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Ottawa, 21 January 2013

Notice of hearing

23 April 2013

Gatineau, Quebec

Applications for mandatory distribution on cable and satellite distribution systems pursuant to section 9(1)(h) of the Broadcasting Act and applications for the licence renewal of independent conventional, pay and specialty television services

Deadline for submission of interventions/comments/answers: 20 February 2013

[Submit an intervention/comment/answer or view related documents]

The Commission will hold a hearing beginning on 23 April 2013 at 9 a.m. at the Conference Centre, Phase IV, 140 Promenade du Portage, Gatineau, Quebec to consider the applications described below.

This notice calls for comments on issues significant to Canadian television viewers and the Canadian broadcasting system, such as the composition and affordability of the digital basic television service, as well as the renewal of licences for several independent conventional, pay and specialty television services.

The issues that will be considered by the Commission in this hearing have been categorised in three main sections:

First, the Commission will examine a number of applications by new and existing programming services for the mandatory distribution of their services as part of the basic service of all Canadian cable and satellite providers.

Second, the Commission will examine applications by existing programming services that are currently distributed on a mandatory basis as part of the basic service of all Canadian cable and satellite providers. The Commission will assess whether these services should continue to benefit from such distribution, as well as examine the overall renewal of these licences.

Thirdly, the Commission will examine the renewal applications of a number of independent conventional, pay and specialty television services. The Commission will focus solely on the renewal of the licences for these programming services as they have not requested any form of mandatory distribution on a cable or satellite provider’s basic service.

The three sections of this notice of consultation are further broken down and explained below.

Table of contents

Section 1 – Applications for mandatory distribution orders pursuant to section 9(1)(h) of the Broadcasting Act

1 a) – Applications for new proposed services with mandatory distribution orders pursuant to section 9(1)(h) of the Broadcasting Act

Applications for new proposed services with mandatory distribution orders pursuant to section 9(1)(h) of the Broadcasting Act 1 b) – Applications by existing services for mandatory distribution orders pursuant to section 9(1)(h) of the Broadcasting Act

Section 2 – Licence renewal applications for services currently benefiting from mandatory distribution of its service on the digital basic service pursuant to section 9(1)(h) of the Broadcasting Act

Section 3 – Licence renewal applications of independent conventional, pay and specialty television services

3 a) – Licence renewal applications of independent pay and specialty Category A services

– Licence renewal applications of independent pay and specialty Category A services 3 b) – Licence renewal applications of independent specialty Category B services

– Licence renewal applications of independent specialty Category B services 3 c) – Licence renewal applications of independent conventional television services

– Licence renewal applications of independent conventional television services 3 d) – Licence renewal applications of independent conventional and specialty television services that wish to continue to operate under the same terms and conditions

Note: Detailed lists of the applications being considered are set out at the beginning of each of the sections.

Introduction to sections 1 and 2: What is mandatory distribution of its service on the digital basic service?

When Canadians buy a package of digital television services from their cable company or satellite distributor (i.e. a broadcasting distribution undertaking or BDU), there are certain channels (or programming services) that automatically come with the package. A few of these channels are mandated by the Commission to be part of every Canadian’s basic service package pursuant to section 9 (1)(h) of the Broadcasting Act (the Act). When requiring the mandatory distribution of these services, the Commission may also set a minimum rate that must be paid by the BDU to the service provider to distribute this service. The rate is a monthly fee, based on the number of subscribers receiving the service. Because part of these fees for these channels are reflected on Canadians’ monthly cable or satellite bills and because part of these fees are remitted to the operators of these channels by the BDUs, the Commission requires the distribution of these channels only in exceptional circumstances where the channels fulfill important policy objectives under the Act. Currently, the following services have mandatory distribution on the basic service at the following per subscriber monthly wholesale rates:

CBC News Network (in French-language markets): $0.15

Réseau de l’information (RDI) (in English-language markets): $0.10

Avis de recherche (in French-language markets): $0.06

Weather Network/Météomedia: $0.23

TVA: offered without a wholesale rate

Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN): $0.25

Cable Public Affairs Channel (CPAC): $0.10

AMI audio, formerly known as VoicePrint: $0.04

Accessible Media: $0.20

Canal M, formerly known as La Magnétothèque: $0.02

The Commission notes that in this proceeding it is not examining the renewal of the mandatory distribution orders for TVA, the Weather Network/Météomedia, RDI and CBC NewsNetwork. The mandatory distribution order for TVA was examined and left in place in TVA Group Inc. – Licence renewals, Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2012-242, 26 April 2012, and the Weather Network/Météomedia’s mandatory distribution order does not expire until 31 August 2018. As for RDI and CBC NewsNetwork, the Commission recently examined the renewal of their mandatory distribution orders during the November 2012 public hearing at which it considered the licence renewal of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation’s (CBC) French- and English-language services. The Commission has not yet published its determinations with respect to the CBC licences and renewal of the distribution orders.

The Commission has the authority under section 9(1)(h) of the Act to “require any licensee who is authorized to carry on a distribution undertaking to carry, on such terms and conditions as the Commission deems appropriate, programming services specified by the Commission.” Since section 9(1)(h) allows the Commission to require carriage of programming services “on such terms and conditions as [it] deems appropriate,” mandatory distribution can take different forms, including:

a “must-offer” status – in other words, the cable or satellite operator must make this service available to subscribers, who can then choose whether or not to subscribe to the service;

mandatory distribution in certain regions of the country; and

national distribution on the basic television service of all BDUs.

In the latter two cases, subscribers to cable and satellite providers cannot opt out from receiving and, if a monthly wholesale rate is prescribed, paying for these channels.

Criteria for assessing applications for mandatory distribution on the digital basic service

As noted above, there are number ways in which the Commission can require the distribution of a programming service, the most prescriptive being mandatory distribution of its service on the digital basic television service of all BDUs. It is for this reason that the Commission has established specific criteria to deal with this type of distribution.

In Criteria for assessing applications for mandatory distribution of its service on the digital basic service, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2010-629, 27 August 2010 (the Policy), the Commission set out a new approach for evaluating applications for mandatory distribution on the digital basic service pursuant to section 9(1)(h) of the Act. This new approach is based on specific criteria which were established in order to allow the Commission to determine whether a programming service:

makes an exceptional contribution to Canadian expression and reflects Canadian attitudes, opinions, ideas, values and artistic creativity;

contributes, in an exceptional manner, to the overall objectives for the digital basic service and specifically contributes to one or more objectives of the Act, such as Canadian identity and cultural sovereignty; ethno-cultural diversity, including the special place of Aboriginal peoples in Canadian society; service to and the reflection and portrayal of persons with disabilities; or linguistic duality, including improved service to official language minority communities; and

makes exceptional commitments to original, first-run Canadian programming in terms of exhibition and expenditures.

How could these applications affect Canadians?

Adding or removing any service to or from a basic television service package may affect the price of this package since part of these channels’ fees is reflected on monthly cable and satellite bills. Moreover, as noted above, mandatory distribution of programming services may constrain Canadians’ choices over which services they receive. Therefore the Commission carefully weighs the impact these services will have on Canadians, both culturally and financially, against the benefits provided by their programming and the contribution they make towards meeting the objectives of the Act.

The programming services that have applied for mandatory distribution

As part of this process, the Commission will be examining 22 applications by programming services that have requested the mandatory distribution of their services as part of the basic television service of BDUs. These include applications from new services, existing services that do not have mandatory distribution and services seeking to renew their mandatory distribution status, as follows:

16 applications are from new and existing services that do not have mandatory distribution and that wish to obtain such distribution. These applications can be found in section 1 of this notice; and

and 6 applications are from existing services that have previously been granted mandatory distribution on the basic service and that wish to maintain their status. The Commission will also be considering the renewal of these licences. These applications can be found in section 2 of this notice.

Unless otherwise specified, the Commission notes that the licensees and applicants requesting a mandatory distribution order pursuant to section 9(1)(h) of the Act applied for national mandatory terrestrial and direct-to-home distribution on the digital basic service.

Introduction to section 3: Licence renewal applications of independent conventional, pay and specialty television services

Section 3 of this notice contains the licence renewal applications of independent pay and specialty programming services as well as the applications of the independent conventional television stations whose licences expire on 31 August 2013. As part of its examination of these applications, the Commission will consider the licensees’ various requests with respect to their regulatory requirements (e.g. conditions of licence, local programming requirements, Canadian programming expenditures, etc.), address potential non-compliance issues and determine the length of the licensees’ next licence term. The Commission notes that it may decide to issue licence terms of varying lengths depending on a number of factors, including the requests made by the applicant and potential non-compliance issues.

The applications set out in section 3 are organized into the following groups:

Pay and specialty Category A services offer programming in a particular genre and are protected from direct competition from other Canadian and non-Canadian programming undertakings. These services must generally be made available to consumers by all authorized distribution undertakings and then offered to subscribers in various packages based on terms and conditions negotiated between BDUs and the programming services.

Specialty Category B services offer programming in a particular genre and can be in direct competition with other Category B services or non-Canadian services but not in direct competition with Category A services. Category B services are not necessarily made available by all BDUs as their distribution is secured through terms and conditions negotiated between BDUs and the programming services.

Conventional television services offer all genres of programming and are distributed by distribution undertakings on the basic cable package in their respective local markets as well as being available to Canadians as free over-the-air signals.

One Category A pay service and a number of Category B specialty services have indicated in their licence renewal applications that they wish to operate their services without any changes to their licences.

How to participate in this public process

Deadline to file interventions

The Commission invites detailed comments on the applications listed below by 20 February 2013.

Appearance of parties at the public hearing

New or continued mandatory distribution of services on the digital basic service pursuant to section 9(1)(h) of the Act will likely have an impact on Canadians and on the Canadian broadcasting system in general. With this in mind, the Commission intends to consider the applications listed in sections 1 and 2 of this notice during the appearing phase of the hearing.

Similarly, because of the impact of independent pay and specialty Category A services within the Canadian broadcasting system, the Commission also currently intends to consider the renewal applications listed in section 3a) of this notice during the appearing phase of the hearing.

