DAILY NEWS Apr 3, 2006 9:10 AM - 0 comments

CRTC Extends Comment Period on China TV

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Comments, controversy and violence erupting over proposed carriage of Chinese-language television channels in Canada has prompted the CRTC to extend the public input period into its decision.

In a precedent setting announcement, the telecom regulator said it is inviting more public input after concerned groups called for public hearings into the proposal. The CRTC reports receiving petitions, form letters, and close to 400 comments both in support of and against the nine channels.

The original call for comments on the proposed addition of nine non-Canadian Chinese-language services to the lists of eligible satellite services for distribution on a digital basis was issued last December; the deadline has now been extended to May.

The decision was welcomed by groups that argue the channels incite hatred and serve as vehicles for Communist propaganda.

The Canadian Cable Telecommunications Association had submitted a request for their broadcast last September, but the sponsorship has since been taken over by Rogers Communications Inc.

Meanwhile, news report from London, ON, for example, indicate that violence is a part of the controversy. Demonstrators smashed a television set yesterday outside the company headquarters to protest its role.
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