Review: And now, the news: A national news media policy for Canada
By Peter Menzies and Konrad von Finckenstein Published: June 7, 2023 Macdonald-Laurier Institute Available: https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/and-now-the-news-a-national-news-media-policy-for-canada/ This report seeks to frame “a national consultation” (14) and “future discussions” (8) on journalism in Canada. So, let’s discuss. Far too much of the online discourse on both sides of Bill C-18 has reached the shrill level, complete with…
Opening Remarks to the Senate Committee on Transport and Communications:
Bill S-242, An Act to amend the Radiocommunication Act March 21, 2023 Gregory Taylor Introduction Work Cited: Taylor, G. (2022) Consultation on a Non-Competitive Local Licensing Framework, Including Spectrum in the 3900-3980 MHz Band and Portions of the 26, 28 and 38 GHz Bands Taylor, G. (August 2021). Submission: Consultation on New Access Licensing Framework,…
Thoughts on C-18, Currently Before the Senate Committee
Thoughts on C-18, Currently Before the Senate Committee At its core, I support Bill C-11, yet see clear flaws in the Bill; at its core, I have trouble with Bill C-18, yet I see some hope in the details of the Bill. I noted many of my broad stroke points regarding C-11 in my talk…
Response: 2022 TELUS 5G white paper
Reforming Canadian spectrum policy for 5G and beyond For a spectrum policy paper from a major Canadian telecom company, this is nicely done. In a field swimming in impenetrable prose, this corporate offering is decidedly clear. Give yourself credit anonymous author(s). Plus, the author(s) have excellent taste in references, as they cite eight different chapters…
Opening Remarks to the Senate Committee on Transport and Communications on the Online Streaming Act
October 18, 2022 Gregory Taylor Introduction My name is Gregory Taylor and I am an Associate Professor in the Dept of Communication, Media and Film at the University of Calgary. My research addresses issues of broadcasting and telecommunications policy. The points I raise today represent my views alone. Thank you
ISED NCL Spectrum Consultation
Below is my submission to ISED on Oct 11, 2022. It begins with general impressions of the framework and then responds to specific questions in the consultation. The ISED Consultation is available here https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/sf11793.html Innovation, Science and Economic Development Consultation on a Non-Competitive Local Licensing Framework, Including Spectrum in the 3900-3980 MHz Band and Portions…
A Tribute to David Taras
June 7, 1950 – Montreal, QuebecJune 9, 2022 – Calgary, Alberta David Taras had a powerful impact on my research before I ever met him. As an MA student in 2003, David’s work with my future PhD supervisor, Marc Raboy, on the massive federal report Our Cultural Sovereignty was foundational in capturing my interest as…
Bill C-11 and Indigenous Media in Canada
An area not getting enough recognition in the debates concerning Bill C-11, Canada’s proposed new Broadcasting Act, is how the new Act entrenches the place of indigenous communities in the Canadian communications system. The changes are a marked improvement over the previous incarnation. These are the only brief references to indigenous people in the current…
Bill C-11. What are we fighting for?
Recently I flipped through channels (I receive my TV over-the-air with an antenna) looking for something on Canadian conventional stations during prime time. It was a disheartening experience. Global (Corus), CTV (Bell), and City (Rogers) served up a wide range of inexpensive American shows, mostly of the reality or police procedural variety. As Soraya Roberts…
Messages in bottles
Hello and welcome to the launch of my website. This will be the home of some of my thoughts on various issues involving the morphing global communications industries with a special emphasis on spectrum and broadband policy. By way of introduction, my name is Greg Taylor and I am an associate professor in the Department…
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