Subject to interventions, the Commission currently intends to consider the licence renewal applications listed in sections 3 b), 3 c) and 3 d) of this notice without the appearance of the parties at the public hearing. Nevertheless, the Commission may request some of these licensees to appear during the appearing phase of the hearing to address issues of apparent non-compliance.

Additional information

The Commission notes that additional documents may be added to the public file subsequent to the publication of this notice. Interested persons and parties are accordingly advised to consult the public file on an ongoing basis.

Section 1 – Applications for mandatory distribution orders pursuant to section 9(1)(h) of the Broadcasting Act 1 a) and 1 b)

1 a) – Applications for new proposed services with mandatory distribution orders pursuant to section 9(1)(h) of the Broadcasting Act

1. The Legislative Assemblies of Nunavut and the Northwest Territories

Nunavut and Northwest Territories

Application 2012-1574-9

2. Evan Kosiner, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated (Described Video Guide)

Across Canada

Application 2011-1255-7

3. Canadian Punjabi Network Inc.

Across Canada

Application 2012-0679-8

4. La corporation de la télévision francophonie canadienne – ACCENTS

Across Canada

Application 2012-0683-9

5. Stornoway Communications General Partnership Inc. (the general partner) and 1403318 Ontario Limited (the limited partner), carrying on business as Stornoway Communications Limited Partnership

Across Canada

Application 2012-0705-1

6. On Purpose TV Inc.

Across Canada

Application 2012-0707-7

7. Accessible Media Inc.

Across Canada

Application 2012-0709-3

8. 8094039 Canada Corp. (Starlight: The Canadian Movie Channel)

Across Canada

Application 2012-0714-2

Applications

1. The Legislative Assemblies of Nunavut and the Northwest Territories

Nunavut and Northwest Territories

Application 2012-1574-9

Application by The Legislative Assemblies of Nunavut and the Northwest Territories for mandatory distribution of the services on the digital basic service of the direct-to-home satellite broadcasting distribution undertaking serving Nunavut and the Northwest Territories pursuant to an order issued under section 9(1)(h) of the Broadcasting Act.

The Commission notes that the services of the applicant operate under the Parliamentary and Provincial or Territory Legislature Proceedings Exemption Order. The programming is devoted exclusively to the broadcast of live and recorded coverage of the proceedings of Nunavut and the Northwest Territories in Aboriginal languages, as well as English and French.

The applicant states that it meets all the criteria set out in paragraph 11 of Criteria for assessing applications for mandatory distribution of its service on the digital basic service, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2010-629, 27 August 2010 and proposes that its service be offered without a per subscriber monthly wholesale rate.

Legislative Assembly of Nunavut

P.O. Box 1200

926 Federal Road

Iqaluit, Nunavut

X0A 0H0

Fax: 967-975-5191

Email: jquirke@assembly.nu.ca

Website to view application: www.assembly.nu.ca

Email to request electronic version of application: jquirke@assembly.nu.ca

Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories

P.O. Box 1320

Yellowknife, Northwest Territories

X1A 2L9

Fax: 867-920-4735

Email: brian_thagard@gov.nt.ca

Website to view application: www.assembly.gov.nt.ca

Email to request electronic version of application: brian_thagard@gov.nt.ca

2. Evan Kosiner, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated (Described Video Guide)



Application Across CanadaApplication 2011-1255-7

Application by Evan Kosiner, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated, for a broadcasting licence to operate a national English-language specialty audio programming undertaking to be known as Described Video Guide.

The applicant is also applying for mandatory distribution of its service on the digital basic service pursuant to an order issued under section 9(1)(h) of the Broadcasting Act.

The applicant states that the programming will consist entirely of information specific to broadcasting distribution undertakings regarding where television shows that are available with described video can be found on the dial.

The applicant also states that it meets all the criteria set out in paragraph 11 of Criteria for assessing applications for mandatory distribution of its service on the digital basic service, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2010-629, 27 August 2010 and proposes that its service be offered for a per subscriber monthly wholesale rate of $0.02 in the English-language market.

Applicant’s address:

550 Eglinton Avenue West

Suite 23-031

Toronto, Ontario

M5N 3A8

Fax: 647-547-8349

Email: ewk@developtv.com

Website to view application: www.developtv.com/dvg.zip

3. Canadian Punjabi Network Inc.



Application Across CanadaApplication 2012-0679-8

Application by Canadian Punjabi Network Inc. for a broadcasting licence to operate a national ethnic third-language specialty Category B service to be known as Canadian Punjabi Network (CPN).

The applicant is also applying for mandatory distribution of its service on the digital basic service of all broadcasting distribution undertakings serving areas where more than 5,000 Punjabi speakers reside, pursuant to an order issued under section 9(1)(h) of the Broadcasting Act.

The applicant states that the programming of this general-interest service will be primarily in the Punjabi language and will focus on the realities of the Canadian Punjabi community, with a high percentage of programs made in Canada. It will offer news originating from several cities, talk shows, women’s programs, sports, documentaries and musical and dramatic entertainment. CPN may use English and French in programs teaching those languages to Punjabi speakers and in occasional interviews (less than 10% of the schedule) and may use Hindi (less than 20% of the schedule) in musical programming and Bollywood Entertainment.

CPN will exhibit 70% Canadian content over the day, and 80% between 6 p.m. and 11 p.m., averaged on an annual basis.

The applicant proposes to offer programming from the following program categories set out in item 6 of Schedule I to the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990, as amended from time to time: 1, 2(a), 2(b), 3, 4, 5(a), 5(b), 6(a), 6(b), 7(a), 7(b), 7(c), 7(d), 7(e), 7(f), 7(g), 8(a), 8(b), 8(c), 9, 11(a), 12 and 13.

The applicant has confirmed that if it is granted mandatory distribution, it will adhere to the standard conditions of licence for specialty Category A services set out in Standard conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for specialty and pay television Category A services, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2011-443, 27 July 2011.

The applicant also states that it meets all the criteria set out in paragraph 11 of Criteria for assessing applications for mandatory distribution of its service on the digital basic service, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2010-629, 27 August 2010 and proposes that its service be offered without a per subscriber monthly wholesale rate.

Applicant’s address:

4 Tall Oaks Place

Brampton, Ontario

L6R 1V1

Fax: 1-888-399-3819

Email: application@cpunjabi.ca

Email to request electronic version of application: application@cpunjabi.ca

4. La corporation de la télévision francophonie canadienne – ACCENTS



Application Across CanadaApplication 2012-0683-9

Application by La corporation de la télévision francophonie canadienne – ACCENTS for a broadcasting licence to operate a national French-language programming undertaking to be known as ACCENTS.

The applicant is also applying for mandatory distribution of its service on the digital basic service pursuant to an order issued under section 9(1)(h) of the Broadcasting Act.

The applicant states that the programming will be of a general-interest nature in order to improve the reflection of francophone communities and the visibility of French-language Canadian productions drawn from official language minority communities.

The applicant proposes to offer programming from the following program categories set out in item 6 of Schedule I to the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990, as amended from time to time: 1, 2(a), 2(b), 3, 4, 5(a), 5(b), 6(a), 6(b), 7(a), 7(b), 7(c), 7(d), 7(e), 7(f), 7(g), 8(a), 8(b), 8(c), 9, 10, 11(a), 11(b), 12, 13 and 14.

The applicant has confirmed that if it is granted mandatory distribution, it will adhere to the standard conditions of licence for specialty Category A services, as set out in Standard conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for specialty and pay television Category A services, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2011-443, 27 July 2011.

The licensee also states that it meets all the criteria set out in paragraph 11 of Criteria for assessing applications for mandatory distribution of its service on the digital basic service, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2010-629, 27 August 2010 and proposes that its service be offered for a per subscriber monthly wholesale rate of $0.25.

Applicant’s address:

450 Rideau Street

Suite 300

Ottawa, Ontario

K1N 4Z4

Fax: 613-241-6046

Email: guymatte@sympatico.ca

Email to request electronic version of the application: guymatte@sympatico.ca

5. Stornoway Communications General Partnership Inc. (the general partner) and 1403318 Ontario Limited (the limited partner), carrying on business as Stornoway Communications Limited Partnership



Application Across CanadaApplication 2012-0705-1

Application by Stornoway Communications General Partnership Inc. (the general partner) and 1403318 Ontario Limited (the limited partner), carrying on business as Stornoway Communications Limited Partnership, for a broadcasting licence to operate a national English-language specialty Category B service to be known as FUSION.

The applicant is also applying for mandatory distribution of its service on the digital basic service pursuant to an order issued under section 9(1)(h) of the Broadcasting Act.

The applicant states that the service will offer multi-platform live interactive (between professionals and citizens) information (current affairs, reporting and actualities) programming that deals with local, regional, national and international matters of interest to Canadians with a focus on youth and local reflection.

The applicant proposes to offer programming from the following program categories set out in item 6 of Schedule I to the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990, as amended from time to time: 1, 2(a), 2(b), 3, 4, 5(a), 5(b), 6(b), 7(f), 11(a), 11(b), 12, 13 and 14.

The applicant has confirmed that if it is granted mandatory distribution, it will adhere to the standard conditions of licence for specialty Category A services set out in Standard conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for specialty and pay television Category A services, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2011-443, 27 July 2011.

The applicant also states that it meets all the criteria set out in paragraph 11 of Criteria for assessing applications for mandatory distribution of its service on the digital basic service, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2010-629, 27 August 2010 and proposes that its service be offered for a per subscriber monthly wholesale rate of $0.32 for English-language subscribers and $0.16 for French-language subscribers.

Applicant’s address:

105 Gordon Baker Road

8th Floor

Toronto, Ontario

M2H 3P8

Fax: 416-756-5526

Email: mfusca@stornoway.com

Website to view application: www.ichannel.ca, www.bpmtv.com and www.thepetnetwork.tv

Email to request electronic version of application: mfusca@stornoway.com

6. On Purpose TV Inc.



Application Across CanadaApplication 2012-0707-7

Application by On Purpose TV Inc. for a broadcasting licence to operate a national English-, French- and third-language video-on-demand undertaking to be known as Maximum Television Canada.

