Following these recommendations, the Canadian Radio Broadcasting Act became law and the Canadian Radio Broadcasting Commission was created in 1932. The arrival of television in 1952 led to the Fowler Commission. As a result, the broadcasting functions of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation were separated from its other duties as the broadcasting regulator, and a separate and independent body was established to regulate broadcasting. In 1968, the Broadcasting Act was enacted, creating the Canadian Radio Television Commission. In 1976, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission Act was proclaimed and through it the present Commission was established.
Commissioners serve for terms of up to five years, which the government can renew.
All commissioners participate in public hearings and decision making for broadcasting matters. Some Useful Licencing Decisions Understanding what the CRTC is looking for in an application is an important part of putting together a successful licence application.