The solution to the fee-for-carriage debate is less regulation, not more. Rather than setting the price that cable companies must pay broadcasters, the CRTC should encourage a more direct business relationship between consumer and broadcasters, with cable companies acting as an intermediary.
Broadcasters should be able to set a monthly price for access to their channel and consumers should be able to choose which channels they wish to pay for on an a la carte basis. Consumers should not be forced to subsidize broadcasters that cannot attract enough subscription and/or advertising revenue to remain profitable.