The applicant is also applying for mandatory distribution of its service on the digital basic service pursuant to an order issued under section 9(1)(h) of the Broadcasting Act.

The applicant states that the programming will initially consist primarily of feature films and television series, but will also offer a broad array of programming across all genres, including niche programming, in the future.

The applicant proposes to offer programming from all program categories set out in item 6 of Schedule I to the Pay Television Regulations, 1990, as amended from time to time.

The applicant has confirmed that it will adhere to the standard conditions of licence for video-on-demand undertakings set out in Standard requirements for video-on-demand undertakings, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2011-59, 11 January 2011 and Standard requirements for video-on-demand undertakings – Provision of an outlet for local expression, measures to control the loudness of commercial messages and annual filing of aggregate statistical data, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2011-59-1, 8 May 2012, with the exception of an increased requirement for Canadian programming other than feature films and increased contributions to the Canada Media Fund.

The applicant also states that it meets all the criteria set out in paragraph 11 of Criteria for assessing applications for mandatory distribution of its service on the digital basic service, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2010-629, 27 August 2010 and proposes that its service be offered without a per subscriber monthly wholesale rate.

Applicant’s address:

72 Copperstone Crescent

Winnipeg, Manitoba

R2J 4C8

Fax: 204-254-7561

Email: Jeff1thiessen@hotmail.com

Email to request electronic version of application: Jeff1thiessen@hotmail.com

7. Accessible Media Inc.



Application Across CanadaApplication 2012-0709-3

Application by Accessible Media Inc. for a broadcasting licence to operate a national French-language specialty Category B service to be known as AMI-tv Français.

The applicant is also applying for mandatory distribution of its service on the digital basic service in French-language markets pursuant to an order issued under section 9(1)(h) of the Broadcasting Act.

The applicant states that all of the programming will consist of open-format described video programming so as to provide access to a wide breadth of news, information, drama, entertainment and other television programming to Canadians who are blind or partially sighted.

The applicant proposes to offer programming from the following program categories set out in item 6 of Schedule I to the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990, as amended from time to time: 1, 2(a), 2(b), 3, 4, 5(a), 5(b), 6(a), 6(b), 7(a), 7(b), 7(c), 7(d), 7(e), 7(f), 7(g), 8(a), 8(b), 8(c), 9, 10, 11(a), 11(b), 12, 13 and 14.

The applicant also states that it meets all the criteria set out in paragraph 11 of Criteria for assessing applications for mandatory distribution of its service on the digital basic service, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2010-629, 27 August 2010 and proposes that its service be offered for a per subscriber monthly wholesale rate of $0.30 in the French-language market.

Applicant’s address:

1090 Don Mills Road

Suite 200

Toronto, Ontario

M3C 3R6

Fax: 416-979-1234

Email: rmalcolmson@goodmans.ca

Website to view application: www.ami.ca

8. 8094039 Canada Corp. (Starlight: The Canadian Movie Channel)



Application Across CanadaApplication 2012-0714-2

Application by 8094039 Canada Corp. for a broadcasting licence to operate a national English-language specialty Category B service to be known as Starlight: The Canadian Movie Channel.

The applicant is also applying for mandatory distribution of its service on the digital basic service pursuant to an order issued under section 9(1)(h) of the Broadcasting Act.

The applicant states that the programming will be entirely devoted to Canadian movies, particularly feature films intended for theatrical release, and will include Canadian feature films, Canadian feature documentaries, Canadian made-for-TV movies and programs with or about Canadian filmmakers. All feature films intended for theatrical distribution will be presented without commercial interruption.

The applicant proposes to offer programming from the following program categories set out in item 6 of Schedule I to the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990, as amended from time to time: 2(a), 2(b), 5(b), 7(c), 7(d), 7(e), 12, 13 and 15.

The applicant has confirmed that if it is granted mandatory distribution, it will adhere to the standard conditions of licence for specialty Category A services set out in Standard conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for specialty and pay television Category A services, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2011-443, 27 July 2011.

The applicant also states that it meets all the criteria set out in paragraph 11 of Criteria for assessing applications for mandatory distribution of its service on the digital basic service, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2010-629, 27 August 2010 and proposes that its service be offered for a per subscriber monthly wholesale rate of $0.45.

Applicant’s address:

9 Price Street

Toronto, Ontario

Fax: 416-868-0673

Email: gbuck@mccarthy.ca

Website to view application: www.starlighttv.com

Email to request electronic version of application: babramson@mccarthy.ca

1 b) – Applications by existing services for mandatory distribution orders pursuant to section 9(1)(h) of the Broadcasting Act

9. Takten Gyurmey Foundation

Across Canada

Application 2012-0670-7

10. TVA Group Inc. and Sun Media Corporation, partners in a general partnership carrying on business as Sun News General Partnership

Across Canada

Application 2012-0687-1

11. All Points Bulletin Incorporated

Across Canada

Application 2012-0689-7

12. TV5 Québec Canada

Across Canada

Application 2012-0711-8

13. ZoomerMedia Limited

Across Canada

Application 2012-0712-6

14. The Natural Resources Television Channel (IDRN-TV/IDNR-TV) Inc.

Across Canada

Application 2012-0713-4

15. Education Through Media

Across Canada

Application 2012-0715-0

16. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, on behalf of ARTV inc.

Across Canada

Application 2013-0002-9

Applications

9. Takten Gyurmey Foundation



Application Across CanadaApplication 2012-0670-7

Application by Takten Gyurmey Foundation for mandatory distribution on the digital basic service pursuant to an order issued under section 9(1)(h) of the Broadcasting Act of the national English-language Category 2 programming undertaking EqualiTV.

The Commission notes that the programming of this service is devoted to programs dealing with disability issues and to the support of people with disabilities in Canada.

The licensee has confirmed that if it is granted mandatory distribution, it will adhere to the standard conditions of licence for specialty Category A services set out in Standard conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for specialty and pay television Category A services, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2011-443, 27 July 2011.

The licensee states that it meets all the criteria set out in paragraph 11 of Criteria for assessing applications for mandatory distribution of its service on the digital basic service, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2010-629, 27 August 2010 and proposes that its service be offered for a per subscriber monthly wholesale rate of $0.25.

Licensee’s address:

405-120 University Avenue East

Cobourg, Ontario

K9A 0A9

Fax: 905-373-7244

Email: sherich21@gmail.com

Website to view application: http://www.equali.tv

Email to request electronic version of application: sherich21@gmail.com

10. TVA Group Inc. and Sun Media Corporation, partners in a general partnership carrying on business as Sun News General Partnership



Application Across CanadaApplication 2012-0687-1

Application by TVA Group Inc. and Sun Media Corporation, partners in a general partnership carrying on business as Sun News General Partnership, for mandatory distribution on the digital and analog basic service pursuant to an order issued under section 9(1)(h) of the Broadcasting Act of the national English-language specialty national news Category C service Sun TV News.

The Commission notes that the programming of this service is devoted to English- and French-language mainstream national news and information programming. The applicant also provides updated news reports every 120 minutes, as required by Conditions of licence for competitive Canadian specialty services operating in the genres of mainstream sports and national news – Implementation of the Accessibility Policy and other matters, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2009-562-1, 18 June 2010.

The licensee states that it meets all the criteria set out in paragraph 11 of Criteria for assessing applications for mandatory distribution of its service on the digital basic service, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2010-629, 27 August 2010 and proposes that its service be offered for a per subscriber monthly wholesale rate of $0.09 in the French-language market and $0.18 in the English-language market.

Licensee’s address:

1600 Maisonneuve Boulevard East

Montréal, Quebec

H2L 4P2

Fax: 514-380-4664

Email: reglementaires@quebecor.com

Website to view application: http://www.quebecor.com/en/reg-affairs

11. All Points Bulletin Incorporated



Application Across CanadaApplication 2012-0689-7

Application by All Points Bulletin Incorporated to renew the broadcasting licence for the national English-language Category 2 specialty programming undertaking All Points Bulletin, which expires 31 August 2013.

The applicant is also applying for mandatory distribution on the digital basic service pursuant to an order issued under section 9(1)(h) of the Broadcasting Act.

The Commission notes that the programming of the service is primarily intended to be a media tool whose scope is to assist law enforcement agencies across the country to obtain clues, tips and leads which might help resolve matters of interest to the communities they service, both locally and nationwide.

The licensee has confirmed that it will adhere to the standard conditions of licence for specialty Category B services set out in Standard conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for Category B pay and specialty services – Corrected Appendices 1 and 2, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2010-786-1, 18 July 2011, but proposes changes with respect to Canadian programming exhibition and expenditure requirements and closed captioning requirements.

The applicant states that it meets all the criteria set out in paragraph 11 of Criteria for assessing applications for mandatory distribution of its service on the digital basic service, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy 2010-629, 27 August 2010 and proposes that its service be offered for a per subscriber monthly wholesale rate of $0.06 in the English-language market.

Licensee’s address:

820 Chardonnay Street

Laval, Quebec

H7A 0C2

Fax: 514-376-1213

Email: vincent@apb.tv

Website to view application: http://allpointsbulletin.tv/apb/crtc2013.php

12. TV5 Québec Canada



Application Across CanadaApplication 2012-0711-8

Application by TV5 Québec Canada for mandatory distribution on the digital basic service pursuant to an order issued under section 9(1)(h) of the Broadcasting Act of the national French-language specialty programming undertaking TV5.

The Commission notes that TV5 Québec Canada proposes to modify its service in order to broadcast two feeds under the same licence:

the TV5 International feed, which will offer programming focused primarily on reflecting the international Francophonie.

the TV5 Interrégional feed, which will offer programming focused primarily on reflecting the diversity of the Canadian Francophonie.

The applicant has confirmed that it would adhere to the standard conditions of licence for specialty Category A set out in Standard conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for specialty and pay television Category A services, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2011-443, 27 July 2011.

The licensee states that it meets all the criteria set out in paragraph 11 of Criteria for assessing applications for mandatory distribution of its service on the digital basic service, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2010-629, 27 August 2010 and proposes that its service be offered for a per subscriber monthly wholesale rate of $0.30 per subscriber per month.

