Welcome
Around the globe, the cultural and technological dimensions of communication have undergone dramatic changes. Important questions are being reflected in policy, regulation and law. This guide makes suggestions for beginning research in this area.
Books
Grant, Peter S., 1941-
Canadian communications law and policy. Toronto, Law Society of Upper Canada, Deptartment of Education., 1988 Floor 4 KE2460.G73 v. 1
Journal Articles
Government Information
Departments
- Canadian Heritage - Broadcasting and Digital Media
- Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission
Search for the Communications Monitoring Report. - Committee for Information, Computer and Communications Policy (Industry Canada)
- Spectrum Management and Telecommunications
Parliament
House of Commons Committees
House of Commons Committees. Note in particular the work of the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage and the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology.
Recent reports include:
- Canada's foreign ownership rules and regulations in the telecommunications sector
- CBC/Radio Canada: defining distinctiveness in the changing media landscape
- Emerging and digital media: opportunities and challenges
- Issues and challenges related to local television
Senate Committes
Senate Committees. Note in particular the Standing Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology and the Standing Committee for Transport and Communications.
Recent reports include:
See also the Library of Parliament research studies on culture and communications.