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Order Issuing a Direction to the CRTC on a Renewed Approach to Telecommunications Policy — 17
Consumer rights 17 The Commission must enhance and protect the rights of consumers in telecommunications markets by (a) strengthening the ability of the Commission for Complaints for Telecom-television Services to better fulfill its mandate, including by (i) increasing its operational capacity, (ii) ensuring that the perspectives of consumer and civil-society groups are better reflected in its governance, (iii) improving compliance with its rules, and (iv) increasing public awareness of its complaint-resolution process; (b) strengthening the position of consumers in their relationships with service providers, including by (i) taking additional measures to protect consumers from unacceptable sales practices, such as the measures identified in the Commission’s Report on Misleading or Aggressive Communications Retail Sales Practices , (ii) adjusting its consumer codes by harmonizing the provisions of its codes if doing so would be advantageous to consumers and providing for consumer protection measures in the event of a service outage or disruption, (iii) taking measures to promote clarity and transparency of pricing information and service plan characteristics in service providers’ marketing materials, and (iv) taking measures to ensure that consumers can promptly, affordably and easily cancel, downgrade, transfer or otherwise change their services; (c) proactively identifying, removing and preventing barriers relating to telecommunications services, in particular for persons with disabilities; and (d) regularly collecting, reporting publicly and making available to consumers information relating to mobile wireless coverage and fixed Internet services, including service quality metrics during peak periods and any other information that the Commission considers to be in the public interest, by (i) requiring that service providers participate in the testing of the performance of their fixed Internet services, including services based on commonly used technologies in rural areas, and (ii) developing and implementing a standardized and robust approach for reporting mobile wireless coverage.
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Universal access 18 The Commission should continue to take measures, in concert with other government measures, to support the objective of universal access to high-quality, reliable and resilient fixed Internet and mobile wireless services, including the following measures: (a) continuing to administer a funding mechanism, making any adjustments that the Commission determines are necessary; and (b) mandating improved access to support structures, such as telephone poles and conduits, as well as identifying and addressing other barriers to timely deployment of telecommunications networks, such as exclusionary practices and unreasonable administrative practices.
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Funding mechanism 19 The Commission must, when it reviews its funding mechanism, consider whether to prioritize funding for mobile wireless services and operating costs of telecommunications networks in order to foster (a) improved access to, and more affordable prices for, retail telecommunications services in underserved areas; and (b) better coordination of public funding.
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Considerations 20 For the purposes of sections 18 and 19 , the Commission must take into account evolving (a) technologies; (b) service-performance needs and user needs; and (c) gaps in telecommunications network services.
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Effect 21 This Order is binding on the Commission beginning on the day on which it comes into force and applies in respect of matters pending before the Commission on that day.
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22 The following Orders are repealed: (a) the Order Issuing a Direction to the CRTC on Implementing the Canadian Telecommunications Policy Objectives 1 ; and 1 SOR/2006-355 (b) the Order Issuing a Direction to the CRTC on Implementing the Canadian Telecommunications Policy Objectives to Promote Competition, Affordability, Consumer Interests and Innovation 2 . 2 SOR/2019-227
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Registration 23 This Order comes into force on the day on which it is registered.
Order Issuing Directions to the CRTC (Sustainable and Equitable Broadcasting Regulatory Framework) — a
Whereas the Minister of Canadian Heritage has, in accordance with subsection 7(6) of the Broadcasting Act a , consulted with the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission; a S.C. 1991, c. 11
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Whereas, in accordance with paragraph 8(1)(a) of that Act, the Minister had a copy of the proposed Order Issuing Directions to the CRTC (Sustainable and Equitable Broadcasting Regulatory Framework) , substantially in the annexed form, published in the Canada Gazette , Part I, on June 10, 2023 and the period given to interested persons to make representations has ended;
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And whereas, in accordance with paragraph 8(1)(b) of that Act, the Minister had a copy of the proposed Order laid before each House of Parliament;
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Therefore, Her Excellency the Governor General in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of Canadian Heritage, makes the annexed Order Issuing Directions to the CRTC (Sustainable and Equitable Broadcasting Regulatory Framework) under subsection 7(1) of the Broadcasting Act a .
