Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC; French: Conseil de la radiodiffusion et des télécommunications canadiennes) is a public organization in Canada with mandate as a regulatory agency for broadcasting and telecommunications. It was created in 1976 when it took over responsibility for regulating telecommunication carriers. Prior to 1976, it was known as the Canadian Radio and Television Commission, which was established in 1968 by the Parliament of Canada to replace the Board of Broadcast Governors. Its headquarters is located in the Central Building (Édifice central) of Les Terrasses de la Chaudière in Gatineau, Quebec.[3]

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission
Conseil de la radiodiffusion et des télécommuications canadiennes
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Terrasses de la Chaudière is the headquarters of the CRTC
Agency overview
Formed1968 (1968)
Preceding
JurisdictionGovernment of Canada
HeadquartersGatineau, Quebec, Canada
Minister responsible
Agency executive
  • Vicky Eatrides[2], (Chairperson & CEO)
Parent departmentCanadian Heritage
Websitecrtc.gc.ca

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