Licensee’s address:

1755 René-Lévesque Boulevard East

Suite 101

Montreal, Quebec

H2K 4P6

Fax: 514-522-3277

Email: nouveauTV5_TV5etUNIS@tv5.ca

Website to view application: www.tv5.ca

Email to request electronic version of application: nouveauTV5_TV5etUNIS@tv5.ca

13. ZoomerMedia Limited



Application Across CanadaApplication 2012-0712-6

Application by ZoomerMedia Limited for mandatory distribution on the digital basic service pursuant to an order issued under section 9(1)(h) of the Broadcasting Act of the English-language specialty programming undertaking Vision TV: Canada’s Faith Network / Réseau religieux canadien.

The Commission notes that the programming of this service is devoted to interfaith religious programming that is related to, inspired by or arises from persons’ spirituality, including related moral or ethical issues, and consists of a minimum of 90% of programming drawn from program category 4.

The licensee states that it meets all the criteria set out in paragraph 11 of Criteria for assessing applications for mandatory distribution of its service on the digital basic service, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2010-629, 27 August 2010 and proposes that its service be offered for a per subscriber monthly wholesale rate of $0.12.

Licensee’s address:

64 Jefferson Avenue

Toronto, Ontario

M6K 1Y4

Fax: 416-368-9774

Email: Monique.lafontaine@zoomermedia.ca

Website to view application: www.visiontv.ca

Email to request electronic version of application: Monique.lafontaine@zoomermedia.ca

14. The Natural Resources Television Channel (IDRN-TV/IDNR-TV) Inc.



Application Across CanadaApplication 2012-0713-4

Application by The Natural Resources Television Channel (IDRN-TV/IDNR-TV) Inc. for mandatory distribution on the digital basic service pursuant to an order issued under section 9(1)(h) of the Broadcasting Act of the national English- and French-language Category 2 specialty programming undertaking The Natural Resources Television Channel.

The Commission notes that the programming of this service is focused on the field of natural resources, the workers in this industry, the promotion of Canadian expertise and technologies, and relations with Aboriginal peoples.

The licensee has confirmed that it will adhere to the standard conditions of licence for specialty Category B services set out in Standard conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for Category B pay and specialty services – Corrected Appendices 1 and 2, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2010-786-1, 18 July 2011, but proposes changes with respect to Canadian programming exhibition and expenditure requirements and closed captioning requirements.

The licensee states that it meets all the criteria set out in paragraph 11 of Criteria for assessing applications for mandatory distribution of its service on the digital basic service, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2010-629, 27 August 2010 and proposes that its service be offered without a per subscriber monthly wholesale rate.

Licensee’s address:

1450 Gulledge Trail

Oakville, Ontario

L6M 3Z8

Fax: 905-827-8142

Email: info@idnrtv.com

Website to view application: www.idnrtv.com

Email to request electronic version of application: info@idnrtv.com

15. Education Through Media



Application Across CanadaApplication 2012-0715-0

Application by Education Through Media for mandatory distribution on the digital basic service pursuant to an order issued under section 9(1)(h) of the Broadcasting Act of the national English-language specialty Category B service Dolobox TV.

The Commission notes that the programming of this service is dedicated to the broadcast of user-generated content ranging in length from 30 to 60 minutes. The programming covers a wide range of topics and subject matter and provides a place for young adults to get connected and stay current. The service provides content directed to young adults and addresses a wide range of national and global issues, including technology, fashion, music, the environment, politics, sports and finance.

The applicant has confirmed that if it is granted mandatory distribution, it will adhere to the standard conditions of licence for specialty Category A services set out in Standard conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for specialty and pay television Category A services, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2011-443, 27 July 2011.

The licensee states that it meets all the criteria set out in paragraph 11 of Criteria for assessing applications for mandatory distribution of its service on the digital basic service, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2010-629, 27 August 2010. Furthermore, the licensee is proposing in its application and financial projections that its service be offered for a per subscriber monthly wholesale rate of between $0.04 and $0.08.

Licensee’s address:

1610 Bloor Street West

Toronto, Ontario

M6P 1A7

Email: jason@educationthroughmedia.org

Website to view application: www.educationthroughmedia.org

Email to request electronic version of application: info@educationthroughmedia.org

16. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, on behalf of ARTV inc.



Application Across CanadaApplication 2013-0002-9

Application by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), on behalf of ARTV inc., to obtain a distribution order for the national French-language specialty programming undertaking ARTV giving the service access rights on the digital service of terrestrial broadcasting distribution undertakings (BDUs) in English-language markets.

The Commission notes that this application was initially received in the context of the proceeding for the licence renewal of the French- and English-language services of the CBC (Notice of hearing - Licence renewals for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation’s French- and English-language services, Broadcasting Notice of Consultation CRTC 2011-379, 17 June 2011). During that hearing, the licensee clarified that the distribution order was requested under section 9(1)(h) of the Broadcasting Act (the Act).

In order to allow for consideration of this application in a more general context that takes into account the requirements to be imposed on the other applicants requesting mandatory distribution orders, the requirements that will be imposed on BDUs and the impact of such orders on their subscribers, the Commission will not examine this portion of the CBC application in the process initiated by Notice of Consultation 2011-379 and this portion of the application has been closed. The licensee is invited to submit, by 31 January 2013, a new application for a distribution order pursuant to section 9(1)(h) of the Act to be considered in the present process.

Please note that information will be added to the public examination file as it becomes available. The Commission encourages interested persons to consult the public examination file and the Commission’s website for any additional information they may find useful when preparing their comments.

The Commission invites interested persons, including those parties who filed interventions in the context of Broadcasting Notice of Consultation 2011-379, to submit new interventions in the context of this public proceeding for consideration by the Commission.

Licensee’s address:

1400 René-Lévesque Blvd. East

Montréal, Quebec

H2L 2M2

Fax: 613-288-6257

Email: RegulatoryAffairs@cbc.ca and AffairesReglementaires@RADIO-CANADA.ca

Email to request electronic version of application: RegulatoryAffairs@cbc.ca and AffairesReglementaires@RADIO-CANADA.ca

Section 2 – Licence renewal applications for services currently benefiting from mandatory distribution of its service on the digital basic service pursuant to section 9(1)(h) of the Broadcasting Act

17. Aboriginal Peoples Television Network Incorporated

Across Canada

Application 2012-0993-2

18. Avis de recherche incorporée

Across Canada

Application 2012-1051-7

19. Accessible Media Inc.

Across Canada

Application 2012-1095-5

20. Accessible Media Inc.

Across Canada

Application 2012-1096-3

21. Cable Public Affairs Channel Inc.

Across Canada

Applications 2012-1107-8 and 2012-1109-4

22. Vues & Voix

Across Canada

Application 2012-1411-3

Applications

17. Aboriginal Peoples Television Network Incorporated



Application Across CanadaApplication 2012-0993-2

Application by Aboriginal Peoples Television Network Incorporated to renew the broadcasting licence for the French- and English-language satellite-to-cable undertaking for APTN, which expires 31 August 2013.

The applicant is also applying to renew the order for mandatory distribution of this service on the digital basic service pursuant to section 9(1)(h) of the Broadcasting Act.

The Commission notes that the programming of this service is devoted to providing a positive window on Aboriginal life for all Canadians and that APTN consists in a high-quality, general-interest television service with a broad range of programming that reflects the diverse perspectives of Aboriginal peoples, their lives and cultures.

The Commission also notes that the licensee proposes an amendment to its condition of licence relating to the wholesale rate per subscriber (condition of licence 3) and some changes to its conditions of licence 5, 6, 8, 10, 11 and 12.

The licensee states that it meets all the criteria set out in paragraph 11 of Criteria for assessing applications for mandatory distribution of its service on the digital basic service, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2010-629, 27 August 2010 and is proposing an increase in its regulated per subscriber monthly wholesale rate from $0.25 to $0.40.

Licensee’s address:

339 Portage Avenue

Winnipeg, Manitoba

R3B 2C3

Fax: 204-946-5308

Email: jlarose@aptn.ca

Website to view application: www.aptn.ca

Email to request electronic version of application: dperrault@aptn.ca

18. Avis de recherche incorporée



Application Across CanadaApplication 2012-1051-7

Application by Avis de recherche incorporée to renew the broadcasting licence for the national French-language Category 2 specialty programming undertaking Avis de recherche, which expires 31 August 2013.

The applicant is also applying to renew the order for mandatory distribution of this service on the digital basic service pursuant to section 9(1)(h) of the Broadcasting Act.

The Commission notes that the programming of this service is primarily intended to be a media tool whose scope is to assist law enforcement agencies across the country to obtain clues, tips and leads which might help resolve matters of interest to the communities they service, both locally and nationwide.

The licensee has confirmed that it will adhere to the standard conditions of licence for specialty Category B services set out in Standard conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for Category B pay and specialty services – Corrected Appendices 1 and 2, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2010-786-1, 18 July 2011, but proposes changes with respect to closed captioning requirements.

The licensee states that it meets all the criteria set out in paragraph 11 of Criteria for assessing applications for mandatory distribution of its service on the digital basic service, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2010-629, 27 August 2010 and proposes an increase in its regulated per subscriber monthly wholesale rate from $0.06 to $0.08.

Licensee’s address:

6555 Métropolitain Boulevard East

Suite 401

Montréal, Quebec

H1P 3H3

Fax: 514-381-6116

Email: vincent@adr.tv

Website to view application: http://avisderecherche.tv/profil.php

19. Accessible Media Inc.



Application Across CanadaApplication 2012-1095-5

Application by Accessible Media Inc. (AMI) to renew the broadcasting licence for the national English-language specialty described video programming undertaking AMI-tv, which expires 31 August 2013.

The applicant is also applying to renew the order for mandatory distribution of this service on the digital basic service pursuant to section 9(1)(h) of the Broadcasting Act.

The Commission notes that all the programming provided by the service consists of open-format described video programming so as to provide access to a wide breadth of news, information, drama, entertainment and other television programming to Canadians who are blind and visually impaired.

