XM Satellite Radio

XM Satellite Radio {{nasdaq|XMSR}} is a satellite radio (DARS) service in the United States based in Washington, DC and controlled by News Corporation's DirecTV, General Motors, American Honda, Hughes Electronics, and several private investment groups.

XM in Canada

In November 2004, Canadian Satellite Radio filed an application with the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission to bring the XM service to Canada. Along with SIRIUS Canada and CHUM Subscription Radio Canada, CSR was one of three applications for national subscription radio services submitted to the CRTC.

Related Topics:
November - 2004 - Canadian Satellite Radio - Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission - Canada - SIRIUS Canada - CHUM Subscription Radio Canada - Subscription radio

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On June 16, 2005, the CRTC approved all three applications. The decisions were appealed to the Canadian federal Cabinet by a number of broadcasting, labour, and arts and culture organizations, including the Friends of Canadian Broadcasting, CHUM Limited, and the National Campus and Community Radio Association. The groups objected to the satellite applicants reduced levels of Canadian Content and French-langauge programming, along with the exlusion of Canadian non-commercial broadcasting. On September 9, 2005, the Cabinet decided not to accept the appeals.

Related Topics:
June 16 - 2005 - Friends of Canadian Broadcasting - CHUM Limited - National Campus and Community Radio Association - Canadian Content - September 9

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An official launch date for XM Canada has not yet been announced.

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