Application to OBTAIN a Broadcasting Licence to Operate a Digital Television (DTV) Undertaking (NOT Associated with an Analog Television Station)

	Application to OBTAIN a Broadcasting Licence to Operate a Digital Television (DTV) Undertaking (NOT Associated with an Analog Television Station)
	General instructions
1.	Filing File electronically via Access Key by attaching the application to the Cover page. Access Key allows secure transmissions to the Commission and also authenticates your identity. Therefore, a signature is not required when using Access Key. Applicants who file their application in this manner are not required to submit a hard copy of the application and its related documents. Applicants who cannot send their application electronically with the Access Key service or who need further information relative to the CRTC processes can contact the Commission at 1-877-249-CRTC (2782).
2.	Instructions The following questionnaire is in HTML format and may be downloaded to the word processing software of your choice. This enables you to complete the downloaded questionnaire by inserting your response in bold letters immediately following the question. You may add lines to the tables if necessary but do not alter or delete any text from the questionnaire. The application must be divided into sections as set out in the questionnaire, and include the numbered questions followed by the corresponding response. Responses must be provided, at a minimum, in a size 10 font. Naming conventions for the electronic documents The following documents should be submitted as separate electronic documents using the naming convention specified below. The document number (Doc#) indicates the ascending order in which the documents should appear on the public file.
	The Covering Letter (if any) - APP - Doc1 - Cover Letter dated ____ The Application Form - APP - Doc2 - Form 130 "Application to OBTAIN a Broadcasting Licence to Operate a Digital Television (DTV) Undertaking (NOT Associated with an Analog Television Station)" Appendix 1A - APP - Doc3 - Appendix 1A - Supplementary brief Appendix 2A - APP - Doc4 - Appendix 2A - Constituting Documents (or drafts) Appendix 2B - APP - Doc5 - Appendix 2B - Statement on Control of Applicant Appendix 2C - APP - Doc6 - Appendix 2C - Delegation of Responsibility by Contract Appendix 2D - APP - Doc7 - Appendix 2D - Documentation Supporting Availability of each Source of Financing Appendix 4A - APP - Doc8 - Appendix 4A - Documentation Supporting Availability of each Source of Financing Appendix 4B - APP - Doc9 - Appendix 4B -Audited and Interim Financial Statements Appendix 5A - APP - Doc10 - Appendix 5A - Calculations - Projected Sources of Revenue Appendix 5B - APP - Doc11 - Appendix 5B - Potential Source of Projected Revenues - Second year of Operation Appendix 6A - APP - Doc12 - Appendix 6A - Maps - Proposed Site and Coverage Contours Appendix 6B - APP - Doc13 - Appendix 6B - Documentation Supporting the Availability of the Proposed Transmitter Site(s) Appendix 7A - APP - Doc14 - Appendix 7A - Block Program Schedule Each confidential document - NOT WEB - APP - Doc - CONFIDENTIAL - "brief description of the document" Each abridged version of each confidential document - APP - Doc - ABRIDGED VERSION - "same description of document for which confidentiality is requested"
	The Commission may return the application if it has not been duly completed or if the required technical documentation has not been filed with Industry Canada. The onus will be on the applicant to submit a clear application that provides all of the relevant information, identifies all regulatory issues raised in the application and provides supporting documentation.

For Commission's use

Application number

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission

Application to OBTAIN a Broadcasting Licence
to Operate a Digital Television (DTV) Undertaking
(NOT Associated with an Analog Television Station)

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

LOCATION OF UNDERTAKING: ________________________
1.1	IDENTIFICATION OF PROPOSED LICENSEE (hereinafter the applicant)
	Individual ( )	Company to be incorporated ( )
	Company ( )	Other ( ) Specify: ____________________

NAME:
ADDRESS:
Facsimile:
Email:

CONTACT PERSON REPRESENTING THE APPLICANT
(if there is no designated representative under question 1.3)

NAME:
TITLE:
TELEPHONE:

Please indicate the email address and facsimile number that should be specified in a Public Notice.

Facsimile:
Email:

1.3	Appointment of designated representative I, _________________________, the applicant, hereby appoint _____________________ as my designated representative for and on my behalf and in my name to sign, file and complete (if necessary) an application with the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission and to sign and file a reply with respect thereto and I do hereby ratify, confirm, and adopt as my own act, such application and all replies made thereto. Date: At: Signature (not required if submitting electronically): ADDRESS OF designated representative: TITLE: TELEPHONE: Facsimile: Email:
1.4	DECLARATION OF THE APPLICANT or its designated representative
	I, ___________________________________ SOLEMNLY DECLARE THAT:
	a)	I am the designated representative of the applicant named in this Application Brief and as such have knowledge of all matters declared therein.
	b)	The statements made in this application, or any document filed pursuant to any request for further information by the Commission, are (will be) to the best of my knowledge and belief true in all respects.
	c)	The opinions and estimates given in this application, or any document filed pursuant to any request for further information by the Commission, are (will be) based on facts as known to me.
	d)	I have examined the provisions of the Broadcasting Act and the broadcasting regulations relevant to this application.
	AND I HAVE SIGNED Signature (not required if submitting electronically): Date: WITNESSED BY Signature (not required if submitting electronically): Name (Printed): Date: At:
1.5	Location(s) where the application may be examined Set out the applicant’s website address or, if the application is not posted on their website, the email address where an electronic copy of the application may be requested: Website: Example: www.mycompany.com Email: Example: no-reply@no-reply.com
1.6	Procedural request The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission Rules of Practice and Procedure allow an interested person to request that the Commission exercise a power under the Rules of Procedure or change the Rules of Procedure for a specific proceeding (sections 5 and 7). This is generally called a procedural request. You may consult the Implementation of new Rules of Practice and Procedure, Broadcasting and Telecom Regulatory Policy CRTC 2010-958, 23 December 2010, and the Guidelines on the CRTC Rules of Practice and Procedure, Broadcasting and Telecom Information Bulletin CRTC 2010-959, 23 December 2010, for more information. Is the applicant requesting that the Commission make an exception to its Rules of Procedure in the treatment of this application? Yes ( ) No ( ) If yes, please indicate which section of the Rules of Procedure you wish to vary, and provide a detailed rationale as to why this request should be granted :