The licensee states that it meets all the criteria set out in paragraph 11 of Criteria for assessing applications for mandatory distribution of its service on the digital basic service, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2010-629, 27 August 2010 and proposes to maintain its regulated per subscriber monthly wholesale rate of $0.20 in the English-language market and $0.00 in the French-language market.

The Commission also notes that the licensee is proposing amendments to its conditions of licence to reflect the sources of original described video programming available on AMI-tv, changes in the names of AMI and AMI-tv and amendments to the Broadcasting Distribution Regulations since AMI-tv was first licensed.

Licensee’s address:

1090 Don Mills Road

Suite 200

Toronto, Ontario

M3C 3R6

Fax: 416-979-1234

Email: rmalcolmson@goodmans.ca

Website to view application: www.ami.ca

20. Accessible Media Inc.



Application Across CanadaApplication 2012-1096-3

Application by Accessible Media Inc. (AMI) to renew the broadcasting licence for the national English-language audio programming undertaking AMI-audio, which expires 31 August 2013.

The applicant is also applying to renew the order for mandatory distribution of this service on the digital basic service pursuant to section 9(1)(h) of the Broadcasting Act.

The Commission notes that the programming of this service is read by volunteers and consists of news articles and features as well as audio theatre.

The licensee states that it meets all the criteria set out in paragraph 11 of Criteria for assessing applications for mandatory distribution of its service on the digital basic service, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy 2010-629, 27 August 2010 and proposes to maintain its regulated per subscriber monthly wholesale rate of $0.04 in the English-language market.

The Commission also notes that the licensee is proposing amendments to its conditions of licence to reflect the changes in the names of AMI and AMI-tv and amendments to the Broadcasting Distribution Regulations since AMI-tv was first licensed.

Licensee’s address:

1090 Don Mills Road

Suite 200

Toronto, Ontario

M3C 3R6

Fax: 416-979-1234

Email: rmalcolmson@goodmans.ca

Website to view application: www.ami.ca

21. Cable Public Affairs Channel Inc.



Applications Across CanadaApplications 2012-1107-8 and 2012-1109-4

Applications by Cable Public Affairs Channel Inc. (CPAC) to renew the broadcasting licences for the satellite-to-cable French- and English-language undertaking CPAC, which expire 31 August 2013.

The applicant is also applying to renew the order for mandatory distribution of this service on the digital basic service pursuant to section 9(1)(h) of the Broadcasting Act.

The Commission notes that the licensee proposes an amendment to its condition of licence relating to the regulated per subscriber monthly wholesale rate (condition of licence 4(a)) and some changes to conditions of licence 1(a) and 4(b).

The Commission further notes that the licensee is also proposing amendments to the standard conditions of licence relating to closed captioning quality standards.

The licensee states that it meets all the criteria set out in paragraph 11 of Criteria for assessing applications for mandatory distribution of its service on the digital basic service, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2010-629, 27 August 2010 and is proposing an increase to its regulated per subscriber wholesale monthly fee from $0.10 to $0.12.

Licensee’s address:

1750-45 O’Connor Street

Ottawa, Ontario

K1P 1A4

Fax: 613-567-2741

Email: cwatson@cpac.ca

Website to view application: www.cpac.ca

22. Vues & Voix



Application Across CanadaApplication 2012-1411-3

Application by Vues & Voix to renew the broadcasting licence for the national French-language audio programming undertaking Canal M (formerly la Magnétothèque), which expires 31 August 2013.

The applicant is also applying to renew the order for mandatory distribution of this service on the digital basic service pursuant to section 9(1)(h) of the Broadcasting Act.

The licensee proposes to operate the undertaking under the same terms and conditions as those in effect under the current licence.

The licensee states that it meets all the criteria set out in paragraph 11 of Criteria for assessing applications for mandatory distribution of its service on the digital basic service, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2010-629, 27 August 2010 and is proposing an increase to its regulated per subscriber wholesale monthly fee from $0.02 to $0.04.

Licensee’s address:

1055 René-Lévesque Boulevard East

Suite 501

Montréal, Quebec

H2L 4S5

Fax: 514-282-1676

Email: info@vuesetvoix.com

Website to view application: www.vuesetvoix.com

Email to request electronic version of application: info@vuesetvoix.com

Section 3 – Licence renewal applications of independent conventional, pay and specialty television services 3 a), 3 b), 3 c) and 3 d)

3 a) – Licence renewal applications of independent pay and specialty Category A services

23. Allarco Entertainment (2008) Inc., the general partner, as well as limited partner, with C.R.A. Investments Ltd., (the limited partners), carrying on business as Allarco Entertainment Limited Partnership

Across Canada

Application 2012-1037-7

24. Fairchild Television Ltd. (Fairchild TV)

Across Canada

Application 2012-1064-0

25. Fairchild Television Ltd. (Talentvision)

Across Canada

Application 2012-1216-7

26. TV5 Québec Canada

Across Canada

Application 2012-1094-7

27. Stornoway Communications General Partnership Inc. (the general partner) and 1403318 Ontario Limited (the limited partner), carrying on business as Stornoway Communications Limited Partnership

Across Canada

Application 2012-1165-6

28. South Asian Television Canada Limited

Across Canada

Application 2012-1169-8

29. OUTtv Network Inc.

Across Canada

Application 2012-1177-1

30. ZoomerMedia Limited

Across Canada

Application 2012-1190-4

31. ONE: The Body, Mind and Spirit Channel Inc.

Across Canada

Application 2012-1191-1

32. Blue Ant Media Solutions Inc. and 8182493 Canada Inc., partners in a general partnership carrying on business as Blue Ant Media Partnership (Travel + Escape)

Across Canada

Application 2012-1198-7

33. Blue Ant Media Solutions Inc. and 8182493 Canada Inc., partners in a general partnership carrying on business as Blue Ant Media Partnership (Bold)

Across Canada

Application 2012-1537-7

Applications

23. Allarco Entertainment (2008) Inc., the general partner, as well as limited partner, with C.R.A. Investments Ltd., the limited partner, carrying on business as Allarco Entertainment Limited Partnership



Application Across CanadaApplication 2012-1037-7

Application by Allarco Entertainment (2008) Inc., the general partner, as well as limited partner, with C.R.A. Investments Ltd. (the limited partners), carrying on business as Allarco Entertainment Limited Partnership, to renew the broadcasting licence for the national English-language pay Category A programming undertaking Super Channel, which expires 31 August 2013.

The licensee has confirmed that it will adhere to the standard conditions of licence for pay Category A services set out in Standard conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for specialty and pay television Category A services, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2011-443, 27 July 2011.

The Commission notes that the licensee is proposing amendments to its conditions of licence with respect to the following: the acquisition of and/or investment in Canadian programming, the yearly expenditures on regional outreach programs, the provision of described video and equity investment or bridge financing.

Licensee’s address:

5324 Calgary Trail North West

Suite 201

Edmonton, Alberta

T6H 4J8

Fax: 780-437-7969

Email: application@allarco.ca

Website to view application: www.allarco.ca

Email to request electronic version of application: application@allarco.ca

24. Fairchild Television Ltd. (Fairchild TV)



Application Across CanadaApplication 2012-1064-0

Application by Fairchild Television Ltd. to renew the broadcasting licence for the national ethnic third-language specialty programming undertaking Fairchild TV, which expires 31 August 2013.

The licensee has confirmed that it will adhere to the standard conditions of licence for specialty Category A services set out in Standard conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for specialty and pay television Category A services, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2011-443, 27 July 2011, but proposes changes with respect to requirements concerning the provision of closed captioning and described video.

The licensee proposes to operate the undertaking under the same terms and conditions as those in effect under the current licence, with the exception of the changes resulting from the acceptance of the standard conditions of licence and the amendments mentioned above.

Licensee’s address:

4151 Hazelbridge Way

Unit 3300

Aberdeen Centre

Richmond, British Columbia

V6X 4J7

Fax: 604-295-1300

Email: info@fairchildtv.com

Website to view application: www.fairchildtv.com

Email to request electronic version of application: info@fairchildtv.com

25. Fairchild Television Ltd. (Talentvision)



Application Across CanadaApplication 2012-1216-7

Application by Fairchild Television Ltd. to renew the broadcasting licence for the national ethnic third-language specialty programming undertaking Talentvision, which expires 31 August 2013.

The licensee has confirmed that it will adhere to the standard conditions of licence for specialty Category A services set out in Standard conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for specialty and pay television Category A services, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2011-443, 27 July 2011, but proposes changes with respect to the requirements concerning the provision of closed captioning and described video.

The licensee proposes to operate the undertaking under the same terms and conditions as those in effect under the current licence, with the exception of the changes resulting from the acceptance of the standard conditions of licence and the amendments mentioned above.

Licensee’s address:

4151 Hazelbridge Way

Unit 3300

Aberdeen Centre

Richmond, British Columbia

V6X 4J7

Fax: 604-295-1300

Email: info@fairchildtv.com

Website to view application: www.fairchildtv.com

Email to request electronic version of application: info@fairchildtv.com

26. TV5 Québec Canada



Application Across CanadaApplication 2012-1094-7

Application by TV5 Québec Canada to renew the broadcasting licence for the national French-language specialty programming undertaking TV5, which expires 31 August 2013.

The applicant is also applying for mandatory distribution of its service on the digital basic service pursuant to an order issued under section 9(1)(h) of the Broadcasting Act. The number for this application is 2012-0711-8.

The licensee has confirmed that it will adhere to the standard conditions of licence for specialty Category A services set out in Standard conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for specialty and pay television Category A services, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2011-443, 27 July 2011.

The Commission notes that the licensee proposes to delete its condition of licence 2(b) concerning the broadcast of at least 104 hours of first-run original Canadian programs during each year of the new licence term.

The licensee also proposes not to renew its commitment to devote 1% of the advertising revenue generated annually to the support and promotion of activities and events that reflect ethno-cultural diversity.

