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BROADCASTING

Appeal from Federal Court decision (2005 FC 1217) on motion to determine questions of law determining that “fee”, “tax” distinct, mutually exclusive legal categories—Although CRTC’s power under Broadcasting Act, s. 11(1) to prescribe fees broad, power not authorizing imposition of tax—Appeal dismissed—Broadcasting Act, S.C. 1991, c. 11, s. 11.

Canadian Assn. of Broadcasters v. Vidéotron Ltée (A‑476‑05, 2006 FCA 208, Evans J.A., judgment dated 6/6/06, 4 pp.)

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