CRTC releases guidelines for subscriber audits, notification of channel changes

摘要

The CRTC has introduced guidelines for audits and other business practices that are designed to cut down on the number of disputes between programmers and distributors that the regulator must mediate (Broadcasting Public Notice 2005-35 and Broadcasting Public Notice2005-34). The guidelines don't go as far as the Canadian Association of Broadcasters (CAB)'s request to have audit provisions and good commercial practice guidelines enshrined in the Broadcast Distribution Regulations. Nonetheless, the CAB calls the CRTC's measures a good first step.