It is now politically verboten to listen to Sirius satellite radio and XM satellite radio, says the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) in order to protect boring Canadian radio.
Auto makers have received notice that Dudley Do-Right mounties will prosecute them for installing any satellite radios in their vehicles.
The CRTC explained that it must protect Canada’s cultural diversity and advertising revenue from the evil influences of the free market and free speech.
Sirius satellite
July 8, 2004
Ottawa and New York — Partners CBC/Radio-Canada, Standard Radio Inc. and Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. welcome today's CRTC announcement regarding the launch of public consultations on satellite radio services in Canada leading to a public hearing in November 2004.
June 16th, 2005
The CRTC authorizes Canada 's first three subscription radio services
OTTAWA-GATINEAU — The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) today announced the approval of three subscription radio licences and the establishment of a licensing framework for satellite subscription radio services.
The Commission approved the licence applications of SIRIUS Canada Inc. (SIRIUS Canada) and Canadian Satellite Radio Inc. (CSR) for subscription radio services to be delivered by satellite and terrestrial transmitters, and the application by CHUM Limited (CHUM/Astral) to offer subscription radio services uniquely through terrestrial transmitters.
BTW, Aljazeera might be availabe in Canada if some one wanted to broadcast it but it has extreme conditions attached to it . It is available on DISH in the US .
Fox is available in Canada on cable.