multiple languages from a Canadian perspective.
Having considered the criteria and evidence that was submitted as part of the record by all applicants and interveners, the CRTC found that of all the applications, Rogers’ proposed service, along with its associated commitments, best met the needs and interests of Canada’s diverse population and the criteria established by the CRTC, and was the most likely to ensure an exceptional contribution to the fulfillment of the objectives of the Broadcasting Act.
Fasken partner, Scott Prescott, advised Rogers in connection with this application.
Jurisdiction
- Canada
