CANADA'S RECORDING INDUSTRY EXPRESSES DISAPPOINTMENT AS FEDERAL CABINET DECIDES NOT TO SEND BACK CRTC SATELLITE RADIO DECISIONS Broadcaster Magazine Canada's recording industry expressed disappointment with the decision by Cabinet not to send back the CRTC's decisions on satellite radio licences.
"Our country's longstanding and successful Canadian content policy has been dealt a blow," says Graham Henderson, President of the Canadian Recording Industry Association, which found common cause with organizations representing more than 130,000 musicians, singers, songwriters, actors and recording label employees in supporting the continuation of strong Canadian content rules. "We regret that the importance of maintaining this policy wasn't reflected in the decision by our elected representatives."
Canadian content regulations constitute one of the most successful cultural policies in the history of our country. These rules have made it possible for Canadians to enjoy a rich and diverse cultural industry that is the envy of the entire world.
"I know that all of us, on both sides of the satellite radio debate, place enormous value on a vibrant, homegrown culture," Henderson adds. "We look forward to working with our colleagues in the broadcasting and cultural communities to heal the rifts opened by this debate, and to working together to secure a strong future for Canadian culture." |