Government commitment
Actions taken, progress madeDiverse and Inclusive CanadaCycle 2015· status updated Mar 22, 2019
Continue to modernize the *Broadcasting Act* and *Telecommunications Act*, and examine how to best support Canadian content in English and French and ensure quality affordable Internet, mobile and media access.
What success looks like
The *Broadcasting Act* and Telecommunications Act* are modernized so Canadian citizens, businesses, artists and creators, communications industry, and economy as a whole better enjoy the benefits of the digital age.
Government's narrative on progress
In June 2018, the government announced the Broadcasting and Telecommunications Legislative Review Panel, an expert panel to study these issues and make recommendations. Upon conclusion of the Panel's consultation phase, which closed on January 11, 2019, 2,085 submissions were received. The Panel is expected to publish an interim report in Spring 2019 and a final report by January 31, 2020.
Note: this is the government's own description, not an independent assessment.