About "Community Radio Stations" - CRTC Commissioner Marc Patrone (2010):
"My concern, based on submissions made during this proceeding, is that community radio may gradually become something more akin to a commercial venture. There is some evidence suggesting this is already happening.
Most of the community radio stations in Canada continue to offer
programming ‘distinct’ from the commercial sector. However, some private
commercial radio stations, particularly in French-language markets have
grown increasingly concerned about the ‘commercially competitive
nature’ of what are supposed to be ‘community’ non-profit operations.
The privates argue that, in the absence of stricter regulatory
‘dividers,’ some community radio stations may find it financially
expedient to forsake true ‘community broadcasting’ practices in order to
become more commercial."
http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2010/2010-499.htm
http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2010/2010-499.htm