Licensee’s address:

1755 René-Lévesque Boulevard Est

Suite 101

Montréal, Quebec

H2K 4P6

Fax: 514-522-3277

Email: renouvellementdelicenceTV5@tv5.ca

Website to view application: www.tv5.ca

Email to request electronic version of application: renouvellementdelicenceTV5@tv5.ca

27. Stornoway Communications General Partnership Inc. (the general partner) and 1403318 Ontario Limited (the limited partner), carrying on business as Stornoway Communications Limited Partnership



Application Across CanadaApplication 2012-1165-6

Application by Stornoway Communications General Partnership Inc. (the general partner) and 1403318 Ontario Limited (the limited partner), carrying on business as Stornoway Communications Limited Partnership, to renew the broadcasting licence for the national English-language Category 1 specialty programming undertaking iChannel, which expires 31 August 2013.

The licensee has confirmed that it will adhere to the standard conditions of licence for specialty Category A services set out in Standard conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for specialty and pay television Category A services, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2011-443, 27 July 2011.

The Commission notes that the licensee is proposing amendments to its conditions of licence with respect to the following: addition of program categories 6(a), 6(b), 8(a), 8(b), 8(c) and 9, reduction in the exhibition of Canadian programming during the broadcast day and an increase in programming drawn from program category 7.

Licensee’s address:

105 Gordon Baker Road

Suite 800

Toronto, Ontario

Fax: 416-756-5576

Email: vfusca@stornoway.com

Email to request electronic version of application: vfusca@stornoway.com

28. South Asian Television Canada Limited



Application Across CanadaApplication 2012-1169-8

Application by South Asian Television Canada Limited to renew the broadcasting licence for the national ethnic third-language specialty programming undertaking ATN South Asian Television, which expires 31 August 2013.

The licensee has confirmed that it will adhere to the standard conditions of licence for specialty Category A services set out in Standard conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for specialty and pay television Category A services, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2011-443, 27 July 2011, but proposes changes with respect to requirements concerning the provision of closed captioning, audio description and described video.

The licensee proposes to operate the undertaking under the same terms and conditions as those in effect under the current licence, with the exception of the changes resulting from the acceptance of the standard conditions of licence, and the amendments mentioned above.

Licensee’s address:

330 Cochrane Drive

Markham, Ontario

L3R 8E4

Fax: 905-948-8108

Email: prakash@asiantelevision.com

Website to view application: www.asiantelevision.com

Email to request electronic version of application: prakash@asiantelevision.com

29. OUTtv Network Inc.



Application Across CanadaApplication 2012-1177-1

Application by OUTtv Network Inc. to renew the broadcasting licence for the national English-language Category 1 specialty programming undertaking OUTtv, which expires 31 August 2013.

The licensee has confirmed that it will adhere to the standard conditions of licence for specialty Category A services set out in Standard conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for specialty and pay television Category A services, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2011-443, 27 July 2011.

The Commission notes that the licensee is proposing amendments to its conditions of licence with respect to the following: addition of program category 6(a), an increase in programming drawn from program categories 8(b) and 8(c) combined and a decrease in the exhibition of and expenditures on Canadian programming.

Licensee’s address:

315 West, 5th Avenue

Vancouver, British Columbia

V5Y 1J6

Fax: 604-874-4305

Email: brad@outtv.ca

Website to view application: www.outtv.ca

Email to request electronic version of application: brad@outtv.ca

30. ZoomerMedia Limited



Application Across CanadaApplication 2012-1190-4

Application by ZoomerMedia Limited to renew the broadcasting licence for the national English-language specialty programming undertaking Vision TV: Canada’s Faith Network / Réseau religieux canadien, which expires 31 August 2013.

The licensee proposes two distinct sets of regulatory requirements depending on whether the Commission approves its licence renewal application with a mandatory distribution order under section 9(1)(h) of the Broadcasting Act (application 2012-0712-6). The details of both proposals are described below.

The licensee has confirmed that it will adhere to the standard conditions of licence for specialty Category A services set out in Standard conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for specialty and pay television Category A services, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2011-443, 27 July 2011, but proposes changes with respect to the following: the provision of audio description and described video and the elimination of the condition of licence regarding the offer of adult programming.

Should the Commission approve the licensee’s application for mandatory distribution, the licensee is also proposing amendments to its current conditions of licence with respect to the following: Canadian programming expenditure requirements; the elimination of the condition of licence requiring the filing of a yearly report enumerating the faiths represented by the members on the Board of Directors; and the addition of a condition of licence authorizing the broadcast of an additional 12 minutes of advertising material in accordance with Incentives for English-language Canadian television drama, Broadcasting Public Notice CRTC 2004-93, 29 November 2004.

Should the Commission deny the licensee’s application for mandatory distribution, the licensee is proposing amendments to its current conditions of licence with respect to the following: reduction in the percentage of programming drawn from program category 4 to 75%; reduction in the exhibition of Canadian programming to 50% during the broadcast day; reduction in Canadian programming expenditure requirements to 12.64%; removal of the condition of licence limiting the number of minutes of solicitation of funds in Cornerstone and Mosaic programming; removal of the requirement to include in the logs reports the duration of the solicitation of funds; and the addition of a condition licence authorizing the broadcast of an additional 12 minutes of advertising material in accordance with Incentives for English-language Canadian television drama, Broadcasting Public Notice CRTC 2004-93, 29 November 2004; and removal of the condition of licence regarding the per subscriber monthly wholesale rate.

Licensee’s address:

64 Jefferson Avenue

Toronto, Ontario

M6K 1Y4

Fax: 416-368-9774

Email: Monique.lafontaine@zoomermedia.ca

Website to view application: www.visiontv.ca

Email to request electronic version of application: Monique.lafontaine@zoomermedia.ca

31. ONE: The Body, Mind and Spirit Channel Inc.



Application Across CanadaApplication 2012-1191-1

Application by ONE: The Body, Mind and Spirit Channel Inc. to renew the broadcasting licence for the national English-language Category 1 specialty programming undertaking The Brand New ONE Body Mind Spirit Love Channel, which expires 31 August 2013.

The licensee has confirmed that it will adhere to the standard conditions of licence for specialty Category A services set out in Standard conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for specialty and pay television Category A services, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2011-443, 27 July 2011, but proposes changes with respect to the following: exceptions to the requirements to provide audio description and described video.

The Commission notes that the licensee is proposing amendments to its conditions of licence with respect to the following: reduction in Canadian programming expenditures; reduction in the requirement to broadcast Canadian content during the broadcast day; addition of program categories 2(a), 11(a) and 11(b); removal of the condition of licence requiring the broadcast of a minimum percentage of programming drawn from program category 5(b); an increase in the percentage of programming that may be drawn from program category 4; and the addition of a condition of licence authorizing the broadcast of additional advertising material in accordance with Incentives for English-language Canadian television drama, Broadcasting Public Notice CRTC 2004-93, 29 November 2004.

Licensee’s address:

64 Jefferson Avenue

Toronto, Ontario

M6K 1Y4

Fax: 416-368-9774

Email: Monique.lafontaine@zoomermedia.ca

Website to view application: www.onebodymindspiritlove.com

Email to request electronic version of application: Monique.lafontaine@zoomermedia.ca

32. Blue Ant Media Solutions Inc. and 8182493 Canada Inc., partners in a general partnership carrying on business as Blue Ant Media Partnership (Travel + Escape)



Application Across CanadaApplication 2012-1198-7

Application by Blue Ant Media Solutions Inc. and 8182493 Canada Inc., partners in a general partnership carrying on business as Blue Ant Media Partnership, to renew the broadcasting licence for the national English-language Category 1 specialty programming undertaking Travel + Escape, which expires 31 August 2013.

The licensee has confirmed that it will adhere to the standard conditions of licence for specialty Category A services set out in Standard conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for specialty and pay television Category A services, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2011-443, 27 July 2011.

The Commission notes that the licensee is proposing amendments to its conditions of licence with respect to the following: level of Canadian program exhibition during the evening broadcast period, Canadian programming expenditure (CPE) requirements and the definition of broadcast day.

The Commission also notes that the licensee proposes to implement a simplified group-based approach for all of its services. Specifically, it is seeking authorization to count towards Travel + Escape or Bold’s CPE requirements any expenditure for the acquisition or investment in a Canadian program by an affiliated Category A or B service in the same broadcast year. It is also seeking authorization to count towards AUX TV and Bite’s CPE and incrementality requirements any expenditure for the acquisition or investment in a Canadian program by an affiliated Category A or B service in the same broadcast year, similar to the flexibility that is already granted to large ownership groups. In addition, the licensee commits to a requirement for programs of national interest for Travel + Escape and Bold based on spending by all of its affiliated services and seeks to have programming produced in-house recognized as independent productions for the purpose of the group’s fulfilment of its regulatory spending obligations on independent productions.

On 4 October 2012, Blue Ant Multimedia Inc. changed its name to Blue Ant Media Solutions Inc.

Licensee’s address:

130 Merton Street

Suite 200

Toronto, Ontario

M4S 1A4

Fax: 416-486-0404

Email: babramson@mccarthy.ca

Website to view application: www.blueantmedia.ca

Email to request electronic version of application: babramson@mccarthy.ca

33. Blue Ant Media Solutions Inc. and 8182493 Canada Inc., partners in a general partnership carrying on business as Blue Ant Media Partnership (Bold)



Application Across CanadaApplication 2012-1537-7

Application by Blue Ant Media Solutions Inc. and 8182493 Canada Inc., partners in a general partnership carrying on business as Blue Ant Media Partnership, to renew the broadcasting licence for the national English-language Category 1 specialty programming undertaking Bold, which expires 31 August 2013.

The licensee has confirmed that it will adhere to the standard conditions of licence for specialty Category A services set out in Standard conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for specialty and pay television Category A services, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2011-443, 27 July 2011.

The Commission notes that the licensee is proposing amendments to its conditions of licence with respect to the following: the level of Canadian program exhibition during the evening broadcast period; Canadian programming expenditure (CPE) requirements; the limits on program categories 7(d), 8(b) and 8(c); the addition of a condition of licence authorizing the broadcast of additional advertising material in accordance with Incentives for English-language Canadian television drama, Broadcasting Public Notice CRTC 2004-93, 29 November 2004; and the definition of broadcast day.

