Department of Canadian Heritage

In wake of Supreme Court ruling, TekSavvy urges CRTC to immediately implement 2019 wholesale rates and promote affordable internet

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Thursday, February 25, 2021
Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, Department of Canadian Heritage, Government

The Supreme Court's decision was issued amid growing frustration and demands by Canadian consumers for federal action on affordable internet.

Key Points: 
  • The Supreme Court's decision was issued amid growing frustration and demands by Canadian consumers for federal action on affordable internet.
  • The CRTC condemned the large carriers' rate-fixing as " very disturbing " because it would drive smaller competitors out of business.
  • The large carriers appealed the 2019 Final Rates Order to the courts, the Federal Cabinet and the CRTC itself.
  • Even after the Federal Court of Appeal's complete rejection of the incumbents appeals, the CRTC issued a new decision declining to implement its own order.

CNOC Encouraged that the Supreme Court Has Rejected Telecom Incumbents' Appeal of the CRTC's 2019 Rate-Correction Ruling

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Thursday, February 25, 2021
Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, Department of Canadian Heritage, Supreme Court of the United States, Court system of Canada, Government

The SCC's decision puts us one step closer to finally being able to make internet access affordable for Canadians across the country."

Key Points: 
  • The SCC's decision puts us one step closer to finally being able to make internet access affordable for Canadians across the country."
  • After several years of thorough consultation and research, the CRTC released its original decision in August 2019.
  • But the big telecom companies leveraged their playbook, appealing to the CRTC itself, the government, the Federal Court of Appeal and finally the Supreme Court of Canada.
  • To have the Supreme Court uphold that view today is a clear victory for Canadians.

ODBF Presents 5th Annual ODBF Shiver 'N Giver Fundraising Drive

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Monday, February 1, 2021
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OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 1, 2021 /CNW/ - ODBFis excited to announce the 5th Annual ODBF Shiver 'N Giver Fundraising Drive for local charities.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 1, 2021 /CNW/ - ODBFis excited to announce the 5th Annual ODBF Shiver 'N Giver Fundraising Drive for local charities.
  • The strain the pandemic has placed on individuals, families and the charities that provide essential needs to those families, is extraordinary.
  • The ODBF Shiver 'N Giver Fundraising Drive looks to fill the gap left by the cancellation of so many fundraising events and meet the needs of those in our community.
  • Participants registered for the BeaverTails Ottawa Ice Dragon Boat Festival's Shiver 'N Giver Virtual Challenge are also encouraged to participate in the ODBF Shiver 'N Giver Fundraising Drive while skating, skiing, snowshoeing, walking or running, from any location in the world, for a cumulative distance of 21k to be completed over the duration of Winterlude '21 from February 5-21, 2021.

SMART Releases Statement From the Coordinated Bargaining Coalition

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Friday, January 22, 2021
Rail, Transport, Manufacturing, Steel, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Department of Canadian Heritage, Ratification, Government, Articles, Law

The Rail Unions comprising the Coordinated Bargaining Coalition (CBC), negotiating together in the current round of National Negotiations, have issued the following statement:

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  • The Rail Unions comprising the Coordinated Bargaining Coalition (CBC), negotiating together in the current round of National Negotiations, have issued the following statement:
    The CBC and the nations Rail Carriers first met concerning the November 1, 2019 Section 6 Notices in January 2020.
  • Although the COVID 19 Pandemic has made meetings for groups of this size challenging, the parties continued to meet virtually to make presentations concerning their proposals throughout 2020.
  • Additional meetings have now been scheduled for early 2021.
  • The parties will continue to meet in good faith as we move into 2021, fully cognizant that it is our members who must ratify any voluntary agreement.

The National Gallery of Canada welcomes Angela Cassie and Tania Lafrenière as Senior Executives to assist in the implementation of its first-ever Strategic Plan

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Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Government of Canada, Government, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Department of Canadian Heritage, National Gallery of Canada, Alexandra Suda

"The National Gallery of Canada is thrilled to be welcoming Angela Cassie and Tania Lafrenireto our team as we work on the final touches of our first-ever Strategic Plan.

Key Points: 
  • "The National Gallery of Canada is thrilled to be welcoming Angela Cassie and Tania Lafrenireto our team as we work on the final touches of our first-ever Strategic Plan.
  • We are fortunate they are joining the NGC team at this critical time," said Sasha Suda, Ph.D., Director and CEO of the National Gallery of Canada.
  • Fluently bilingual, Tania Lafrenirehas served as a Senior Executive at the CBC-Radio Canada, Groupe Nordik, PSAC, and the Canadian Red Cross.
  • As the National Gallery of Canada's Senior Vice-President of People, Culture and Belonging, Ms. Lafrenire will institute a new people-centred approach to HR management.

