TV viewers in Canada are debating right to see foreign fare

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In order to protect the Canadian television broadcasting industry, Canadian laws prohibit some U.S. television channels from broadcasting in Canada. This has resulted in satellite broadcasting piracy among some Canadian viewers, but U.S. satellite television providers and Canadian law enforcement officials are increasing their prosecution of offenders.

Canada, Government domestic functions, Company legal issue, Cases, Television broadcasting industry, International aspects, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Government communications regulation, Television viewers, Telecommunications policy, Subscription television piracy

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U.S. eases media-ownership rules

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Media-ownership regulations in the US have been eased by regulators, allowing companies to acquire more television stations. Companies will also be allowed to own a newspaper and a broadcast station in the same city. Opponents say the move will allow major companies to monopolize the US industry.

Newspapers, Newspaper Publishers, TV Stations, Telecommunications industry, Newspaper publishing, Television stations

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U.S. Senate votes to scrap rules on media's reach

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Regulations that would have allowed media companies to expand in the U.S. have been voted down by the U.S. Senate. However, it is still possible that the majority of the rules will stay in effect due to the tight Senate vote.

Legislative Bodies, US Senate, Mass media industry, Powers and duties, United States. Congress. Senate

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