Order Issuing Directions to the CRTC (Sustainable and Equitable Broadcasting Regulatory Framework) — 1
Definitions 1 The following definitions apply in this Order. Act means the Broadcasting Act . ( Loi ) social media creator means a person who creates programs that are primarily intended for online distribution as user-uploaded programs through social media services. ( créateur pour les médias sociaux )
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Act means the Broadcasting Act . ( Loi )
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social media creator means a person who creates programs that are primarily intended for online distribution as user-uploaded programs through social media services. ( créateur pour les médias sociaux )
Order Issuing Directions to the CRTC (Sustainable and Equitable Broadcasting Regulatory Framework) — 2
Diversity among Indigenous peoples 2 In applying this Order, the Commission is directed to consider the diversity among Indigenous peoples.
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Meaningful participation of Indigenous persons 3 In furtherance of the objectives of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, the Commission is directed to support the meaningful participation of Indigenous persons in the Canadian broadcasting system, including by supporting (a) their ability to create and produce a wide range of programs; (b) access to those programs; and (c) their ownership and control of broadcasting undertakings.
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Supporting Canadian programming 4 The Commission is directed to impose requirements on broadcasting undertakings that ensure that the Canadian broadcasting system — which is to be effectively owned and controlled by Canadians and includes foreign broadcasting undertakings that provide programming to Canadians — strongly supports a wide range of Canadian programming and Canadian creators. The requirements, both financial and non-financial, must be equitable given the size and nature of the undertaking and equitable as between foreign online undertakings and Canadian broadcasting undertakings.
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Community broadcasters and broadcasters of exceptional importance 5 The Commission is directed to consider how to foster collaboration and encourage innovation by, and support the sustainability of, community broadcasters and broadcasting undertakings that are of exceptional importance to the achievement of the objectives of the broadcasting policy set out in subsection 3(1) of the Act.
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Discoverability and showcasing 6 The Commission is directed to consider both established and emerging means of discoverability and showcasing to promote a wide range of Canadian programming. In making regulations or imposing conditions in respect of discoverability and showcasing requirements, the Commission is directed to prioritize outcome-based regulations and conditions that minimize the need for broadcasting undertakings to make changes to their computer algorithms that impact the presentation of programs.
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Accessibility 7 The Commission is directed to regulate and supervise the Canadian broadcasting system with a view to supporting the provision of programming that is accessible without barriers to persons with disabilities.
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Flexible and adaptable regulatory framework 8 To support flexibility and adaptability in its regulatory framework, the Commission is directed to (a) where appropriate, minimize the regulatory burden on the Canadian broadcasting system; (b) avoid disruptions to programs and undertakings to which the Act does not apply; (c) respect audience choice and, where possible, increase the options available; (d) where appropriate, use tools that are based on incentives and outcomes; (e) where appropriate, use digital tools and solutions; (f) consider other Canadian or foreign regulatory regimes that affect online undertakings; and (g) where appropriate, foster collaboration between Canadian and foreign broadcasting undertakings.
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Use of Canadian human resources 9 In its regulation of the Canadian broadcasting system, the Commission is directed to ensure that the system maximizes the use of Canadian creative and other human resources in the creation, production and presentation of programming in the Canadian broadcasting system, taking into account the effects of broadcasting undertakings, including online undertakings, on economic opportunities and remuneration for Canadian creators.
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Social media creators and video games 10 The Commission is directed not to impose regulatory requirements on (a) online undertakings in respect of the programs of social media creators, including podcasts; and (b) broadcasting undertakings in respect of the transmission of video games.
