Private Broadcasters Reach Agreement with Federal Government on Part II
Licence Fee Challenge
The parties have reached a settlement agreement with the federal government that includes waiving Part II Licence Fees that were not collected due to the ongoing legal dispute for the broadcast years 2006, 2007 and 2008.
"The agreement represents a reasonable compromise for both sides. It resolves treatment of contested fees and reflects a fair fee regime going forward," said
The Part II Licence Fees are assessed under the CRTC's Broadcasting Licence Fee Regulations, 1997 under section 11 of the Broadcasting Act. Since 1997/98, Part II Licence Fees totaling about
The payment of Part II Licence Fees has been litigated by the CAB and other stakeholders since 2003. On
The CAB is the national voice of Canada's private broadcasters, representing the vast majority of Canadian programming services, including private radio and television stations, networks, specialty, pay and pay-per-view services.
For further information: Margot Patterson, General Counsel and Vice President, Legal Affairs, Canadian Association of Broadcasters, (613) 233-4035 ext. 314, [email protected]
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