2. OWNERSHIP

	Definitions: ⁽¹⁾ NAME/SHAREHOLDER: If any of these persons hold public office, by election or appointment, indicate the office held under the name of the person(s). ⁽²⁾CITIZENSHIP: Specify Canadian or Non-Canadian. A CANADIAN citizen, ordinarily resident in Canada, is as defined in the Direction to the CRTC (Ineligibility of Non-Canadians) P.C. 1997-486 as amended by P.C. 1998-1268. ⁽³⁾DIRECTORS: Defined in the Direction to the CRTC (Ineligibility of Non-Canadians) P.C. 1997-486 as amended by P.C. 1998-1268. ⁽⁴⁾OFFICERS: Those persons designated as Chairman, President, Chief Executive Officer, Vice-President, General Manager, Secretary, Assistant-Secretary, Comptroller, Treasurer, Assistant-Treasurer or any others under similar titles. ⁽⁵⁾CANADIAN: If a corporation, CANADIAN means a "qualified corporation" as defined in the Direction to the CRTC (Ineligibility of Non-Canadians) P.C. 1997-486 as amended by P.C. 1998-1268.) ⁽⁶⁾VOTING SHARES: The shares to which are attached one or more votes, and includes securities that are convertible into such shares at all times at the option of the holder. ⁽⁷⁾COMMON SHARES: The shares that represent the residual equity in the earnings of the corporation, and includes securities that are convertible into such shares at all times at the option of the holder and the preferred shares to which are attached rights to participate in the earnings of the corporation with no upper limit. ⁽⁸⁾ APPLICANT/SHAREHOLDER: Refers to a person who has reached the age of majority.
2.1	For the applicant, complete the following tables providing:
	a)	A list of the directors and officers, including the Chief Executive Officer. The table should reflect the present or if not yet incorporated, the proposed board of directors and officers.

Name of the corporation for which the following table pertains:
DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
NAME⁽¹⁾	COMPLETE HOME ADDRESS	CITIZENSHIP⁽²⁾	DIRECTORS⁽³⁾: DATE OF APPOINTMENT	OFFICERS⁽⁴⁾: POSITION HELD

A list of the shareholders holding 10% or more of the voting shares⁽⁶⁾, of the voting rights (when different from the voting shares), and of the Common⁽⁷⁾ (participating) shares, by class of shares.

Name of the corporation for which the following table pertains:
CAPITAL STRUCTURE AND SHAREHOLDERS
Shares/ Units	Participating (X)	Votes	Authorized	Issued	Name of Shareholders⁽¹⁾(company: provide jurisdiction) (individual: provide complete home address)	No. Held	% of Votes	Canadian⁽²⁾⁽⁵⁾(X)

A breakdown between Canadian and non-Canadian of the remaining shares not accounted for in b), by class of shares.

Name of the corporation for which the following table pertains:
Class of Shares	Shareholders	Total Number of Shares	% of Votes	Canadian⁽²⁾⁽⁵⁾(X)

2.2	Complete the following tables for each corporation holding, directly and/or indirectly, 20% or more of the voting interest (shares and/or votes) of the applicant:
	a)	A list of the directors and officers, including the Chief Executive Officer.

Name of the corporation for which the following table pertains:
DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
NAME⁽¹⁾	COMPLETE HOME ADDRESS	CITIZENSHIP⁽²⁾	DIRECTORS⁽³⁾: DATE OF APPOINTMENT	OFFICERS⁽⁴⁾: POSITION HELD

Name of the corporation for which the following table pertains:
CAPITAL STRUCTURE AND SHAREHOLDERS
Shares/ Units	Participating (X)	Votes	Authorized	Issued	Name of Shareholders⁽¹⁾(company: provide jurisdiction) (individual: provide complete home address)	No. Held	% of Votes	Canadian⁽²⁾⁽⁵⁾(X)

A breakdown between Canadian and non-Canadian of the remaining shares not accounted for in b), by class of shares.

Name of the corporation for which the following table pertains:
Class of Shares	Shareholders	Total Number of Shares	% of Votes	Canadian⁽²⁾⁽⁵⁾(X)

2.3	Complete the same tables as in 2.2 for each corporation holding, directly and/or indirectly, 20% or more of the voting interest (shares and/or votes) of the corporations listed in 2.2 b), and for any corporation forming part of their ownership chain.
Questions 2.4 and 2.5 are to be completed only where the cost of the undertaking exceeds $250,000.
2.4	Specify the funds available to finance the proposed undertaking:
		Equity: Debt: Total:
2.5	a)	Specify the individual sources of financing for the funds identified in question 2.4 (for example, Bank loans, share capital, other loans). If any of these persons hold public office, by election or appointment, indicate the office held under the name of the person(s).

SOURCE	$

Where financing is to be provided, in whole or in part, through debt securities, provide the list of proposed debt holders, including names, citizenship or jurisdiction of incorporation (or other form of constitution), designation and description of debt securities held, and the principal amount of each one.