The Commission also notes that the licensee proposes to implement a simplified group-based approach for all of its services. Specifically, it is seeking authorization to count towards Travel + Escape or Bold’s CPE spending requirements any expenditure for the acquisition or investment in a Canadian program by an affiliated Category A or B service in the same broadcast year. It is also seeking authorization to count towards AUX TV and Bite’s CPE and incrementality requirements any expenditure for the acquisition or investment in a Canadian program by an affiliated Category A or B service in the same broadcast year, similar to the flexibility that is already granted to large ownership groups. In addition, the licensee commits to a requirement for programs of national interest for Travel + Escape and Bold based on spending by all of its affiliated services and seeks to have programming produced in-house recognized as independent productions for the purpose of the group’s fulfilment of its regulatory spending obligations on independent productions.

On 4 October 2012, Blue Ant Multimedia Inc. changed its name to Blue Ant Media Solutions Inc.

Licensee’s address:

130 Merton Street

Suite 200

Toronto, Ontario

M4S 1A4

Fax: 416-486-0404

Email: babramson@mccarthy.ca

Website to view application: www.blueantmedia.ca

Email to request electronic version of application: babramson@mccarthy.ca

3 b) – Licence renewal applications of independent specialty Category B services

34. Salt and Light Catholic Media Foundation

Across Canada

Application 2012-1033-5

35. All TV Inc.

Across Canada

Application 2012-1052-5

36. Woodbine Entertainment Group

Across Canada

Application 2012-1071-5

37. Ethnic Channels Group Limited (Abu Dhabi TV)

Across Canada

Application 2012-1072-3

38. Ethnic Channels Group Limited (Big Magic International Canada)

Across Canada

Application 2012-1073-1

39. Ethnic Channels Group Limited (FTV-Filipino TV)

Across Canada

Application 2012-1074-9

40. Ethnic Channels Group Limited (Jaam-e-Jam)

Across Canada

Application 2012-1075-7

41. Ethnic Channels Group Limited (ProSieBenSat.1 Welt)

Across Canada

Application 2012-1076-5

42. Ethnic Channels Group Limited (RTVi)

Across Canada

Application 2012-1077-3

43. Ethnic Channels Group Limited (SBTN)

Across Canada

Application 2012-1079-9

44. Ethnic Channels Group Limited (The Israeli Network)

Across Canada

Application 2012-1087-2

45. The Natural Resources Television Channel (IDRN-TV/IDNR-TV) Inc.

Across Canada

Application 2012-1086-4

46. The GameTV Corporation

Across Canada

Application 2012-1088-0

47. World Fishing Network ULC

Across Canada

Application 2012-1091-3

48. Fight Media Inc.

Across Canada

Application 2012-1092-1

49. Telelatino Network Inc. (EuroWorld Sport)

Across Canada

Application 2012-1111-9

50. Telelatino Network Inc. (TLN en Español)

Across Canada

Application 2012-1116-9

51. Telelatino Network Inc. (Mediaset Italia)

Across Canada

Application 2012-1119-3

52. Stornoway Communications General Partnership Inc. (the general partner) and 1403318 Ontario Limited (the limited partner), carrying on business as Stornoway Communications Limited Partnership

Across Canada

Application 2012-1167-2

53. 1395047 Ontario Inc. (Festival Portuguese Television)

Across Canada

Application 2012-1168-0

54. South Asian Television Canada Limited (ATN Punjabi Channel)

Across Canada

Application 2012-1178-9

55. South Asian Television Canada Limited (ATN Urdu Channel)

Across Canada

Application 2012-1179-7

56. South Asian Television Canada Limited (ATN Tamil Channel)

Across Canada

Application 2012-1180-5

57. South Asian Television Canada Limited (ATN Gujarati)

Across Canada

Application 2012-1182-0

58. ZoomerMedia Limited

Across Canada

Application 2012-1192-9

59. Blue Ant Media Solutions Inc. and 8182493 Canada Inc., partners in a general partnership carrying on business as Blue Ant Media Partnership (AUX TV)

Across Canada

Application 2012-1196-1

60. Blue Ant Media Solutions Inc. and 8182493 Canada Inc., partners in a general partnership carrying on business as Blue Ant Media Partnership (Bite)

Across Canada

Application 2012-1197-9

61. Blue Ant Television Ltd. (EQHD)

Across Canada

Application 2012-1199-5

62. Blue Ant Television Ltd. (HIFI)

Across Canada

Application 2012-1200-3

63. Blue Ant Television Ltd. (Oasis HD)

Across Canada

Application 2012-1201-8

64. Blue Ant Television Ltd. (radX)

Across Canada

Application 2012-1202-6

65. World Impact Ministries

Across Canada

Application 2012-1236-5

66. Fifth Dimension Properties Inc.

Across Canada

Application 2012-1259-7

67. TEN Broadcasting Inc. (Hustler TV)

Across Canada

Application 2012-1265-4

68. TEN Broadcasting Inc. (Red Hot TV)

Across Canada

Application 2012-1266-2

Applications

34. Salt and Light Catholic Media Foundation



Application Across CanadaApplication 2012-1033-5

Application by Salt and Light Catholic Media Foundation to renew the broadcasting licence for the national English-language Category 2 specialty programming undertaking Salt and Light, which expires 31 August 2013.

The licensee has confirmed that it will adhere to the standard conditions of licence for specialty Category B services set out in Standard conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for Category B pay and specialty services – Corrected Appendices 1 and 2, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2010-786-1, 18 July 2011, but proposes changes with respect to the provision of closed captioning.

The licensee proposes to operate the undertaking under the same terms and conditions as those in effect under the current licence, with the exception of the changes resulting from the acceptance of the standard conditions of licence and the amendment mentioned above.

Licensee’s address:

114 Richmond Street East

Toronto, Ontario

M5C 1P1

Fax: 416-971-6733

Email: rosica@saltandlighttv.org, ghosek@saltandlighttv.org and rrichings@saltandlighttv.org

Website to view application: www.saltandlighttv.org

Email to request electronic version of application: rosica@saltandlighttv.org, ghosek@saltandlighttv.org and rrichings@saltandlighttv.org

35. All TV Inc.



Application Across CanadaApplication 2012-1052-5

Application by All TV Inc. to renew the broadcasting licence for the national English-language Category 2 specialty programming undertaking All TV, which expires 31 August 2013.

The licensee has confirmed that it will adhere to the standard conditions of licence for specialty Category B services set out in Standard conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for Category B pay and specialty services – Corrected Appendices 1 and 2, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2010-786-1, 18 July 2011, but proposes changes with respect to the following: provision of closed captioning for programming in addition to sponsorship messages and promos, as well as the broadcast of advertising material.

The licensee proposes to operate the undertaking under the same terms and conditions as those in effect under the current licence, with the exception of the changes resulting from the acceptance of the standard conditions of licence and the amendments mentioned above.

Licensee’s address:

1133 Leslie Street

Suite 213

Toronto, Ontario

M3C 2J6

Fax: 416-588-6550

Email: tosanlee@alltv.ca

Website to view application: http://www.alltv.ca/crtc

Email to request electronic version of application: tosanlee@alltv.ca

36. Woodbine Entertainment Group



Application Across CanadaApplication 2012-1071-5

Application by Woodbine Entertainment Group to renew the broadcasting licence for the national English-language Category 2 specialty programming undertaking HPItv, which expires 31 August 2013.

The licensee has confirmed that it will adhere to the standard conditions of licence for specialty Category B services set out in Standard conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for Category B pay and specialty services – Corrected Appendices 1 and 2, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2010-786-1, 18 July 2011, but proposes changes with respect to the following: provision of closed captioning, adherence to the quality standards on closed captioning and the provision of Canadian content.

The licensee proposes to operate the undertaking under the same terms and conditions as those in effect under the current licence, with the exception of the changes resulting from the acceptance of the standard conditions of licence and the amendments mentioned above.

Licensee’s address:

555 Rexdale Boulevard

P.O. Box 156

Toronto, Ontario

M9W 5L2

Fax: 416-213-2139

Email: jdf@woodbineentertainment.com

Website to view application: http://www.horseplayerinteractive.com

Email to request electronic version of application: jdf@woodbineentertainment.com

37. Ethnic Channels Group Limited (Abu Dhabi TV)



Application Across CanadaApplication 2012-1072-3

Application by Ethnic Channels Group Limited to renew the broadcasting licence for the national third-language general interest ethnic Category 2 specialty programming undertaking Abu Dhabi TV, which expires 31 August 2013.

The licensee has confirmed that it will adhere to the standard conditions of licence for specialty Category B services set out in Standard conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for Category B pay and specialty services – Corrected Appendices 1 and 2, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2010-786-1, 18 July 2011, but proposes changes with respect to the broadcast of advertising material.

The Commission notes that the licensee is proposing amendments to its conditions of licence with respect to the following: the nature of service definition and the addition of program categories 5(a), 8(b), 11(a) and 11(b).

Licensee’s address:

907 Alness Street

Toronto, Ontario

M3J 2J1

Fax: 416-736-7677

Email: slavalevin@ethnicchannels.com

Website to view application: www.ethnicchannels.com

Email to request electronic version of application: slavalevin@ethnicchannels.com

38. Ethnic Channels Group Limited (Big Magic International Canada)



Application Across CanadaApplication 2012-1073-1

Application by Ethnic Channels Group Limited to renew the broadcasting licence for the national third-language general interest ethnic Category 2 specialty programming undertaking Big Magic International Canada, which expires 31 August 2013.

The licensee has confirmed that it will adhere to the standard conditions of licence for specialty Category B services set out in Standard conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for Category B pay and specialty services – Corrected Appendices 1 and 2, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2010-786-1, 18 July 2011, but proposes changes with respect to the broadcast of advertising material.

The Commission notes that the licensee is proposing amendments to its conditions of licence with respect to the following: the nature of service definition and the addition of program categories 5(a), 11(a) and 11(b).

