| Broadcasting Act | |
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| Parliament of Canada | |
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| Citation | S.C. 1991, c. 11 |
| Enacted by | Parliament of Canada |
| Assented to | 1 February 1991 |
| Administered by | Canadian Heritage |
| Amended by | |
| Online Streaming Act | |
| Related legislation | |
| Status: Amended | |
The Broadcasting Act (French: Loi sur la radiodiffusion), given royal assent on 1 February 1991, is an act of the Parliament of Canada regarding broadcasting of telecommunications in the country.[1]
The Broadcasting Act outlines broadcasting policy of Canada; defines the role of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) as the broadcasting regulator; and sets out the mandate of CBC/Radio-Canada. The stated goal of the Broadcasting Act is to maintain Canada's cultural fabric—thereby strengthening its economic, political, and social structures—by supporting the country's creative industries and ensuring the availability and accessibility of Canadian music and stories, among other things.[1]
On 3 November 2020, Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault introduced legislation (Bill C-10) that would update the Act to include online broadcasting services.[1]
- ^ a b c "Modernization of the Broadcasting Act". canada.ca. Canadian Heritage. 3 November 2020. Archived from the original on 3 November 2020. Retrieved 20 January 2021.