Canada wants new ownership rules
Canada’s broadcasting regulator (CRTC) wants to introduce new media ownership rules. One person or company will only be permitted to control two media outlets such as newspapers, radio and television stations in the same market.
The Canadian Media Guild said the regulator “has blown a chance to address Canada’s highly concentrated media landscape.” because the Canadian market is already highly concentrated. The rules are not retroactive, meaning that the current situation is kept as it is.
Now CanWest and Quebecor control many media, including paid and free newspapers in almost every major market in Canada. (AFP)