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What is the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission's main goal?
- To regulate internet prices in Canada
- To build radio and television stations across Canada
- To license all radio operators in Canada
- To ensure that Canadians have access to a wide variety of Canadian content in broadcasting and telecommunications
Why this is the correct answer
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) is an independent federal regulatory body responsible for overseeing broadcasting and telecommunications in Canada. Its primary mandate is to ensure that Canadians have access to a diverse range of Canadian programming and communications services. The CRTC issues broadcasting licences and sets Canadian content requirements.