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS TO BE APPENDED:
APPENDIX 2A	A copy of all constituting documents (for example, Articles and Certificates of Incorporation, By-Laws, Partnership or Trust Agreement) relating to the applicant and each corporation or other legal entity identified in questions 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3 (provide draft documents where a corporation is not yet incorporated). If the constituting documents have been filed with the Commission and no changes have occurred since, provide reference to the application that contains the most recent documentation together with a declaration attesting that the information is still accurate and valid as of the date of the filing of the application.
APPENDIX 2B	A statement regarding who controls/will control the applicant and by what means; if control is to be held by a shareholder company, also advise who controls/will control it and by what means; if applicable, attach all related documents or agreements (for example, Shareholder Agreement, Voting Trust Agreement).
APPENDIX 2C	If the applicant has delegated or will delegate by contract any responsibility, copies of the contracts (or proposed contracts). If applicable, indicate the legislative authority under which the corporation or other legal entities to such contracts are incorporated or otherwise constituted.
APPENDIX 2D	Documentation supporting the availability of each source of financing identified in question 2.5 if the cost of the undertaking exceeds $250,000. (NOTE:
	a)	Where funds are to be provided, directly or indirectly by a third party institution such as a bank, credit union, etc., submit a signed letter on the institution's stationery containing the following information:
			"We have examined the financial projections of (Name of applicant) related to the application(s) before the Commission for a licence(s) to provide (type of service) to (location(s)) and we would be prepared to provide financing in the amount of ($) under the following terms and conditions (specify ALL the terms and conditions), subsequent to a favorable decision by the Commission, for the purpose of providing capital and operating funds related to the undertaking(s)."
	b)	Where funds are to be provided by an individual(s) whether for the purchase of share capital and/or the provision of debt securities, submit a signed statement of net worth from each individual, prepared and notarized within 3 months of the filing of the application.
	c)	Where funds are to be provided, directly or indirectly, by a corporation or other legal entity other than the applicant or institutions in (a) or (b) above, submit the audited financial statement of the entity for its most recently completed year of operation, and interim financial statements for the period ending within six months of the filing of the application.)

3. INDUSTRY CONSOLIDATION AND
CROSS-MEDIA OWNERSHIP

3.1	Provide a list of all entities involved in any of the areas listed below, for which any investment (equity and/or debt securities) is held by the applicant, a corporation which directly or indirectly controls the applicant, and any shareholder holding 20% or more of the voting interest of the applicant.
	a)	Other CRTC licence holder and exempted undertakings
	b)	Daily newspaper
	c)	Non-daily newspaper or other media publisher
	d)	Production or distribution of programming material
	e)	Lessor of property, plant or equipment of applicant
	f)	Telecommunications company regulated under the Telecommunications Act
	g)	Company owning securities in any of categories (a) to (f)
3.2	Respond to the following questions, taking into consideration the various ownership interests identified in question 3.1, the increased consolidation in the broadcasting industry, and the trend towards cross-media ownership:
	a)	What international activities are being pursued?
	b)	Provide details on the synergies expected from the applicant's multiple holdings.
	c)	How will the applicant's ability to fulfill the objectives of the Broadcasting Act be affected by increased consolidation and/or cross-media ownership?
	d)	How will the applicant's provision of local programming be affected by increased consolidation and/or cross-media ownership?
	e)	What steps are being taken to ensure editorial independence between the applicant's various media interests?
3.3	In Public Notice CRTC 1999-97, the Commission stated: "Where a broadcasting licensee owns or has acquired a production company, either in whole or in part, the Commission will expect the licensee to address the issues arising from vertical integration at the time of licensing or licence renewal." If applicable, describe the measures that have been taken to limit the potential for preferential treatment of affiliated production companies.

4. FINANCIAL OPERATIONS

4.1	In accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (G.A.A.P.), complete the following summary of the estimated annual revenue and expenses for each 12-month period ending 31 August of the proposed licence term.
	THE FIRST YEAR OF OPERATION WILL BE: ___________________________

	YEAR 1	YEAR 2	YEAR 3	YEAR 4	YEAR 5	YEAR 6	YEAR 7	TOTAL
REVENUE (after agency commissions) ($000)
Network Payments
National Time Sales
Local Time Sales
Infomercials
Sales/Syndication of programs, Canadian
Sales/Syndication of programs, Non-Canadian
Production
Other (Specify)
TOTAL REVENUE
OPERATING EXPENSES ($000)
Programming
Technical
Sales, Advertising and Promotion
Administration and General
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES
NON-OPERATING EXPENSES ($000)
Depreciation
Interest
Other Adjustments - Expenses (income)
TOTAL NON-OPERATING EXPENSES
TOTAL EXPENSES
Estimated pre-tax income (loss)
Provision for Income Taxes
NET INCOME (LOSS) AFTER TAXES (for broadcasting operations only)

4.2

PROGRAMMING EXPENSES

In accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (G.A.A.P.), complete the following summary of the estimated annual operating expenses for programming and production for each 12-month period ending 31 August of the proposed licence term (refer to Public Notice CRTC 1993-93). In addition, all regionally-produced priority programs (as defined in Public Notice CRTC 1999-205) should only be accounted for in line 9 below.

		YEAR 1	YEAR 2	YEAR 3	YEAR 4	YEAR 5	YEAR 6	YEAR 7	TOTAL
PROGRAMS TO BE TELECAST ($000)
1	News (Cat. 1)
2	Long Form Documentary (Cat. 2b)
3	Information (Miscellaneous) (Cat. 2a, 3, 4 and 5)
4	Sports (Cat. 6)
5	Drama and Comedy (Cat. 7)
6	Music/Variety (Cat. 8 and 9)
7	Entertainment Magazine Programs (Cat. 11)
8	Game Shows and other Human Interest (Cat. 10 and 11) (excluding Entertainment Magazine Programs accounted for in line 7)
9	Regionally Produced Priority Programs (Cat. 4, 5, 10 and 11 only)
10	Interstitials (Cat. 12)
11	Public Service Announcements (Cat. 13)
12	TOTAL - CANADIAN PROGRAMS

