Is The Canadian Cable Television Industry a Natural Monopoly

Chapter Overview Foreword Section Title Page Introduction 1 I Introduction 2 Canadian Cable Television Industry 2 II Details 3 A Model 3 B Data 4 III External Effects 10 III Comparison with Phone Industry 12 IV Reference 14 Table Title Page 1 2003 Canadian Market I will share a cable company. 2 1 Canadian cable industry 5 2 Rogers Communications Incorporation 7 3 Shaw Communications Incorporation 8 4 Cogeco Cable Company 9 1 Limited personal income

The Canadian Television Fund (CTF) offers $ 200 million (from annual budget of Telefilm Canada 50 million dollars annually, from the cable industry 50 million dollars annually, through licensing fees of $ 100 million annually and through equity investment plans). Bureau's contribution to promoting Canada's strong presence in the Canadian broadcasting system by supporting the production and distribution of Canadian dramas, children's programs, documentaries, performing arts and variety programs

On February 26, CRTC announced a statement on cable television, "I will integrate cable TV into the Canadian broadcasting system." We noted that in order to protect the interests of existing broadcasting stations and ensure that the overall objectives of the system are achieved, it is necessary to integrate these systems into nationwide broadcasting systems. At the moment, it also announced that it will hold a hearing on this topic. After the CRTC hearing, the Standing Committee on Broadcasting, Film and Art Assistance also held a hearing on cable director. Speakers include the Canadian Cable Television Association. It believes that there are few regulation rules that private and public wireless broadcasters need to guarantee 'unity of the state' and to regulate to protect Canadian programs.