CRTC Hearing 2024-143-1 interventions

Filed to Sunday 13:25 CET.

Includes

Application by Google for an exemption
The agreement signed with the CJC Canadian Journalism Collective

interventions include:

Citizens

Citizens posting for media companies

Not prophet radio station undertaking like our small independent community

for profits, 

small independents, rover

union

Volunteers that support cactus

Large Jewish organization, 

large Quebec media companies, 

CKDU

Ethnic media companies

Magazines Canada

The interventions generally covered:

Only some addressed questions which to me means a lot are coming on Monday.

me too, 

including request for a second call for publishers 

cup is excluded, magazines Canada’s excluded 

calls for a code of conduct (some pretty heavy newspapers that breached a code of conduct)

interventions ranged from: no exemption for Google to one year for exemption.

Interventions zip file 2.5 mb

Letter from Canadian Heritage Minister

Letter from Canadian Heritage Minister November 10, 2022

From: Honorable Pablo Rodriguez hon.pablo.rodriguez@pch.gc.ca

Subject: Reply from the Ministerial Correspondence Secretariat, in response to your correspondence, forwarded to the HonourablePablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage 

Date: November 10, 2022 at 9:21 AM

To: ken.zakreski@gmail.com

Dear Mr. Zakreski:

I am writing in response to your correspondence, forwarded to the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage, regarding the regulation of social media in accordance with the Broadcasting Act. Minister Rodriguez appreciates your taking the time to write on this matter. Please excuse the delay in my reply.

The Government of Canada understands the importance of local news to Canadians so that they have access to quality local and community programming that meets their needs. This includes access to high-quality local news on which Canadians rely to stay informed of issues that matter to them. In this regard, the Government appreciates your contribution through the Community Bulletin Board, Life on Gabriola.

As you may know, the Government provides support to local journalism, especially in small communities. For example, the Local Journalism Initiative supports the creation of original civic journalism that covers the diverse needs of underserved communities across Canada. In addition, the Canadian journalism labour tax credit is applied to the salaries or wages of employees of eligible organizations that produce original news content. The Government also implemented the Special Measures for Journalism 2021 component of the Canada Periodical Fund, which provided recovery funding to Canadian magazines and community newspapers to support organizations that struggled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bill C-11, the Online Streaming Act, currently at its second reading before the Senate, does not seek to regulate social media platforms. Because content shared on social media cannot be considered a broadcasting undertaking, a Facebook group cannot be considered a community element or subjected to laws governing broadcast undertakings. Moreover, the Broadcasting Act only applies to audio and audiovisual content, not written journalism.

Furthermore, it is noteworthy to mention Bill C-18, the Online News Act, which is designed to support the Canadian news industry, and would make online platforms such as Google and Meta, compensate media organizations for reusing their journalism. This bill should contribute financially to the vitality of news media.

Please accept my best wishes. Sincerely,

Josée Ethier (elle/she/her)
Director

Ministerial Correspondence Secretariat 

Author Ken Zakreski

About the Author

Ken Zakreski, Bachelor of Arts (Business).

During the 1990's I served as President and Business Manager for the longest running community newspaper on Vancouver Island, BC, the Malaspina University-College’s, Navigator Newspaper Society. Following my work at the Navigator I worked as president in a for-profit print venture, PIER Magazine serving the Nanaimo BC area with news and entertainment reportage in the 90's.

My background in community media includes completing successful CRTC applications (old regime and current regime) for a campus based community radio undertaking (CHLY, 101.7FM - CRTC 2001-319) and community radio application (CKGI, 98.7FM - now defunct - CRTC 2011-679). 

I have followed: debate on Parl GC Bill C-10 (43-2) participating under Paul Manly MP, parliamentary debate on Parl GC Bill C-11 (44-1), Lincoln, Aird and Yale Reports. Familiar with amending legislation having been the government’s parliamentary and senate witness (concurrent hearings) to the Canada Shipping Act amendments, following the Valdez oil spill (1980's) on behalf of Georgia Strait Alliance. Our position (confirmed by an act of parliament ) was that oil should be illegal to spill in the waters of Canada and volunteers, those that clean up those spills, should be compensated from the Ship Source Oil Pollution Fund.

Currently, I volunteer as the longest running admin for the FaceBook Group serving the communities of Gabriola, Mudge, Link and De Courcey Islands in British Columbia. Community Bulletin Board – Life on Gabriola: ("CBBlog”) established in 2010, is the islands largest (and most active digital group) plus it runs with a citizen journalism heritage. CBBlog was formed to work as a news gathering service for the now defunct Gabriola Radio Society - CKGI 98.7 FM. Also created, back in the day, and still running is Social Events Bulletin Board – Life on Gabriola.

