CMN 1160 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Canadian Content, National Conversation, Netflix

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Communication
• Course: CMN 1160
• Professor: Pierre Belanger

Document Summary

Module 3: explain the role and importance of the crtc within the canadian media landscape, describe its organizational structure, mandate, mission and main responsibilities, explain the st(cid:396)u(cid:272)tu(cid:396)e a(cid:374)d sig(cid:374)ifi(cid:272)a(cid:374)(cid:272)e of the crtc"s (cid:396)egulatio(cid:374)s o(cid:374) ca(cid:374)adia(cid:374) In 2013, the crtc decided to open the door to a national conversation by publicly consulting canadians on their needs, expectations and opinions regarding broadcasting. In later phases, media companies and interest groups were also invited to submit evidence in public hearings. Why: let"s talk tv was initiated in order to ensure that the regulatory system adapts to the many technological advances that have had a significant impact on how we consume content. Crtc and netflix: the crtc asked for subscriber and revenue numbers from netflix in order to determine whether it was or was not operating within the interest of the. Canadian public request was also an attempt by the crtc to determine whether or not.