BRTF 1190 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Canadian Content
12 Feb 2016
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Canadian content; refers to crtc requirements, outlined in the broadcasting act of canada, that radio and television broadcasters must air a certain percentage of content that was at least partially written, produced, presented, or otherwise contributed to by canadians. Hinder counts for cancon avril lavigne, celine dion, michael bubl sometimes don"t. Created by stan klees - co-creator f the juno"s. Started at 25%, increased to 30% in the 80"s, now stands at 35% There are some exceptions - jazz, oldies, and windsor radio stations. Music; the music is composed entirely by a canadian. Artist; the music cis or the lyrics are performed principally by a canadian. Performance; recorded entirely in canada or, performed wholly in canada and broadcast live in. Lyrics; the lyrics are written entirely by canadians. Frontside entertainment - read article posted on blackboard. 60% programming of canadian origin annually for the cbc.