COVID-19: Government of Canada Provides Additional Relief to the Broadcasting Sector

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Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Mass media, Telecommunications, Television, Department of Canadian Heritage, Broadcast law, Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, Television licence, Internet Protocol television, Canadian Television Fund, Multichannel television in Canada

As announced in the Fall Economic Statement on November 30, the Government of Canada will provide additional relief to eligible television and radio stations by waiving Part II broadcasting licence fees in 2020-21, which are collected annually by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC).

Key Points: 
  • As announced in the Fall Economic Statement on November 30, the Government of Canada will provide additional relief to eligible television and radio stations by waiving Part II broadcasting licence fees in 2020-21, which are collected annually by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC).
  • Waiving these fees will provide as much as $50 million in relief for these companies, helping them maintain their broadcasting productions for Canadians.
  • The measure announced today does not include cable, satellite and IPTV providers (also known as broadcasting distribution undertakings) as their revenues are not as dependent on advertising.
  • The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission is an administrative tribunal that operates at arm's length from the federal government.

Léger Survey: 78% of Quebecers favour complementarity between public and private networks

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Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Department of Canadian Heritage, QUEBEC, Public broadcasting, Mass media, Canada, Government

78% of Quebecers believe it is in the public interest for public and private networks to complement rather than compete with each other in the content that they offer.

Key Points: 
  • 78% of Quebecers believe it is in the public interest for public and private networks to complement rather than compete with each other in the content that they offer.
  • 81% of Quebecers believe the government should ensure that public broadcasters have clear and specific mandates that are distinct from those of private broadcasters.
  • 67% of Quebecers believe CBC/Radio-Canada's mandate should include a requirement that it not directly undermine the management and financial profitability of private networks.
  • But the roles of public and private broadcasters and the need for complementarity are also issues of concern for Quebecers.

World premiere of 'Borealis' December 15, 2020, on TVO, TVO.org and NFB.ca

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Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Film industry, Department of Canadian Heritage, National Film Board of Canada, Boreal forest of Canada, Planet in Focus, Canada

ET, the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) and TVO present the world premiere of Kevin McMahons Borealisan immersive journey into the heart of Canadas iconic boreal forest.

Key Points: 
  • ET, the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) and TVO present the world premiere of Kevin McMahons Borealisan immersive journey into the heart of Canadas iconic boreal forest.
  • It will be broadcast on TVO and stream free on NFB.ca and TVO.org.
  • How do trees move, communicate, and survive the destructive forces of fire, insects, and human encroachment?
  • Kevin is a frequent mentor to younger filmmakers and was named Canadian Eco Hero in 2011 by the Planet in Focus film festival.

Minister Guilbeault Announces New Appointment at the National Battlefields Commission

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Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Department of Canadian Heritage, Steven Guilbeault, Guilbeault, The Battlefields Park, Minister of Canadian Heritage, National Military Park, History of the United States, Government of Canada, Canada

GATINEAU, QC, Dec. 2, 2020 /CNW/ - The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage, today announced the appointment of Annie Talbot to the full-time position of Secretary of the National Battlefields Commission (NBC).

Key Points: 
  • GATINEAU, QC, Dec. 2, 2020 /CNW/ - The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage, today announced the appointment of Annie Talbot to the full-time position of Secretary of the National Battlefields Commission (NBC).
  • The NBC is a federal government agency under the portfolio of the Minister of Canadian Heritage.
  • It is the caretaker of Battlefields Park in Qubec City and preserves its legacy for public benefit.
  • The objectives of the NBC are to develop the historic, cultural, recreational, natural and scientific aspects of Battlefields Park.

Minister Guilbeault Announces Reappointment of Chair of the Canadian Museum of Nature

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Thursday, November 26, 2020
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GATINEAU, QC, Nov. 26, 2020 /CNW/ - The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced today the reappointment of Judith Anne LaRocque as Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Canadian Museum of Nature for a three-year term, beginning December 14, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • GATINEAU, QC, Nov. 26, 2020 /CNW/ - The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced today the reappointment of Judith Anne LaRocque as Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Canadian Museum of Nature for a three-year term, beginning December 14, 2020.
  • In 2000, she was appointed Associate Deputy Minister of Canadian Heritage, and became Deputy Minister in 2002.
  • The Canadian Museum of Nature is Canada's national museum of natural history and sciences.
  • "I am happy to announce the reappointment of Ms. LaRocque as Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the Canadian Museum of Nature.