13	Non-Canadian Programming
14	TOTAL PROGRAMS TO BE TELECAST (lines 12+13)
OTHER PROGRAMMING EXPENSES ($000)
15	Program Inventory Write-Downs for Canadian Programs
16	Script and Concept Development for Canadian Programs Not Telecast
17	Other (Specify)
18	TOTAL - OTHER PROGRAMMING EXPENSES (lines 15+16+17)
19	TOTAL PROGRAMMING EXPENSES (lines 14+18)
OTHER PRODUCTION EXPENSES ($000)
20	Costs of Program Sales/Syndication - Canadian
21	Costs of Program Sales/Syndication - Non-Canadian
22	Cost of Production Service Sold
23	GRAND TOTAL - PROGRAMMING AND PRODUCTION EXPENSES
24	TOTAL CANADIAN PROGRAMMING EXPENDITURES (lines 12+15+16)

4.3	Provide a detailed listing of all the basic underlying assumptions upon which the financial projections in questions 4.1 and 4.2 have been prepared, including the following:
	a)	The differentiation between revenues listed as network payments, national time and local time sales;
	b)	The amount of revenues included in each of the years from non-traditional forms of advertising such as product placement, sponsorship messages and digital superimposition. Indicate where these revenues have been accounted for in the projections;
	c)	The methodology used to amortize program costs; and
	d)	Expected inflation rates and whether the projections have been prepared using current or constant dollars.
4.4	Provide a pro forma statement of changes in financial position for each year of the proposed licence term for the undertaking.
4.5	Provide a statement of pre-operating costs for the period prior to the commencement of operation.

SUPPLEMENTARY FUNDING
4.6	Specify the funds available to finance the proposed transaction:
		Equity: Debt: Total:
4.7	a)	Specify the individual sources of financing for the funds identified in question 4.7 (for example, Bank loans, share capital, other loans).

SOURCE	$

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS TO BE APPENDED:
APPENDIX 4A	For each source of financing identified in question 4.8, provide documentation supporting the availability of that financing. (NOTE:
	a)	Where funds are to be provided, directly or indirectly by a third party institution such as a bank, credit union, etc., submit a signed letter on the institution's stationery containing the following information:
			"We have examined the financial projections of (Name of applicant) related to the application(s) before the Commission to provide (type of service) to (location(s)) and we would be prepared to provide financing in the amount of ($) under the following terms and conditions (specify ALL the terms and conditions), subsequent to a favorable decision by the Commission, for the purpose of providing capital and operating funds related to the undertaking(s)."
	b)	Where funds are to be provided by an individual(s) whether for the purchase of share capital and/or the provision of debt securities, submit a signed statement of net worth from each individual, prepared and notarized within 3 months of the filing of the application.
	c)	Where funds are to be provided, directly or indirectly, by a corporation or other legal entity other than the applicant or institutions in (a) or (b) above, submit the audited financial statement of the entity for its most recently completed year of operation, and interim financial statements for the period ending within six months of the filing of the application.)
APPENDIX 4B	Where the applicant is already incorporated or otherwise constituted as a legal entity, provide the audited financial statements of the applicant for its most recently completed year of operation and interim financial statements for a period ending within six (6) months of the date of the application.

5. MARKETING

5.1

Provide quantitative estimates of the population within the service contours, as well as an estimate of the population within the area to which the station's principal marketing activities will be directed:

PROPOSED OPERATION
	LOCAL SERVICE AREA⁽¹⁾	REGIONAL SERVICE AREA⁽²⁾	PRINCIPAL MARKETING AREA
Population
Households

⁽¹⁾	LOCAL SERVICE AREA: For a digital undertaking, the area enclosed within the digital service area contour that is 7 decibels (dB) higher than the protected contour as defined by Industry Canada in its Broadcasting Procedures and Rules Part 7 (BPR-7).
⁽²⁾	REGIONAL SERVICE AREA: For a digital undertaking, the area enclosed within the protected contour as defined by Industry Canada in its Broadcasting Procedures and Rules Part 7 (BPR-7).

5.2	Identify the sources from which population data has been obtained:
5.3	Provide your audience projections.

FOR ALL PERSONS AGES 2+	YEAR 1	YEAR 2	YEAR 3	YEAR 4	YEAR 5	YEAR 6	YEAR 7
Weekly hours of viewing
Share of weekly hours of viewing

5.4	Indicate to which communities the station's principal marketing activities will be directed.
5.5	Describe the target audience in terms of its size and composition.

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS TO BE APPENDED:
APPENDIX 5A	Provide a table showing, for each of the 7 years of the prospective licence term, all of the detailed calculations used to arrive at each source of revenue projected.
APPENDIX 5B	For the second year of operation, provide a table showing the potential source of your projected revenues as they pertain to:
	a)	Existing off-air television services;
	b)	Existing specialty television services;
	c)	Existing radio services;
	d)	New revenues that would be brought into the broadcasting industry from advertisers which do not currently advertise on television or radio; and
	e)	New revenues which would result from increased spending on the proposed services by advertisers which currently advertise on existing television (including specialty) and radio services.

6. TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Applicants are advised to consult with their broadcast engineering consultants
when completing this section, to ensure that it is consistent with the
Engineering Brief submitted to Industry Canada.

6.1	a)	Have all required technical documents been filed with Industry Canada?
			YES ( )	NO ( )
	b)	I hereby authorize the Commission to include as part of this application any documents or correspondence filed with Industry Canada with respect to this application.
			YES ( )	NO ( )
		If NO, explain.
6.2	Please provide the following technical information:

	PROPOSED OPERATION	NOTE
TV Channel		Channel number
Class		A, B, C, VU, VL, LP
Antenna Mode		Directional, Non-directional
MAXIMUM ERP - Effective Radiated Power (at beam-tilt angle)	DTV Power (Watts)	If no beam-tilt is used, provide ERP in horizontal plane
AVERAGE ERP - Effective Radiated Power (at beam-tilt angle)	DTV Power (Watts)	If no beam-tilt is used, provide ERP in horizontal plane
EHAAT - Effective Height Above Average Terrain	metres
Transmitter/Antenna Site Co-ordinates:	N. W.	North Latitude West Longitude
Main Studios Location: Co-ordinates:	N. W.	City and, where possible, street address North Latitude West Longitude
Auxiliary Studio Location, if any		City and, where possible, street address
Ancillary Program Related Data Services	YES ( ) NO ( )	Use(s)
Ancillary Video Services	YES ( ) NO ( )	Use(s)
Ancillary Audio Services	YES ( ) NO ( )	Use(s)
Multicast Services	YES ( ) NO ( )	If any of the multicast services will be encrypted, please so indicate.
Programming Feed Method(s) from network or other sources		Off-air reception, microwave satellite, fibre-optic cable, other (specify)
STL - Studio to Transmitter Link Method		Microwave, fibre-optic cable, VHF/UHF radio link (specify)

