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22 signatures so far! [view all signatures] Petition created by: Chantelle Ennis-Charoo The future of local television broadcasting, including your station, is at stake. Local news is the foundation of the Canadian broadcasting system. If we cut local roots, we lose something invaluable as a nation. At CTV and ‘A’, we want to see local television continue to strengthen our communities. 22 have signed so far - help us get to 100.  We have achieved 22% of our goal. Let's keep going! Sign the petition! Details, Impact and Progress -The Issue- For more than 50 years CTV and the A channel have been serving the local Toronto community as well as other communities around Canada. Currently regulations in allow cable and satellite companies to take CTV and ‘A’ programming without compensation. These companies then charge you, the consumer, for the programming they take for free. Most TV subscribers in Canada hold the false belief that part of their basic monthly bills goes to their local TV stations. This isn't true. Television service providers, including cable and satellite companies, are reaping huge profits at the direct expense of local Canadian TV stations that are going out of business. As a consumer, you are at risk of losing local programming options on the dial. -A Solution- Local TV stations, like CTV and ‘A’, should receive compensation from cable and satellite companies that carry our local programming. To protect consumers, we are calling for a review of how cable and satellite companies bundle and bill consumers for the TV channels you choose. We support consumer choice. Note: This service is provided as a service to TakingITGlobal Members. This petition does not necessarily represent the views of TakingITGlobal as an organization. |
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