CCA Bulletin 25/11 - Canadian programming: the CRTC returns to regulation

The CRTC requires private English television service providers to support the production of domestic programming, including "programs of national interest" such as drama or comedy series, documentaries and awards shows that promote Canadian culture. 

Following the group-based licence renewal process, the CRTC now requires Bell Media, Corus Entertainment and Shaw Media to devote at least 30% of their gross annual revenues to Canadian programming production. The majority of these funds go towards the production of information programming, although 5% must be devoted to programs of national interest, with the exception of Corus, which must spend at least 9% of its annual revenue on this type of programming. (more)