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octothorp · 11-16-2009, 12:59 PM

I think this is probably the Canadian broadcasters trying to gain leverage in their battle with the cable providers regarding fees: ie. we'll lobby government to take away a huge chunk of your american programming unless you give us some of your fees.

11-16-2009, 12:59 PM	#23
octothorp Franchise Player Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: not lurking Exp:	I think this is probably the Canadian broadcasters trying to gain leverage in their battle with the cable providers regarding fees: ie. we'll lobby government to take away a huge chunk of your american programming unless you give us some of your fees.