6.3	Describe in detail the transmission site, tower (antenna supporting structure) and other facilities (antenna, building, etc.) that you intend to use for the proposed television undertaking.
6.4	State who owns these facilities:
6.5	Is the proposed transmitter/antenna site an existing transmission site?
		YES ( )	NO ( )
6.6	Does the applicant propose to share the broadcast transmission facilities (tower, antenna, building, etc.)?
		YES ( )	NO ( )
	If YES, indicate who are the other users of these facilities.
6.7	ESTABLISHMENT COSTS
	In completing the following table, the costs to be entered are to include the total costs to put the asset(s) in place and ready for service, including all applicable taxes but excluding amounts budgeted for pre-operating expenses. Where the facilities are to be implemented at an existing site, indicate the cost of changes to items already in place (that is, the incremental cost) and the full cost for new items. Where a new site is to be developed, indicate the full cost of each item. Where assets are to be leased or rented, indicate both the Fair Market Value (FMV = the installed cost if the asset were to be purchased) of the asset(s) to be leased or rented and the annual lease or rental payments. Operating lease and rental are to be accounted for annually in the applicable operating expense category(ies) in Section 4. Capital leases are to be capitalized and amortized annually in the category of "Depreciation" in Section 4.1. The cost of lease improvements should be indicated under Cost of Assets to be purchased.

	Cost of Assets to be purchased ($)	Value (FMV) of Assets to be leased ($)	Annual Lease Payment ($)
Studio Plant
Transmitting Plant
Contingency Allowance
TOTAL

(Note: Capital and/or lease costs of facilities dedicated to Administration and General operations may be included under Studio Plant).

6.8	Do the costs listed for the studio plant in Question 6.7 include provision for administrative facilities?
		YES ( )	NO ( )
	If YES, state percentage of the Studio Plant costs: ( %)
6.9	DESCRIPTION OF STUDIO AND ADMINISTRATIVE FACILITIES Provide a brief description of the proposed studio and administrative facilities:
	a)	State number of studios, dimensions in square metres and functional purposes;
	b)	List major equipment provided for both production and post-production functions;
	c)	Indicate whether equipment is digital or analog; and
	d)	Indicate whether or not studios would be equipped for production of programming in the High Definition Television (HDTV) format.
6.10	REMOTE LOCATION/OUTSIDE BROADCAST FACILITIES Provide a brief description of the proposed facilities that will be used for outside/remote "on-location" broadcasting events including mobile units, news gathering and associated production/editing equipment.
6.11	DESCRIPTION OF TRANSMITTING FACILITIES Provide a brief description of the proposed transmitting plant:
	a)	Transmitter type and rated power;
	b)	Antenna type, number of bays and power gain; and
	c)	Antenna supporting structure (tower).
6.12	RE-DISTRIBUTION OF MULTICAST SERVICES If proposing compulsory and/or permissive re-distribution of multicast services, list those distribution undertakings that:
	a)	would be required to distribute the proposed service(s); or
	b)	would have the option to distribute the proposed service(s).
6.13	ANCILLARY DATA SERVICES If proposing the provision of ancillary program related and/or non-program related data services, list those distribution undertakings that would distribute the proposed services.

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS TO BE APPENDED:
APPENDIX 6A	a)	a map indicating the location of the transmitter/antenna site. Use an original or clearly legible copy of a 1:50,000 scale Natural Resources Canada issue map; and
	b)	clearly legible copies of the maps which show the location of the local and regional service area contours which are defined in Section 5.1.
	In addition to the original maps, the Commission encourages you to submit your proposed service contours in a geographical information system (GIS) compatible file format (for example, .mid./.mif, .tab, .dxf, .dwg, .e00, .shp, .dgn). Also provide the map datum and projection used. This file can be submitted electronically or on a diskette.
APPENDIX 6B	Documentation supporting the availability of the proposed transmitter site(s).

7. PROGRAMMING

7.1	LANGUAGE(S) OF PROGRAMMING
	a)	The principal language of programming will be: ____________
	b)	Other languages of programming: _______________________
7.2	NETWORK AFFILIATION
	Will the station be affiliated to a network?
		YES ( )	NO ( )
	If YES, indicate all network affiliations proposed.
7.3	HOURS OF OPERATION
	Indicate total number of hours per week (on-air) of proposed program service for Year 1 of the proposed licence term: ___________ hours ____________ minutes
7.4	CANADIAN CONTENT COMMITMENT
	a)	The "Broadcast Day", as defined in Section 2 of the Television Broadcasting Regulations, 1987, will be:

FROM:

TO:

	b)	The starting time of your "log reporting day" will be: ___________
	c)	The applicant undertakes to broadcast the following MINIMUM levels of Canadian content:

6-MONTH PERIODS	BROADCAST DAY (%)	6:00 P.M. TO MIDNIGHT (%)
From 1 September to end of February
From 1 March to 31 August

CANADIAN PROGRAMMING COMMITMENT

7.5

Priority Programming

Complete the table below to indicate your plans with respect to the priority program categories (refer to Public Notices CRTC 1999-97 and CRTC 1999-205).

