It shouldn’t be the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission’s job to regulate the demographic composition of the people we see on television. Nevertheless, it’s become a growing CRTC priority — and a critical threat to media independence in Canada.&nbsp;

Diversity incentives were added to an $18-million TV news fund in June, with the intent of influencing coverage at local stations{ai:summary}The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission is increasingly focusing on regulating the demographic representation in television. This shift poses a significant risk to the independence of media in Canada. #society

Jamie Sarkonak: The CRTC is trying to tell local newsrooms what to report. It needs to stop

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