Honestly I'm at a loss. It seems like this governing body has become useless. Are they not here to protect Canadian content and consumers? How is it that this watchdog has become a poodle on the laps of Rogers/Bell/Telus/Shaw? Honestly it's embarrasing and makes me so angry.
Also, and likely my biggest beef... why on earth is it becoming ok for people who broadcast content to OWN that content? Such basic principles that protect monopolies and discourage competition are being ignored. Bell shouldn't own TSN, rogers shouldn't own sportsnet.
What's worse is that people I work with and are friends with dont seem to know or care whats happening with the media in this country and even in the USA. It's mind boggling.
- What is their mandate?
- Who does the CRTC report to?
- Is there any kind of legal protection from the CRTC being bribed/coerced?
Also, and likely my biggest beef... why on earth is it becoming ok for people who broadcast content to OWN that content? Such basic principles that protect monopolies and discourage competition are being ignored. Bell shouldn't own TSN, rogers shouldn't own sportsnet.
What's worse is that people I work with and are friends with dont seem to know or care whats happening with the media in this country and even in the USA. It's mind boggling.