Posts Tagged ‘TV Tax’

The TV Tax Saga Continues: Week One of the CRTC Hearings

The CRTC hearings that will decide the fate of Canadian television began last week. I’ve already written about the TV “tax” debate, but the issue is worth revisiting. In case you’re unfamiliar with the issue, or you need a reminder, I recommend this article in the Globe and Mail. It provides a pretty good breakdown.
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‘Stop the TV Tax’ Debate Spins Out of Consumer Control

Scene from 30 Rock:
Liz Lemon: I really enjoyed watching MTV Canada with you.
Gavin Volure (played by Steve Martin): They can’t seem to get anything right up there, can they?
By now I think most people have heard of the Stop the TV Tax movement. We have seen the corny TV ads. Here’s the set-up:It’s in typical [...]