CRTC once again shows how out of touch they are with the real world IMHO anyway.



The CRTC says it’s going to make commercial radio stations air more Canadian jazz, blues and concert music.

The federal regulator also says it’s going to almost double the amount of money it collects from radio stations to support Canadian talent.

The ruling says the requirement for broadcasting jazz and blues will rise to 25 per cent of the broadcast week from 10 per cent.

The requirement to air Canadian concert music will rise to 20 per cent from 10 per cent.

The levies for the support of Canadian talent had been based on the size of the market served by each station, but now the commission plans to vary the levies according to revenues.

Stations at the low end will pay a flat $500 and the biggest money makers will pay a flat $1,000 plus 0.5 per cent of over revenues over $1.25 million. This is just stupid if you ask me, I don't want to hear content because its just content. If its good play it but if its just getting played because its Canadian Content whats the point. Radio stations will just be losing listeners who want to hear good content not crap content. I for one Listen to a Radio Station to hear music and information I want to Listen too. not crap that the CRTC thinks i should listen to. what a bunch of Idiots IMHO. thats my rant for today lol.