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Consolidated Regulations > Radio Regulations, 1986
Short Summary
The Radio Regulations, 1986 govern the regulations and requirements for radio broadcasting in Canada. It applies to licensees of A.M. stations, F.M. stations, and digital radio stations. The regulations cover various aspects such as Canadian and musical content, broadcasting content, political broadcasts, ethnic programs, logs and records, requests for information, ownership of equipment and facilities, transfer of ownership or control, affiliation, and more. The regulations also require licensees to contribute to Canadian content development initiatives based on their total revenues. The regulations do not apply to programming broadcasted using a subsidiary communications multiplex operations channel.
Whom does it apply to?
Licensees of A.M. stations, F.M. stations, and digital radio stations
What does it govern?
Radio broadcasting regulations, including aspects such as Canadian and musical content, broadcasting content, political broadcasts, ethnic programs, logs and records, requests for information, ownership of equipment and facilities, transfer of ownership or control, affiliation, and more
What are exemptions?
Programming broadcasted using a subsidiary communications multiplex operations channel
What are the Penalties?
Not specified
Jurisdiction
Canada