That was going to be my question. The CRTC is letting this fly??
I'm surprised to say the least.
50% domestic porn
New Canadian pay-television pornography channel — to be called Northern Peaks — approved by federal regulators
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080815.wpeaks15/BNStory/Entertainment
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"The CRTC said it did not receive any interventions at hearings held in May, meaning there were no other broadcasters or interest groups who registered their opposition to the bid."
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Sluts of Fury on the box? But hey, there's CanCon
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/serv...rtainment/?page=rss&id=RTGAM.20080818.wporn18
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"Whether this porn plan goes ahead is up to Canada's cable and satellite carriers. Under CRTC regulations, simply receiving a Category 2 licence does not guarantee a channel will go to air: The recipient must negotiate distribution and rates.
Donnelly says he's already had expressions of interest from five of the country's leading cable companies - although he declined to name them. He expects to begin serious discussions in about a month, after he finishes shooting the next season of The Boy Next Door in Edmonton. If all goes well, the new channel could be on the air next year."
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