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Regulations — section 4.2 of the Act 11 In exercising its powers under section 4.2 of the Act, the Commission is directed to set out clear, objective and readily ascertainable criteria, including criteria that ensure that the Act only applies in respect of programs that have been broadcast, in whole or in significant part, by a broadcasting undertaking that is required to be carried on under a licence or that is required to be registered with the Commission but does not provide a social media service.
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Determination of Canadian programming 13 In its determination of what constitutes Canadian programming, the Commission is directed to (a) consult Canadians, the creative and production sectors and other interested parties; (b) support Canadians holding a broad range of key creative positions, in particular those with a high degree of creative control or visibility; (c) support Canadian ownership of intellectual property; (d) recognize the distinctions between broadcasting undertakings that distribute audio programs and those that distribute audio-visual programming; (e) recognize that the Act applies to foreign broadcasting undertakings; (f) consider, as it relates to audio-visual programming, the vital role of Canadian independent producers and of the Canadian creative resources that are being used by both Canadian and foreign broadcasting undertakings; and (g) consider whether its determination of what constitutes a Canadian program complements other Canadian content policies that are applicable to the Canadian broadcasting system, including those pertaining to audio-visual tax credits or government funding.
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Indigenous peoples 14 In its regulation of the Canadian broadcasting system, the Commission is directed to engage with Indigenous peoples and Indigenous partners, governing bodies, broadcasters, creators, producers, industry organizations and community members and, in doing so, collaborate with relevant federal departments where possible to solicit comments on, among other things, (a) how to best support Indigenous broadcasting undertakings to help ensure the viability of the Indigenous broadcasting sector; (b) the use of regulatory conditions that foster the success of business models that provide and reflect Indigenous perspectives; (c) how to support the discoverability of programs by Indigenous creators; (d) the most appropriate tools, including funding mechanisms, for supporting Indigenous storytelling and production as well as Indigenous-led organizations that could manage and be responsible for that support; and (e) the measures that are necessary to ensure its regulatory approach is in furtherance of the objectives of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and supports narrative sovereignty in the Canadian broadcasting system.
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Equity-seeking and ethnocultural groups 15 In its regulation of the Canadian broadcasting system, the Commission is directed to engage with members of equity-seeking and ethnocultural groups, including Black or other racialized communities, to solicit comments regarding (a) the most appropriate tools, including funding mechanisms, to support those groups; and (b) the development of a framework of measurable targets to support the creation, availability and discoverability of programming made by and broadcasting undertakings carried on by members of those groups.
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Official language minority communities 16 The Commission is directed to engage with official language minority communities to solicit comments regarding the creation of and access to programming by and for those communities, including with respect to funding, distribution and discoverability.
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Participation support 17 The Commission is directed to consider how to make the participation in the engagements referred to in sections 14 to 16 as accessible as possible.
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Information — achievement of policy objectives 18 The Commission is directed to provide information to the public on a periodic basis regarding the progress made in achieving the objectives of the broadcasting policy set in subsection 3(1) of the Act, including progress on the inclusion and participation of Indigenous persons, members of official language minority communities and members of equity-seeking groups and ethnocultural groups in the Canadian broadcasting system.
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Implementation 19 The Commission is directed to make any changes to its regulatory framework that are necessary for the purposes of the implementation of this Order within two years after the day on which it comes into force. In doing so, the Commission is directed to prioritize the implementation of sections 13 to 16 and to ensure that any changes to its regulatory framework are made as soon as feasible and on a continual basis during that two-year period.
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Registration 20 This Order comes into force on the day on which it is registered.
Copyright Board Rules of Practice and Procedure — a
Whereas, under subsection 66.6(2) a of the Copyright Act b , a copy of the proposed Copyright Board Rules of Practice and Procedure , substantially in the annexed form, was published in the Canada Gazette , Part I, on June 18, 2022 and a reasonable opportunity was afforded to interested persons to make representations to the Copyright Board with respect to the proposed Regulations; a S.C. 2018, c. 27, s. 294 b R.S., c. C-42
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Therefore, the Copyright Board makes the annexed Copyright Board Rules of Practice and Procedure under section 66.6 a of the Copyright Act b .