The applicant undertakes to broadcast between 7:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m., as a minimum, the following average number of hours per week of priority programming in each broadcast year of the proposed licence term:

	YEAR 1	YEAR 2	YEAR 3	YEAR 4	YEAR 5	YEAR 6	YEAR 7
Priority Programs

LOCAL REFLECTION
7.6	Diversity of Programming Provide details on how you propose to contribute to the diversity of programming and how you intend to meet the demands and reflect the particular needs and interests of your local audience, including the number of hours per week of local news and other local programming you intend to provide for your station.
7.7	Cultural Diversity
	a)	Describe how the proposed programming (news and non-news) will reflect the presence of cultural and racial minorities and Aboriginal people in the communities served, in a manner that is accurate, fair and non-stereotypical.
	b)	Describe any specific commitments to initiatives designed to ensure an accurate and fair reflection and portrayal of all minority groups.
SERVICE TO THE HEARING IMPAIRED
7.8	Will the applicant install a TDD (Telephone Device for the Deaf)?
			YES ( )	NO ( )
	If YES, where will it be located?
	If NO, provide reasons.
7.9	English-language Stations
	a)	Does the applicant commit to close-caption ALL news and at least 90% of all programming during the broadcast day, in each year of the proposed licence term?
			YES ( )	NO ( )
		If NO, provide reasons and propose alternative commitment.
	b)	Would you accept the above commitment as a condition of licence?
			YES ( )	NO ( )
		If NO, provide reasons.
	c)	Describe the measures, planned or in place, to ensure the quality, reliability, and accuracy of your closed-captioning.
7.10	French-language Stations
	a)	Paragraph 130 of Public Notice CRTC 1999-97 states: "The Commission considers that French-language broadcasters should have requirements for closed-captioning of programming similar to those applicable to English-language broadcasters.", that is, that French-language broadcasters should work towards close-captioning 90% of all programming during the broadcast day, including 100% of all news programming. Provide a plan of the measures you intend to implement for the advancement of French-language closed-captioning to meet the above policy statement. Describe distinct measures for real-time captioning and for other kinds of closed-captioning (for example, offline).
	b)	For each year of the proposed licence term, set out the MINIMUM percentage of programming during the broadcast day that will be close-captioned as follows:

	YEAR 1	YEAR 2	YEAR 3	YEAR 4	YEAR 5	YEAR 6	YEAR 7
% of ALL closed-captioned programming in a broadcast day
% of closed-captioned NEWS programming in a broadcast day

	c)	Would you accept the above commitment as a condition of licence?
			YES ( )	NO ( )
		If NO, provide reasons.
7.11	Ethnic Stations
	a)	English-language programming Does the applicant commit to close-caption ALL news and at least 90% of all English-language programming during the broadcast day, in each year of the proposed licence term?
			YES ( )	NO ( )
		If NO, provide reasons and propose alternative commitment.
	b)	French-language programming For each year of the proposed licence term, set out the MINIMUM percentage of French-language programming during the broadcast day that will be close-captioned as follows:

	YEAR 1	YEAR 2	YEAR 3	YEAR 4	YEAR 5	YEAR 6	YEAR 7
% of ALL closed-captioned programming in a broadcast day
% of closed-captioned NEWS programming in a broadcast day

Third-language programming

For each year of the proposed licence term, set out the MINIMUM percentage of third-language programming during the broadcast day that will be close-captioned as follows:

	YEAR 1	YEAR 2	YEAR 3	YEAR 4	YEAR 5	YEAR 6	YEAR 7
% of ALL closed-captioned programming in a broadcast day
% of closed-captioned NEWS programming in a broadcast day

	d)	Would you accept the above commitments as a condition of licence?
			YES ( )	NO ( )
		If NO, provide reasons.
SERVICE TO THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED
7.12	a)	Describe your activities and plans to provide audio descriptions of your programming (that is, the voice-over of textual, graphic design and still image elements, such as phone numbers, stock information, or weather maps that are posted on the screen).
	b)	Will the applicant be technically capable of providing descriptive video service (for example, via the Secondary Audio Programming (SAP) channel)?
			YES ( )	NO ( )
		If NO, explain any relevant implications of becoming technically capable.
	c)	For each year of the proposed licence term, set out the MINIMUM number of hours of Canadian programming you are prepared to describe in each broadcast week:

	YEAR 1	YEAR 2	YEAR 3	YEAR 4	YEAR 5	YEAR 6	YEAR 7
Hours of described Canadian programming per week

