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1. • • The CRTC requires most broadcasters to caption 100% of their programs during a broadcast day, which is defined as the hours between 6am and midnight. They must also ensure that 100% of advertising, sponsorship messages, and promotional content is captioned.
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   When did closed captioning start?

   • In 2007, after recognizing the importance of closed captioning, the broadcast industry established two working groups under the direction of the CRTC that were dedicated to the development of closed captions.

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   How are closed captions measured in Canada?

   • In Canada, the accuracy of closed captions are measured by the NER model, which is described in-depth in the Canadian NER Evaluation Guidelines. The NER model is also popularly used in Europe, and differs from accuracy measurement rates commonly used in the United States.

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   Are Canada's closed captioning laws progressive?

   • While certain provinces boast some of the most progressive accessibility laws in Canada, the Canadian d/Deaf and hard of hearing population has been advocating for more advanced closed captioning standards across the nation since the 1960s.

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   What is the difference between open captions and closed captions?

   • Whereas closed captions can be turned on or off by audiences, open captions are burned in and always visible. CBC captions 100% of its TV programs on all of its channels, and when these programs are offered across its digital platforms, captions are included.

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   Will closed captioning be extended to online broadcasting?

   • As a result of the Let’s Talk TV initiative, the CRTC expects that closed captioning will be extended to online broadcasting in addition to traditional broadcasting in the near future. Even when content is online, the CRTC: Expects that if the content had captioning in its original broadcast, it must be captioned when it’s published online.

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   What are the CRTC standards for closed captioning?

   • The CRTC has also set quality standards for captioning that include a minimum acceptable level of accuracy, which they define as the “level of exactness between [the] captions and the audio content of a program,” including correct spelling in pre-recorded content. Several additional policies that high-quality closed captioning must address are:

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3. www.cbc.ca › accessibility › content-accessibility-1Content Accessibility | CBC Accessibility

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   Closed Captions are textual representations of dialogue and other audio (including music and sound effects) overlaid on a video. Whereas closed captions can be turned on or off by...

4. scribewire.ca › blog › how-canada-ensures-access-toHow Canada Ensures Access to Quality Closed Captioning

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   It is clearly understood that it’s imperative that the Deaf and hard-of-hearing communities receive accurate closed captioning on broadcast television, and the NER method (or model) allows broadcasters and the CRTC to measure accuracy.

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6. www.cbc.ca › businessandrights › newsCBC Announces Report on Research for Closed Captioning

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   CBC is pleased to announce the results of our research into optimizing closed captions for children with disabilities. With funding from the Broadcasting Accessibility Fund, CBC collaborated...

7. www.3playmedia.com › blog › canadian-crtc-caption-lawsCanadian CRTC Caption Laws: What You Need to Know - 3Play Media

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   Jul 20, 2022 · Closed Captioning for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. In 2007, after recognizing the importance of closed captioning, the broadcast industry established two working groups under the direction of the CRTC that were dedicated to the development of closed captions.

8. crtc.gc.ca › eng › publicationsReport on Accessibility 2020-21 | CRTC

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   Providing closed captioning for the audio feed of the public hearing to renew the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation/Société Radio-Canada (CBC/SRC) broadcasting licence to allow Canadians who are Deaf or hard of hearing to follow it live).

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   Aug 23, 2022 · Closed Captioning for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. In 2007, after recognizing the importance of closed captioning, the broadcast industry established two working groups under the direction of the CRTC that were dedicated to the development of closed captions.

10. brighterworld.mcmaster.ca › articles › researchersResearchers team up with CBC Kids to make closed captions ...

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    Mar 19, 2024 · March 19, 2024. Canada & the World. Closed captions play a crucial role in making the viewing experience accessible for children with hearing impairments and limited language proficiency. That’s why pediatrics researcher Olaf Kraus de Camargo, from McMaster’s Faculty of Health Sciences, and linguistics researcher Victor Kuperman, from ...