1961 CTV Network opens. CBC issues proposals for satellite use in Canada. The Trans-Canada and Dominion networks are consolidated. 1963 CBC hosts the three-week Commonwealth Broadcasting Conference. The Fowler Committee on Broadcasting recommends a new regulatory and licensing authority.
Government announces colour TV policy.
1966 Colour TV introduced in Canada. 1967 CBC is host broadcaster for Expo 67 in Montreal and Pan-Am Games in Winnipeg. First taped television in the North. Government issues White Paper on satellite communications. Pre-release facilities are installed for Atlantic time zones.