Because they should air CFL games instead and promote the Canadian culture. What is so Canadian about airing shows like American Idol, CSI: Miami, and Boston Legal? But they don't care about the Canadian culture, they just want to make money, and pretend they care about the Canadian culture. Remember, the rule is to strengthing the Canadian TV landscape, but instead, viewers are becoming more Americanized by having little quality Canadian to choose from.
If the CRTC wants to promote the Canadian culture and identity, force these Canadian networks to air all Canadian shows all the time! CTV and Global should compete against the likes of NBC and CBS, and quit cowhering behind this rule.
Again, is Tom's little Canadian hardware store offered any protection against the Home Depot? No. He has to compete head-to-head. And CTV and Global aren't even that little to begin with, relatively speaking.
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