Broadcasting Distribution Regulations

44 (1) If a licensee is required under this section to make a contribution to Canadian programming, it shall contribute

• (a) to the Canadian production fund at least 80% of its total required contribution; and

• (b) to one or more independent production funds the remainder of its total required contribution.

(2) A licensee shall make a contribution to Canadian programming

• (a) in the broadcast year ending on August 31, 1998, of an amount not less than 5% of its gross revenues derived from broadcasting activities in the period beginning on the day these Regulations come into force and ending on August 31, 1998; and

• (b) in the broadcast year ending on August 31, 1999, and in each broadcast year thereafter, of an amount not less than 5% of its gross revenues derived from broadcasting activities in that year.