I am a former long term resident of Gabriola Island, British Columbia which is located about a 20 minute ferry ride from Nanaimo BC off Vancouver Island. Gabriola has a population of around 4,000. Gabriola is hard pressed, because of its size, to be served in any meaningful manner by commercial media yet is drowning in one of the most congested media corridors.

Ken Zakreski (he/him), is a ten+ year admin for one of the FaceBook Groups serving Gabriola, BC and spends his personal time between Mexico and the Netherlands.

ken.zakreski@gmail.com

Messages: +1 250 247 9891

Mexico: +52 33 1707 1364

Netherlands cell phone number to be announced.

QO-100 How Do We Get 20 Watts Output on 2 4GHz Wi Fi (Part 2)

https://youtu.be/3_kQuCVGjSQ

HAM Radio is digital

https://youtu.be/oYKoixN0r54

Memo regarding FaceBook Groups Admin ownership

Further to the inquiry regarding ownership status of the FaceBook Group CBBlog by the dissolved Gabriola Radio Society. 

Jared, a Law Student, from the Business Law Clinic provided a memo. The background document is included as well. 

 The full memo is attached and the conclusion was as follows: 

 Conclusion 

“Property” under the Societies Act includes rights and interests. Courts have classified contractual rights and interests as this kind of property. Facebook users derive contractual rights and interests from Facebook’s terms, conditions, and policies. In theory, these rights and interests in a Facebook group could be classified as property and distributed under the Societies Act. However, this transfer would have to be done with Facebook’s consent. Because there is no case law directly supporting this theory, its application would be contingent on a ruling from the Canadian courts. 

Memo on FaceBook Group Ownership. 

Gabriola Radio Society dissolution.

Government Bill

CANADA 

(House of Commons) C-10 (43-2) - Third Reading - An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts - Parliament of Canada

https://parl.ca/DocumentViewer/en/43-2/bill/C-10/third-reading

Discoverability

Abstract

Discoverability is a concept of growing use in digital cultural policy, but it lacks a clear and comprehensive definition. Typically, discoverability is narrowly defined as a problem for content creators to find an audience given an abundance of choice. This view misses the important ways that apps, online stores, streaming services, and other platforms coordinate the experiences of content discovery. In this article, we propose an analytical framework for studying the dynamic and personalized processes of content discovery on platforms. Discoverability is a kind of media power constituted by content discovery platforms that coordinate users, content creators, and software to make content more or less engaging. Our framework highlights three dimensions of this process: the design and management of choice in platform interfaces (surrounds), the pathways users take to find content and the effects those choices have (vectors), and the resulting experiences these elements produce. Attention to these elements, we argue, can help researchers grapple with the challenging mutability and individualization of experience on content discovery platforms as well as provide a productive new way to consider content discovery as a matter of platform governance.

Keywords platforms, algorithms, content discovery, attention, flow, television

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/2056305118819188

Why put a Teensy in Every Project

Overview of a 2020 teensy





https://youtu.be/75IvTqRwNsE

Meshtastic

https://www.meshtastic.org/

LoRa Mesh Communication without Infrastructure: The Meshtastic Project

https://youtu.be/TY6m6fS8bxU

Beaker Browser

How it works

Beaker uses a peer-to-peer filesystem on the Hypercore Protocol. Users connect directly to your computer to access your files.

https://beakerbrowser.com/

Into the Blockchain: Brave with MetaMask | Brave Browser

The decentralized web is there for exploring. Trails are being blazed with decentralized applications built on the Ethereum blockchain, with the MetaMask extension providing a bridge to explore and handle decentralized applications (Dapps) from a web browser. 

Following the October 2017 ETHWaterloo Hackathon, Brave became the first desktop web browser to suggest MetaMask upon visiting any Web3 site.

https://brave.com/into-the-blockchain-brave-with-metamask/

Amazon Sidewalk - Wikipedia

Amazon Sidewalk is a low-bandwidth long-range wireless networking protocol developed by Amazon Inc.^[1] It uses Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) for short distances,^[2] the 900 MHz spectrum and other frequencies for longer.^[3]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazon_Sidewalk

Use Cases

Build and sell nodes - Last mile, intranet public (drop box) and shared unsecure community service, replace CB radio.

Allow subscriptions on App stores for premium services. 

Sell private communications and gateway Internet access at a micro sale point.

Develop the social media killer app.

Share Meta information collected over intranet network. Boondogs is mostly intranet with some paid internet gateway. 

Sell nodes as: do it yourself and do it for you.

HOW

Show how to develop BoonDogs network nodes on any platform using new, surplus or used equipment.

