Canadian Cultural Policies Chronology 1930's
Two key Canadian cultural institutions, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and the National Film Board are formed.
| 1931 |
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The first Canadian television station, VE9EC, begins broadcasting in Montreal. VE9EC is owned by CKAC Radio and the newspaper La Presse.
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| 1932 |
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In response to the recommendations of the Aird Commission, the federal government outlines its position on broadcasting in Canada and passes the Canadian Radio Broadcasting Act, which:
- establishes the Canadian Radio Broadcasting Corporation (CRBC)
- prohibits the existence of national private radio networks
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| 1936 |
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The federal government passes the Canadian Broadcasting Act (1936). This new Act replaces the 1932 Canadian Radio Broadcasting Act, and establishes a new national broadcaster, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) to replace the CRBC.
The CBC is given the mandate to:
- develop a national broadcasting service for Canada
- enforce the Broadcasting Act and make recommendations on license applications from private broadcasters
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| 1939 |
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The National Film Board (NFB) is established by the federal government to make and distribute films designed to "help Canadians in all parts of Canada understand the ways of living, and the problems of Canadians, in other parts."
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