Broadcasting Act (Canada) (original) (raw)

The Broadcasting Act, given royal assent on 1 February 1991, is an act of the Parliament of Canada regarding broadcasting of telecommunications in the country. The Broadcasting Act outlines broadcasting policy of Canada; defines the role of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) as the broadcasting regulator; and sets out the mandate of CBC/Radio-Canada. The stated goal of the Broadcasting Act is to maintain Canada's cultural fabric—thereby strengthening its economic, political, and social structures—by supporting the country's creative industries and ensuring the availability and accessibility of Canadian music and stories, among other things.