Heavily feature the secondary market use for building nodes, use and develop open source software.

Start at low power, draw under 20 W, largest service area with under 100 W, largest service area under 200 kW. Mobile service under 15 W mobile service under 10 kilowatt.

Adopt early major key areas with clusters of nodes. Build out the prime areas. 

Include the stealth solar box.

ADVANTAGES and Benefits

Free fast social media, by location, service. Different type of service, disruptive user defined feature set, with simple set up and simple build.

Find Social media for this network.

WiFi cel marine discussion

Found this discussion useful.


Hi, anyone knows anything about WiFi? I heard that a router with a SIM card an an external antenna has superior coverage compared to a normal cell phone? I'm thinking about installing a 3G/4G router with a SIM-card an external antenna on my sailing boat. Anyone got experience with this? I've been looking around for a 3G/4G router that runs on 12v but I haven't managed to find one, any advice on that anyone?


https://www.facebook.com/groups/473516330105532/permalink/722882405168922/

Default WiFi network - Apple Community

How do I set my iPhone to default to the fastest WiFi router and not the closest (i.e. strongest signal)? I have two ISPs of varying levels of service.

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/251112107

Gotenna local mesh

Gotenna protocols and devices are designed to enable off-grid connectivity as well as augment traditional communications networks. Paired with phones or integrated into any device or machine, goTenna mesh networking turns everything in the world around us into programmable mobile infrastructure.

https://gotenna.com/pages/about

Materials

The Canadian Government has discovered the internet.
Run for the hills...

This is just a heads up for those interested in contributing to the up coming debate. Here you will find a collection of resources to educate your self on the history of communications and recent progress on the Canadian Broadcast Act amendments.

Please remember to file your briefs in response to the proposed changes to the Broadcast Act with in the upcoming deadlines.


The Broadcasting and Telecommunications Review Panel’s long-awaited report was released Wednesday January 29th 2002. https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/110.nsf/vwapj/BTLR_Eng-V3.pdf/$file/BTLR_Eng-V3.pdf


Looks like the senate is where the action (February 2019) is as we have an election up coming. The Government of Canada has asked the Senate to prepare a report on changes to the Broadcast Act, that report is due January 2020 (unconfirmed). The Senators are often not experts in the field so the reports and questions are very accessible.


Background on Canadian communications - Canada's Forum for Research and Policy in Communications
http://frpc.net/research/reports/

Submissions to the Broadcasting and Telecommunications Legislative Review Panel.

http://frpc.net/submissions-to-the-broadcasting-and-telecommunications-legislative-review-panel/

CRTC New Media Exemption allowing Internet Broadcasting
https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2012/2012-409.htm


CRTC Direction is outlined in their report Harnessing Change
https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/cancon/futur.htm


Senate of Canada - the committee handling the Report to Parliament is the Standing Committee on Transport and Communications ("TRCM").
https://www.sencanada.ca/en/committees/trcm/


TRCM has been calling witnesses to help them prepare their report. Study on the modernization of Canadian communications legislation.


https://sencanada.ca/en/Committees/TRCM/NoticeOfMeeting/502219/42-1

• Monique Simard, Panel Member (Broadcasting and Telecommunications Legislative Review Panel)
• Janet Yale, Chair (Broadcasting and Telecommunications Legislative Review Panel)

https://sencanada.ca/en/Committees/TRCM/NoticeOfMeeting/502217/42-1

• Rachelle Frenette, Legal Counsel (Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission)
• Scott Hutton, Executive Director, Broadcasting (Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission)
• Ian Scott, Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer (Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission)
• Chris Seidl, Executive Director, Telecommunications (Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission)

https://sencanada.ca/en/Committees/TRCM/NoticeOfMeeting/501645/42-1

• Monica Auer, Executive Director (Forum for Research and Policy in Communications)
• Michel Houle, Consultant, Cultural Industries and Communications (Alliance des producteurs francophones du Canada)
• Michael Paris (Movie Theatre Association of Canada)
• Carol Ann Pilon, Executive Director (Alliance des producteurs francophones du Canada)
  

https://sencanada.ca/en/committees/TRCM/Briefs/42-1?oor_id=485209

• As an Individual April Lindgren, Professor, School of Journalism, Ryerson University
• Magazines Canada Matthew Holmes
• National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada Thomas S. Saras

 https://sencanada.ca/en/Committees/TRCM/NoticeOfMeeting/501643/42-1

• Thomas S. Saras, President and Chief Executive Officer (National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada)
• Jay Thomson, Chief Executive Officer (Canadian Communication Systems Alliance)

https://sencanada.ca/en/Committees/TRCM/NoticeOfMeeting/500078/42-1
Election of a deputy chair

