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ARTICLE · 01 DECEMBER 2025

CRTC Releases New Definition Of "Canadian Program"

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On November 18, 2025, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) released a regulatory policy which introduces a new definition of a "Canadian program" for CRTC regulatory purposes.

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David Zitzerman
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On November 18, 2025, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) released a regulatory policy which introduces a new definition of a "Canadian program" for CRTC regulatory purposes. Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2025-299 (the"Policy"), entitled The Path Forward – Defining "Canadian program" and supporting the creation and distribution of Canadian programming in the audio-visual sector,updates and modernizes the former CRTC definition of a "Canadian program" by establishing several new certification requirements. It also addresses artificial intelligence (AI), data collection, and publication and reporting requirements. The key issue of the minimum Canadian programming expenditure (CPE) requirements for respective online undertakings and broadcasters will be addressed in a future CRTC regulatory policy.

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