Content Made by Canadians

One of our goals is to ensure that Canadian broadcasting content meets the needs and interests of Canadians by delivering compelling, high-quality Canadian-made creative content from diverse sources on a variety of platforms.

Among other things, we engage in public processes that:

• generate content policies,
• encourage linguistic duality,
• support public affairs programming, and
• support broadcasting for Canada’s diverse communities.

We also support the maintenance and development of Canadian talent by ensuring that Canadian artists can:

• create content for both Canadian and global audiences,
• that they can gain financial support, and
• that they can promote their creations.

Other ongoing activities related to content made by Canadians include:

• Analyzing various broadcasting licence applications from the perspective of content made by Canadians
• Issuing Canadian Program Certification to independent Canadian program producers for TV productions that use mainly Canadian crews and talents
• Monitoring the programming and financial performance of broadcasters to ensure they comply with regulations and licence conditions

Canadian Content

• Content that meets the needs and interests of Canadians
• So what makes it Canadian?
• Understanding industry responsibilities

Public Opinion Research Report

• Perceptions of Canadian programming and news

Supporting Artists

• Radio’s support for Canadian Talent
• TV’s support for Canadian Talent

Supporting Content Made by Canadians through Regulation

Radio

• Defining a Canadian song (MAPL – Music Artist Performance Lyrics)
• Eligible Initiatives and Canadian Content Development Contributions
• French-language music requirements
• Requirements for different types of radio stations

TV

• Ensuring a Place for Canadian Programs
• Creating compelling and diverse Canadian programming (Broadcasting Regulatory Policy 2015-86)

Date modified:

2025-11-18