	d)	Would you accept the above commitment as a condition of licence?
			YES ( )	NO ( )
		If NO, provide reasons.
INDUSTRY CODES
7.13	The applicant accepts as CONDITIONS OF LICENCE to adhere to the following codes during all hours of the broadcast day:
	a)	The Canadian Association of Broadcasters' Broadcast Code for Advertising to Children (Public Notice CRTC 1993-99, Revised Broadcast Code for Advertising to Children, dated 30 June 1993), as amended from time to time and approved by the Commission.
			YES ( )	NO ( )
		If NO, provide reasons.
	b)	The CAB Violence Code (Public Notice CRTC 1993-149, Voluntary Code Regarding Violence in Television Programming, dated 28 October 1993 and Letter - Re: CAB Violence Code - revised title, dated 8 September 2008), as amended from time to time and approved by the Commission (to be suspended as long as the licensee is a member in good standing of the Canadian Broadcast Standards Council).
			YES ( )	NO ( )
		If NO, provide reasons.
	c)	The Canadian Association of Broadcasters' Equitable Portrayal Code (Broadcasting Public Notice CRTC 2008-23, Equitable Portrayal Code, dated 17 March 2008), as amended from time to time and approved by the Commission (to be suspended as long as the licensee is a member in good standing of the Canadian Broadcast Standards Council).
			YES ( )	NO ( )
		If NO, provide reasons.
PROGRAMMING STRATEGIES AND POLICIES
7.14	Provide descriptions of the following:
	a)	Your approach to the presentation of Canadian programs including the priority program categories (Public Notices CRTC 1999-97 (Paragraph 29) and CRTC 1999-205, as amended from time to time).
	b)	Your strategies to develop new Canadian programming and new Canadian talent.
	c)	Your programming policies with respect to explicit violence, adult scenes and coarse language.
	d)	Your preparation for the introduction of digital transmission of conventional television and any digital technical and/or digital programming initiatives being undertaken.
INDEPENDENT PRODUCTION
7.15	Provide information on the extent of contributions to the station's programming from the independent production sector, the extent to which such programming is drawn from the various regions of Canada, and the existence and nature of any local and/or regional development offices.
ETHNIC PROGRAMMING
.	Applicants are reminded to refer to the Ethnic Broadcasting Policy in Public Notice CRTC 1999-117, and consequent amendments to the Television Broadcasting Regulations, 1987, set out in Public Notice CRTC 2000-92.
.	Applicants proposing to operate an ethnic station must answer questions 7.16, 7.17, and 7.18.
.	Applicants proposing to operate a non-ethnic station should proceed to question 7.19.
7.16	In Public Notice CRTC 1999-117, the Commission stated that the primary responsibility of over-the-air ethnic radio and television stations should be to serve and reflect their local community and stated that "ethnic broadcasters would be expected, at the time of licensing and renewal, to provide plans on how they will reflect local issues and concerns during the terms of their licences." Provide your plans relating to the above and indicate how you will subsequently evaluate your progress.
7.17	As set out in Public Notice CRTC 1999-117, the Commission will set, by condition of licence, the minimum number of ethnic groups that each ethnic radio and television station must serve and the minimum number of languages in which it must provide programming. The minimum number of distinct groups that a station must serve is established on the basis of the demographics of the community, the services already available and the degree of support shown by local community organizations. In addition, the Commission stated that it will also weigh the ability of ethnic stations to provide appropriate amounts of quality programming to these groups and that it will evaluate how this broad service requirement is met in light of the ethnic programming available from all stations in the market. Provide your commitments in this area, keeping in mind that they may be imposed as conditions of licence.
7.18	Complete the following table relating to the broadcasting of ethnic and third-language programming during the aggregate of the broadcast days in each of the four- or five-week periods in the calendars to be approved by the Commission pursuant to section 9(1) of the Television Broadcasting Regulations, 1987. In determining the languages of ethnic programming, DO NOT consider music, advertising and promotional content during a particular ethnic program. However, in calculating the actual duration of each program, count these elements. Applicants must provide the following information with respect to all ethnic programming, including third-language programming.

Language in which ethnic programming is provided	Ethnic group to which it is directed	Total duration of this programming per 4-5 week calendar period (hours:minutes)	% of the total programming provided during each 4-5 week calendar period that is devoted to this type of programming


% of the total programming devoted to ETHNIC PROGRAMMING that is provided during the aggregate of the broadcast days in each of the four- or five-week periods in the calendar approved by the Commission
% of the total programming devoted to THIRD-LANGUAGE PROGRAMMING provided during the aggregate of the broadcast days in each of the four- or five-week periods in the calendar approved by the Commission

Applicants proposing to operate a non-ethnic station with ethnic or third-language programming must answer question 7.19.

7.19

Complete the following table relating to the broadcasting of ethnic and third-language programming during the broadcast month.

Note that a "broadcast month" refers to the total number of hours devoted by the applicant to broadcasting during the aggregate of the broadcast days in a month. Percentages should be based on the total number of hours of programming broadcast by the station in a broadcast month.

In determining the languages of ethnic programming, DO NOT consider music, advertising and promotional content during a particular ethnic program. However, in calculating the actual duration of each program, count these elements.

Applicants must provide the following information with respect to all ethnic programming, including third-language programming.

Language in which ethnic programming is provided	Ethnic group to which it is directed	Total duration of this programming per broadcast month (hours:minutes)	% of the total programming provided during each broadcast month that is devoted to this type of programming


% of the total programming provided during the broadcast month that is devoted to ETHNIC PROGRAMMING
% of the total programming provided during the broadcast month that is devoted to THIRD-LANGUAGE PROGRAMMING

7.20	PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Provide a description of each CANADIAN PRODUCTION identified in the Block Program Schedule provided as Appendix 7A. The table should be arranged by program category as per Schedule 1 of the Television Broadcasting Regulations, 1987 under the following headings: A: Local production, B: Co-production with independent producer(s), C: Canadian acquired, and D: Network programs, and should include the following information:
	a)	Program title (or working title);
	b)	CRTC 8-digit key figure(s) as per Schedule 1 of the Television Broadcasting Regulations, 1987;
	c)	Number of original and repeat episodes in the broadcast year;
	d)	Duration and schedule information;
	e)	Brief description, including language if other than English or French; and
	f)	Production organization that produced the program:
		i.	Station Production
		ii.	Co-Production with independent producer(s)
		iii.	Acquisition from independent producers
		iv.	Network/Group Production (Note: such programs do not qualify as programs produced specifically for local audiences).

CANADIAN PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

PROGRAM
TITLE

CRTC 8-DIGIT KEY FIGURE

NO. EPISODES
ORIGINAL/
REPEATS

DURATION &
DAY/TIME
SCHEDULED

BRIEF
DESCRIPTION
(such as variety,
game show,
news magazine,
etc. Include language,
if other than
English or French)

PRODUCTION SOURCE

7.21	PROGRAM FORMATS
	a)	All of the programming on the DTV undertaking that was produced in the wide screen 16:9 aspect ratio will be broadcast in that aspect ratio.
			YES ( )	NO ( )
	b)	Would you accept the above commitment as a condition of licence?
			YES ( )	NO ( )
		If NO, provide reasons.
	c)	All of the Canadian programming on the DTV undertaking aired during the evening broadcast period that was produced in a high definition format will be broadcast in a high definition format.
			YES ( )	NO ( )
	d)	Would you accept the above commitment as a condition of licence?
			YES ( )	NO ( )
		If NO, provide reasons.
	e)	The transmission of data will not affect the quality or quantity of high definition programming.
			YES ( )	NO ( )
	f)	Would you accept the above commitment as a condition of licence?
			YES ( )	NO ( )
		If NO, provide reasons.