It appears to the Commission that the licensee may have failed to comply with its requirements concerning the the requirement to provide program logs. The Commission may wish to examine this matter as part of the licence renewal process.

Licensee’s address:

907 Alness Street

Toronto, Ontario

M3J 2J1

Fax: 416-736-7677

Email: slavalevin@ethnicchannels.com

Website to view application: www.ethnicchannels.com

Email to request electronic version of application: slavalevin@ethnicchannels.com

39. Ethnic Channels Group Limited (FTV-Filipino TV)



Application Across CanadaApplication 2012-1074-9

Application by Ethnic Channels Group Limited to renew the broadcasting licence for the national third-language general interest ethnic Category 2 specialty programming undertaking FTV-Filipino TV, which expires 31 August 2013.

The licensee has confirmed that it will adhere to the standard conditions of licence for specialty Category B services set out in Standard conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for Category B pay and specialty services – Corrected Appendices 1 and 2, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2010-786-1, 18 July 2011, but proposes changes with respect to the broadcast of advertising material.

The Commission notes that the licensee is proposing amendments to its conditions of licence with respect to the following: the nature of service definition and the addition of program categories 5(a), 8(b), 11(a) and 11(b).

Licensee’s address:

907 Alness Street

Toronto, Ontario

M3J 2J1

Fax: 416-736-7677

Email: slavalevin@ethnicchannels.com

Website to view application: www.ethnicchannels.com

Email to request electronic version of application: slavalevin@ethnicchannels.com

40. Ethnic Channels Group Limited (Jaam-e-Jam)



Application Across CanadaApplication 2012-1075-7

Application by Ethnic Channels Group Limited to renew the broadcasting licence for the national third-language general interest ethnic Category 2 specialty programming undertaking Jaam-e-Jam, which expires 31 August 2013.

The licensee has confirmed that it will adhere to the standard conditions of licence for specialty Category B services set out in Standard conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for Category B pay and specialty services – Corrected Appendices 1 and 2, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2010-786-1, 18 July 2011, but proposes changes with respect to the broadcast of advertising material.

The Commission notes that the licensee is proposing amendments to its conditions of licence with respect to the following: the nature of service definition and the addition of program categories 5(a), 11(a) and 11(b).

Licensee’s address:

907 Alness Street

Toronto, Ontario

M3J 2J1

Fax: 416-736-7677

Email: slavalevin@ethnicchannels.com

Website to view application: www.ethnicchannels.com

Email to request electronic version of application: slavalevin@ethnicchannels.com

41. Ethnic Channels Group Limited (ProSieBenSat.1 Welt)



Application Across CanadaApplication 2012-1076-5

Application by Ethnic Channels Group Limited to renew the broadcasting licence for the national third-language general interest ethnic Category 2 specialty programming undertaking ProSieBenSat.1 Welt, which expires 31 August 2013.

The licensee has confirmed that it will adhere to the standard conditions of licence for specialty Category B services set out in Standard conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for Category B pay and specialty services – Corrected Appendices 1 and 2, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2010-786-1, 18 July 2011, but proposes changes with respect to the broadcast of advertising material.

The Commission notes that the licensee is proposing amendments to its conditions of licence with respect to the following: the nature of service definition and the addition of program categories 5(a), 11(a) and 11(b).

Licensee’s address:

907 Alness Street

Toronto, Ontario

M3J 2J1

Fax: 416-736-7677

Email: slavalevin@ethnicchannels.com

Website to view application: www.ethnicchannels.com

Email to request electronic version of application: slavalevin@ethnicchannels.com

42. Ethnic Channels Group Limited (RTVi)



Application Across CanadaApplication 2012-1077-3

Application by Ethnic Channels Group Limited to renew the broadcasting licence for the national ethnic third-language Category 2 specialty programming undertaking RTVi, which expires 31 August 2013.

The licensee has confirmed that it will adhere to the standard conditions of licence for specialty Category B services set out in Standard conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for Category B pay and specialty services – Corrected Appendices 1 and 2, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2010-786-1, 18 July 2011, but proposes changes with respect to the broadcast of advertising material.

The Commission notes that the licensee is proposing amendments to its conditions of licence with respect to the following: the nature of service definition and the addition of program categories 5(a), 8(b), 11(a) and 11(b).

Licensee’s address:

907 Alness Street

Toronto, Ontario

M3J 2J1

Fax: 416-736-7677

Email: slavalevin@ethnicchannels.com

Website to view application: www.ethnicchannels.com

Email to request electronic version of application: slavalevin@ethnicchannels.com

43. Ethnic Channels Group Limited (SBTN)



Application Across CanadaApplication 2012-1079-9

Application by Ethnic Channels Group Limited to renew the broadcasting licence for the national third-language general interest ethnic Category 2 specialty programming undertaking SBTN, which expires 31 August 2013.

The licensee has confirmed that it will adhere to the standard conditions of licence for specialty Category B services set out in Standard conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for Category B pay and specialty services – Corrected Appendices 1 and 2, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2010-786-1, 18 July 2011, but proposes changes with respect to the broadcast of advertising material.

The Commission notes that the licensee is proposing amendments to its conditions of licence with respect to the following: the nature of service definition and the addition of program categories 5(a), 8(b), 11(a) and 11(b).

Licensee’s address:

907 Alness Street

Toronto, Ontario

M3J 2J1

Fax: 416-736-7677

Email: slavalevin@ethnicchannels.com

Website to view application: www.ethnicchannels.com

Email to request electronic version of application: slavalevin@ethnicchannels.com

44. Ethnic Channels Group Limited (The Israeli Network)



Application Across CanadaApplication 2012-1087-2

Application by Ethnic Channels Group Limited to renew the broadcasting licence for the national third-language general interest ethnic Category 2 specialty programming undertaking The Israeli Network, which expires 31 August 2013.

The licensee has confirmed that it will adhere to the standard conditions of licence for specialty Category B services set out in Standard conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for Category B pay and specialty services – Corrected Appendices 1 and 2, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2010-786-1, 18 July 2011, but proposes changes with respect to the broadcast of advertising material.

The Commission notes that the licensee is proposing amendments to its conditions of licence with respect to the following: the nature of service definition and the addition of program categories 11(a) and 11(b).

Licensee’s address:

907 Alness Street

Toronto, Ontario

M3J 2J1

Fax: 416-736-7677

Email: slavalevin@ethnicchannels.com

Website to view application: www.ethnicchannels.com

Email to request electronic version of application: slavalevin@ethnicchannels.com

45. The Natural Resources Television Channel (IDRN-TV/IDNR-TV) Inc.



Application Across CanadaApplication 2012-1086-4

Application by The Natural Resources Television Channel (IDRN-TV/IDNR-TV) Inc. to renew the broadcasting licence for the national English- and French-language Category 2 specialty programming undertaking IDRN-TV/IDNR-TV, which expires 31 August 2013.

The applicant is also applying for mandatory distribution of its service on the digital basic service pursuant to an order issued under section 9(1)(h) of the Broadcasting Act. The number for this application is 2012-0713-4.

The licensee has confirmed that it will adhere to the standard conditions of licence for specialty Category B services set out in Standard conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for Category B pay and specialty services – Corrected Appendices 1 and 2, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2010-786-1, 18 July 2011, but proposes changes with respect to the provision of closed captioning and described video.

It appears to the Commission that the licensee may have failed to comply with its closed captioning requirements. The Commission may wish to examine this matter as part of the licence renewal process.

Licensee’s address:

1450 Gulledge Trail

Oakville, Ontario

L6M 3Z8

Fax: 905-827-8142

Email: info@idnrtv.com

Website to view application: www.idnrtv.com

Email to request electronic version of application: info@idnrtv.com

46. The GameTV Corporation



Application Across CanadaApplication 2012-1088-0

Application by The GameTV Corporation to renew the broadcasting licence for the national English-language Category 2 specialty programming undertaking GameTV, which expires 31 August 2013.

The licensee has confirmed that it will adhere to the standard conditions of licence for specialty Category B services set out in Standard conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for Category B pay and specialty services – Corrected Appendices 1 and 2, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2010-786-1, 18 July 2011.

The Commission notes that the licensee is proposing amendments to its conditions of licence with respect to the following: addition of program categories 3, 8(a), 9, 11(a) and 11(b) and an amendment to the definition of “broadcast day.”

Licensee’s address:

184 Pearl Street

Suite 302

Toronto, Ontario

M5H 1L5

Fax: 416-593-6991

Email: gferenbok@insightsports.com

Website to view application: www.igametv.com/crtc

Email to request electronic version of application: gferenbok@insightsports.com

47. World Fishing Network ULC



Application Across CanadaApplication 2012-1091-3

Application by World Fishing Network ULC to renew the broadcasting licence for the national English-language Category 2 specialty programming undertaking World Fishing Network, which expires 31 August 2013.

The licensee has confirmed that it will adhere to the standard conditions of licence for specialty Category B services set out in Standard conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for Category B pay and specialty services – Corrected Appendices 1 and 2, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2010-786-1, 18 July 2011.

The Commission notes that the licensee is proposing amendments to its conditions of licence with respect to the following: the nature of service definition and the addition of program categories 3, 7(a), 7(b), 7(c), 7(e), 7(f), 7(g), 9 and 10.

Licensee’s address:

184 Pearl Street

Suite 302

Toronto, Ontario

M5H 1L5

Fax: 416-593-6991

Email: gferenbok@worldfishingnetwork.com

Website to view application: www.worldfishingnetwork.com/crtc

Email to request electronic version of application: gferenbok@worldfishingnetwork.com

48. Fight Media Inc.



Application Across CanadaApplication 2012-1092-1

Application by Fight Media Inc. to renew the broadcasting licence for the national English-language Category 2 specialty programming undertaking Fight Network, which expires 31 August 2013.

The licensee has confirmed that it will adhere to the standard conditions of licence for specialty Category B services set out in Standard conditions of licence, expectations and encouragements for Category B pay and specialty services – Corrected Appendices 1 and 2, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2010-786-1, 18 July 2011.

The Commission notes that the licensee is proposing amendments to its conditions of licence with respect to the following: addition of program categories 8(b), 11(a) 