CRTC
Government & Politics abbreviation · World Government
| Stands for | Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission |
|---|---|
| Categories | Government & Politics |
CRTC stands for Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, a world government abbreviation.
Federal regulator of Canada's broadcasting and telecommunications sectors, which licenses broadcasters, enforces Canadian content quotas, regulates telephone and internet providers and runs the national Do Not Call list.
Example: The CRTC ordered the large carriers to give smaller providers access to their fiber networks.
Usage notes
Created in 1968 as the Canadian Radio-Television Commission, it gained telecom responsibilities in 1976. Its Canadian content (CanCon) rules require radio stations to play a set share of Canadian music. The Online Streaming Act of 2023 extended its authority to streaming services.
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