SUPPORTING DOCUMENT TO BE APPENDED:
APPENDIX 7A	PROGRAM SCHEDULE A copy of the station's proposed Block Program Schedule, including the country of origin of all programs. In the Program Schedule, mark programs on the following basis (refer to Public Notices 1999-97 and 1999-205 for information regarding priority programs):
	a)	Priority programs with a "P";
	b)	Programs produced specifically for local audiences with an "L"; and,
	c)	Network or group productions with an "N" or "G" as appropriate.

8. EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

Information relating to employment equity is available
in Public Notices CRTC 1992-59 and 1997-34.

8.1	If the proposed undertaking is approved, would the applicant be subject to the 1996 Employment Equity Act (applicable to federally-regulated employers with 100 or more employees)?
		YES ( )	NO ( )
	If YES, proceed to section 9, "On-air Presence". If NO, proceed to question 8.2.
8.2	If the undertaking is approved, would the licence be held by a licensee that already holds one or more broadcasting licence(s)?
		YES ( )	NO ( )
	If YES, proceed to question 8.3. If NO, proceed to question 8.7.
8.3	Outline examples of any measures (including hiring and training, apprenticeship programs, work arrangements, etc.) that you have or will put in place for the designated groups (women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and visible minorities).
QUESTIONS 8.4 TO 8.6 -- APPLICABLE IF BETWEEN 25 AND 99 EMPLOYEES:
8.4	How do you or will you communicate details of your employment equity policies to managers and staff?
8.5	Have you assigned or will you assign a senior level person to be responsible for tracking progress and monitoring results?
		YES ( )	NO ( )
	If YES, what authority does or will that person have to ensure goals are achieved?
8.6	What financial resources have you or will you put in place to promote employment equity in the workplace (for example, funds for daycare, access for persons with disabilities, etc.)?
QUESTIONS 8.7 AND 8.8 -- APPLICABLE IF RESPONSE TO QUESTION 8.2 IS "NO"
8.7	To what extent will the proposed undertaking address the equitable representation of the four designated groups (women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and visible minorities)?
8.8	Does the proposed undertaking have an employment equity (EE) plan?
		YES ( )
	If YES, please describe the principal measures proposed to recruit and assist members of the four designated groups (for example, work arrangements, apprenticeship or training programs, career counselling, etc.).
		NO ( )
	If NO, please provide a statement indicative of your commitment to develop and implement an effective EE plan.

9. ON-AIR PRESENCE

Information relating to on-air presence and voice-overs is available
in Public Notices CRTC 1994-69 and 1995-98.

25 OR MORE EMPLOYEES:
9.1	If the undertaking is approved, would the licence be held by a licensee that already holds one or more broadcasting licence(s)?
		YES ( )	NO ( )
9.2	Outline policies and procedures in place, or plans in this regard, to ensure the representation of members of the four designated groups in on-air positions, including voice-overs, where applicable. These policies, procedures and plans should include references to programs produced by the applicant, as well as to acquired programming and advertising.

10. Request for documents to be designated as confidential

Sections 30 to 34 of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission Rules of Practice and Procedure set out a process by which parties to Commission proceedings may file information on the record of a public proceeding in confidence.

A party filing information can “designate” it as confidential at the time it is filed with the Commission (section 31) if it falls into one of the following categories:

Information that is a trade secret
Financial, commercial, scientific or technical information that is confidential and that is treated consistently in a confidential manner by the person who submitted it; or
Information the disclosure of which could reasonably be expected :
1. To result in material financial loss or gain to any person;
2. To prejudice the competitive position of any person; or
3. To affect contractual or other negotiations of any person.

At the time that the party files the information it designates as confidential, it must provide an abridged version of the document along with an explanation of how the information falls into a category of information listed in section 31. The party must provide a detailed rationale to explain why the disclosure of the information is not in the public interest (section 32(1)).

The confidential version of the document must be filed separately and must be marked “CONFIDENTIAL” on each page. If the document is filed electronically, each file containing confidential information must include “CONFIDENTIAL” in the file name.

The abridged version of the document and the reasons for the designation of information as confidential will be placed on the public record of the proceeding.

Please consult the Implementation of new Rules of Practice and Procedure, Broadcasting and Telecom Regulatory Policy CRTC 2010-958, 23 December 2010, and the Procedures for filing confidential information and requesting its disclosure in Commission proceedings, Broadcasting and Telecom Information Bulletin CRTC 2010-961, 23 December 2010, for complete process for filing confidential information.

10.1 Request for documents to be designated as confidential

Are you requesting for some information to be designated as confidential?

Yes ( ) No ( )

If yes, you must provide a detailed rationale to explain why the disclosure of the information is not in the public interest :

BOOK OF SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

APPENDIX NUMBER AND NAME		APPENDED (Yes or No)	E-FILED (Yes or No)
SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION
1A	Supplementary Brief
SECTION 2: OWNERSHIP
2A	Constituting Documents (or drafts)
2B	Statement on Control of Applicant
2C	Delegation of Responsibility by Contract
2D	Documentation Supporting Availability of each Source of Financing
SECTION 4: FINANCIAL OPERATIONS
4A	Documentation Supporting Availability of each Source of Financing
4B	Audited and Interim Financial Statements
SECTION 5: MARKETING
5A	Calculations - Projected Sources of Revenue
5B	Potential Source of Projected Revenues - Second year of Operation
SECTION 6: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
6A	Maps - Proposed Site and Coverage Contours
6B	Documentation Supporting the Availability of the Proposed Transmitter Site(s)
SECTION 7: PROGRAMMING
7A	Block Program Schedule

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