The CRTC appealed a Federal Court of Appeal decision that set aside its renewal of CTV's broadcasting licence.
The CRTC had imposed a condition requiring CTV to broadcast a specified number of hours of original new Canadian drama.
The Federal Court of Appeal held that the CRTC had jurisdiction to impose the condition but breached natural justice by not giving adequate notice of the specific condition.
The Supreme Court of Canada allowed the CRTC's appeal, holding that the CRTC had the jurisdiction to impose the condition under s. 17(1) of the Broadcasting Act and that there was no breach of natural justice, as CTV had sufficient notice that Canadian drama offerings would be discussed.
The Court also dismissed CTV's cross-appeal regarding the composition of the hearing panel.
