Direction to the CRTC (Reservation of Frequencies for Toronto) Order SOR /98-284 BROADCASTING ACT Registration 1998-05-07 Direction to the CRTC (Reservation Of Frequencies For Toronto) Order P.C. 1998-800 1998-05-07
Whereas it is anticipated that the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation will no longer use frequencies 740 kHz in Toronto and 93.5 MHz in Peterborough, Ontario; Whereas there is public demand for another radio station on the FM band and public pressure for a timely response to that demand; Whereas, at the public hearing that led to Decision CRTC 97-362 of July 29, 1997, the joint use of frequencies 740 kHz on the AM band and 93.5 MHz on the FM band was discussed; Whereas the possible joint use of 740 kHz on the AM band and 93.5 MHz or any other appropriate frequency on the FM band remains an option to be explored; And whereas, pursuant to subsection 26(4) of the Broadcasting Act a , the Minister of Canadian Heritage has consulted with the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission with regard to the annexed Direction to the CRTC (Reservation of Frequencies for Toronto) Order ; Therefore, His Excellency the Governor General in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of Canadian Heritage, pursuant to paragraph 26(1)(b) of the Broadcasting Act Footnote a , hereby makes the annexed Direction to the CRTC (Reservation of Frequencies for Toronto) Order . Return to footnote a S.C. 1991, c. 11 Direction 1 A