The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission ("CRTC") has issued a call for comment on Internet retransmission of over-the-air television and radio signals by third parties inviting the public to address such issues as the potential impact of Internet retransmission on:
- the existing regulatory framework;
- the broadcasting system, including, viewers, subscribers, advertisers, producers and broadcasters;
- the creation of Canadian content;
- the protection of program rights; and
- attainment of the policy objectives set out in the Broadcasting Act.