Newfoundland and Labrador - Apply for Broadcast Certificate

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Procedure

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1. To obtain a Broadcast License, the applicant will need to submit an application to Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). Here is the contact Link
2. The applicant will need to create an account with CRTC to submit an application form. Click on the following link to the login page: Link
3. If the applicant has an account they can log in using a GCKey or sign-in partner login.
4. If the applicant does not have an account follow these steps:
   • The applicant can select if they want to log in using GCKey or sign-in partner.
   • Click on the “Sign up” option. Accept the terms and conditions and click on “Next”.
   • Enter a username and password and click on “Next”.
   • The applicant will need to enter recovery questions and answers, click on “Next”.
   • Once this is done, click on “Continue”.
   • The applicant will need to request an activation code from the CRTC to activate their account.
   • The applicant will need to call the CRTC on any of the numbers provided under the “Office Locations and Contacts” section of this page.
   • Enter the activation code to activate the CRTC account.
5. Once the applicant has logged in to their account, they will need to go to the applications section and select the application for the precise type of broadcasting license they need. Find further information under the “Instructions” section of this page.
6. Fill out the application form with all the relevant details.
7. The CRTC may call if they need further information.
8. Once the application is reviewed, it is published in the local newspaper after 60 days and the public is invited to provide written comments about the application.
9. Anyone who provided comments will be invited to the public hearing for additional information.
10. If the application is approved, the new licensee is given one year to launch their service.

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Required Documents

• Supplementary brief
• Agreement of sponsorship (If applicable)
• A frequency from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
• Rights for distribution in Canada
• Preferential or Exclusive Rights
• Program Supply
• Demand for Service
• An abridged version of each confidential document
• Application form Link
• Find further information here Link

Office Locations & Contacts

Phone: 1-866-893-0932
TTY (toll free) 1-877-909-2782
For Data Collection System (DCS) user: (819) 997-4597
Toll-free: 1-866-845-6036
For new registration of Telecommunication services providers: (819) 997-4597
Toll-free: 1-866-845-6036
Contact Link

Eligibility

• The applicant must have a frequency from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada. The applicant can find further information here: Link
• The applicant must show they have the financial capacity for the broadcast.
• The applicant must show they have the technical means to maintain the broadcast.
• The applicant must meet the programming requirements.

Fees

• The applicant may need to pay fees, this varies for each application.
• The applicant may hire the services of a broadcast specialist and this requires additional fees.

Validity

• The validity will be specified by the authorities.

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• The application process takes between 8 to 18 months.

Related Videos

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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Instructions

• The applicant needs to obtain a frequency before applying for a broadcast license.
• The applicant will need to select the application depending on the type of broadcast such as radio, television, advertising and so on.
• The public is invited to a hearing to hear comments about the broadcast and this includes comments in support of the broadcast and those that oppose it.
• The applicant can participate in the public hearing process for other applicants, find further information here Link

Required Information

• Select the type of applicant
• Name of sponsor
• Address
• City/Town
• Province/Territory
• Postal code (A1A 1A1)
• Telephone (999-999-9999)
• Facsimile
• Contact person representing the sponsor
• Designated representative
• Declaration of the sponsor or its designated representative
• Name of proposed service to be sponsored
• Programming languages(s)
• Accordance with Acts, Regulations and Policies
• Respondents
• Request for documents to be designated as confidential

Need for the Document

• A broadcast license is a type of license that gives the licensee permission to use a portion of the radio frequency in a geographical area for broadcasting purposes.

Information which might help

• Information Link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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