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Ottawa, January 13, 2023 La vice-présidente et première dirigeante de la Commission du droit d’auteur, Nathalie Théberge Vice-chair and Chief Executive Officer of the Copyright Board
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Her Excellency the Governor General in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of Industry, under section 66.6 a of the Copyright Act , b approves the making of the annexed Copyright Board Rules of Practice and Procedure by the Copyright Board.
Copyright Board Rules of Practice and Procedure — 1
Definitions 1 The following definitions apply in these Rules. Act means the Copyright Act . ( Loi ) Chair means the Chair of the Board appointed under subsection 66(1) of the Act. ( président ) intervener means a person granted leave by the Board to intervene in a proceeding before the Board. ( intervenant ) member means a member appointed under subsection 66(1) of the Act. ( commissaire ) objector means a person that files an objection to a proposed tariff. ( opposant ) party means, in relation to a matter in respect of a proposed tariff filed under section 67 or 83 of the Act, the collective society that filed the proposed tariff, an objector or an intervener and, in relation to a proceeding in respect of an application made under subsection 71(1) of the Act, a collective society or user referred to in that subsection or an interverner. ( partie )
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Chair means the Chair of the Board appointed under subsection 66(1) of the Act. ( président )
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intervener means a person granted leave by the Board to intervene in a proceeding before the Board. ( intervenant )
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member means a member appointed under subsection 66(1) of the Act. ( commissaire )
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objector means a person that files an objection to a proposed tariff. ( opposant )
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party means, in relation to a matter in respect of a proposed tariff filed under section 67 or 83 of the Act, the collective society that filed the proposed tariff, an objector or an intervener and, in relation to a proceeding in respect of an application made under subsection 71(1) of the Act, a collective society or user referred to in that subsection or an interverner. ( partie )
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Application 2 These Rules apply to any matter in relation to (a) a proposed tariff filed by a collective society with respect to rights under section 3, 15, 18, 19 or 21 of the Act; (b) a proposed tariff filed by a collective society with respect to royalties referred to in subsections 29.7(2) and (3) and paragraph 31(2)(d) of the Act; (c) a proposed tariff filed by a collective society with respect to levies referred to in section 82 of the Act; and (d) an application to fix royalty rates or any related terms or conditions in individual cases under subsection 71(1) of the Act.
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Varying, supplementing or dispensing with rules 3 As the circumstances and considerations of fairness permit, the Board may vary or supplement these Rules, or dispense with compliance with these Rules in whole or in part, including in order to (a) deal with matters informally and expeditiously; (b) allow for meaningful participation of persons with an interest in a matter before the Board; or (c) deal with special circumstances.
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Directions 4 The Board may, on its own initiative or on the request of a party or interested person, issue directions in respect of any procedural issue not explicitly addressed by these Rules or in respect of any uncertainty as to the application of these Rules.
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Days not counted 5 The days included in the period beginning on December 21 in one year and ending on January 7 in the following year do not count in the calculation of a time limit set out in these Rules or in an order or a direction of the Board.
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Definition of business day 6 In these Rules, business day means a day other than a Saturday, a holiday or a day that falls in the period referred to in rule 5 .
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Time limit 7 If a time limit set out in these Rules or an order or direction of the Board falls on a day other than a business day, the time limit is extended to the next business day.
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Validity 8 No document or proceeding under these Rules is invalid by reason solely of a defect in form or technical irregularity.
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Non-compliance 9 If a party does not comply with these Rules, an order or direction of the Board, the Board may (a) stay the proceeding until it is satisfied that the party has complied with the Rules, the order or the direction; (b) decide the matter only on the basis of the information on the record; and (c) take any measure that it considers fair in the circumstances.
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Quorum 10 In all proceedings before the Board, the quorum is one member.