Word on the street is that the Federal Court of Appeal has sided with the CRTC and networks on the fee for carriage issue. Networks can now begin negotiating rates to carry their signals with cable and satellite providers. Cable and satellite providers intend to pass along any additional cost to you - the consumer.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/story/...rt-tv-fee.html
Recall the Save Local TV campaigns that ran a couple years ago? Well, this is just the latest chapter in that ongoing debate. See previous CP discussions on the topic here:
http://forum.calgarypuck.com/showthread.php?t=74642