• Marc Raboy, Beaverbrook Professor Emeritus in Ethics, Media and Communications, McGill University (As an Individual)
• Gregory Taylor, Assistant Professor, Department of Communication, Media and Film, University of Calgary (As an Individual)

https://sencanada.ca/en/Committees/TRCM/NoticeOfMeeting/500076/42-1

• Brent Homan, Deputy Commissioner, Compliance Sector (Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada)
• Gregory Smolynec, Deputy Commissioner, Policy and Promotion Sector (Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada)
• Daniel Therrien, Privacy Commissioner of Canada (Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada)
• Consideration of a draft agenda (future business) 

https://sencanada.ca/en/Committees/TRCM/NoticeOfMeeting/499851/42-1

• Aline Chevrier, Senior Director, Spectrum Licensing and Auction Operations (Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada)
• Pamela Miller, Director General, Telecommunications and Internet Policy Branch (Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada)
• Drew Olsen, Director, Marketplace and Legislative Policy (Canadian Heritage)
• Thomas Owen Ripley, Director General, Broadcasting and Digital Communications Branch (Canadian Heritage)

 https://sencanada.ca/en/Committees/TRCM/NoticeOfMeeting/499849/42-1

• William G. Hutchison, Distinguished Fellow, Innovation Policy Lab, Munk School of Global Affairs, University of Toronto (As an Individual)
• Stuart Jack, Partner (Nordicity Group Limited)

Consideration of a draft agenda (future business) 

https://sencanada.ca/en/Committees/TRCM/NoticeOfMeeting/499203/42-1

• Konrad von Finckenstein, former chair, Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) (As an Individual)

https://sencanada.ca/en/Committees/TRCM/NoticeOfMeeting/497286/42-1

• Michael A. Geist, Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce Law, Faculty of Law, Common Law Section, University of Ottawa (As an Individual)
• Dwayne Winseck, Professor, School of Journalism and Communication, Carleton University and Director of the Canadian Media Concentration Research Project (As an Individual)
• Consideration of a draft agenda (future business)

https://sencanada.ca/en/Committees/TRCM/NoticeOfMeeting/487320/42-1

•  April Lindgren, Professor, School of Journalism, Ryerson University (As an Individual)

https://sencanada.ca/en/Committees/TRCM/NoticeOfMeeting/487318/42-1

• John Hinds, President and Chief Executive Officer (News Media Canada)
• Peter Miller, Consultant (Canadian Association of Broadcasters)
• Carol Ann Pilon, Executive Director (Alliance des producteurs francophones du Canada)
• Barry Rooke, Executive Director (National Campus and Community Radio Association Inc.)
• Matt Thompson, Director, Board of Directors (Canadian Association of Broadcasters)

https://sencanada.ca/en/Committees/TRCM/NoticeOfMeeting/487317/42-1

• François Côté, Executive Director (Alliance des radios communautaires du Canada)
• Matthew Holmes, President and Chief Executive Officer (Magazines Canada)
• Linda Lauzon, Executive Director (Association de la presse francophone)
• Thomas S. Saras, President and Chief Executive Officer, Media (National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada)
• Francis Sonier, President (Association de la presse francophone)

https://sencanada.ca/en/Committees/TRCM/NoticeOfMeeting/487316/42-1

 Study on emerging issues related to its mandate and ministerial mandate letters

• Roxane Brazeau-Leblond, Director, Income Tax Rulings Directorate, Legislative Policy and Regulatory Affairs Branch (Canada Revenue Agency)
• Costa Dimitrakopoulos, Director General, Income Tax Rulings Directorate, Legislative Policy and Regulatory Affairs Branch (Canada Revenue Agency)
• Miodrag Jovanovic, Associate Assistant Deputy Minister (Analysis), Tax Policy Branch (Department of Finance Canada)
• Marc Lemay, Director General, Cultural Industries, Cultural Affairs (Canadian Heritage)
• Thomas Owen Ripley, Acting Director General, Broadcasting and Digital Communications Branch, Cultural Affairs (Canadian Heritage)

 
 https://sencanada.ca/en/Committees/TRCM/NoticeOfMeeting/486641/42-1

• Daniel Bernhard, Executive Director and Spokesperson (Friends of Canadian Broadcasting)
• Peter Miller, Consultant and Author (Friends of Canadian Broadcasting)
• Ian Morrison, Spokesperson (Friends of Canadian Broadcasting)

 https://sencanada.ca/en/Committees/TRCM/NoticeOfMeeting/470964/42-1
 Study on the regulatory and technical issues related to the deployment of connected and automated vehicles

• Consideration of a draft report 

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