Annual Return of Discretionary and On-Demand Services 2021

Annual Return of Discretionary and On-Demand Services 2021
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Purpose

This survey collects financial and operating data for radio, television stations and networks and discretionary and on-demand services.

Additional information

This questionnaire collects financial and operating data for the statistical measurement and analysis of the pay and specialty television industry. These data will be aggregated to produce national and regional estimates of the performance of your industry. Those estimates are used by the regulator and policy departments, the private sector, international organizations, academics, analysts and the general public to better understand this sector's contribution to the Canadian economy.

Authority

Filed under the authority of the Broadcasting Act and the Statistics Act. Filed in Confidence

Confidentiality

This survey is conducted under the authority of the Statistics Act, Revised Statutes of Canada 1985, Chapter S19. Completion of this questionnaire is a legal requirement under this Act. Statistics Canada is prohibited by law from publishing or releasing any statistics which would divulge information obtained from this survey relating to any identifiable business without the previous written consent of that business. The data on this questionnaire will be treated in confidence, used for statistical purposes and published in aggregate form only. The confidentiality provisions of the Statistics Act are not affected by the Access to Information Act or any other legislation. Please note that Statistics Canada does not share any individual responses with the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency.

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For this survey, there are Section 11 agreements with the provincial and territorial statistical agencies of Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia and the Yukon.

The shared data will be limited to information pertaining to business establishments located within the jurisdiction of the respective province or territory.
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For this survey, there are section 12 agreements with the statistical agencies of Prince Edward Island, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut as well as with the Department of Canadian Heritage, the "Ministère de la Culture, des Communications et de la Condition feminine du Québec" and the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Trade.

For these agreements, the shared data will be limited to information pertaining to business establishments located within the jurisdiction of the respective province or territory.

Note: As well there is a Section 12 agreement with the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). The CRTC requires this information under the authority of the Broadcasting Act and the regulations and conditions of licence thereunder. Because of this Act, you do not have the right to refuse to share your information with the CRTC. It will retain a copy of the questionnaire thus satisfying the requirements of the Television Broadcasting Regulations 1987 and Radio Regulations 1986 or conditions of licence for all broadcasters in Canada to provide this type of information to the commission on or before November 30 of each year for the year ending on the previous August 31.

Coverage

For the fiscal period ended August 31 of the reference year

Reporting instructions

Change of ownership
When a change of ownership has been approved by the CRTC, within 90 days thereof, the former licensee will file with Statistics Canada a copy of an annual return covering the period of operations from September 1 to the day of transfer. The new licensee will file an annual return from the day of transfer to August 31. In some cases, the new licensee elects to file an annual return for the full broadcast year. In either case, the licensee should indicate on the return, which period they are filing.

Form 1230 - Discretionary and On-Demand - Direct operating expenses - Programming and production

Form 1230 - Discretionary and On-Demand - Direct operating expenses - Programming and production - Question identifier:1-7

Programming expenses - Canadian

  • 1: Station's production (incl. station contribution to cooperative productions) - Canadian
  • 2: Programs produced by an affiliated production company - Canadian
  • 3: Programs acquired from other stations - Canadian
  • 4: Programs of network origination - Canadian
  • 5: Programs acquired from independent producers - Canadian
  • 6: Other Canadian programs from any other source
  • 7: Total - Canadian programs telecast

Form 1230 - Discretionary and On-Demand - Direct operating expenses - Programming and production - Question identifier:8-12

Other Canadian programming expenses

  • 8: Program inventory write-downs
  • 9: Script and concept development (programs not telecast)
  • 10: Third-party promotion (Non-VI services only)
  • 11: Other - specify
  • 12: Total - Other Canadian programming expenses

Form 1230 - Discretionary and On-Demand - Direct operating expenses - Programming and production - Question identifier:13

13: Total Canadian programming expenses

Form 1230 - Discretionary and On-Demand - Direct operating expenses - Programming and production - Question identifier:14

Programming expenses Non-Canadian

  • 14: Total - Non-Canadian programming expenses

Form 1230 - Discretionary and On-Demand - Direct operating expenses - Programming and production - Question identifier:15

Total - Programming expenses - Canadian and non-Canadian

15: Total - Programming expenses - Canadian and non-Canadian

Form 1230 - Discretionary and On-Demand - Direct operating expenses - Programming and production - Question identifier:16-21

Amounts included in total Canadian programs telecast for:

  • 16: Closed captioning
  • 17: Described video
  • 18: Dubbing
  • 19: Programming produced by an Indigenous producer
  • 20: Programming produced by an official language minority community producer
  • 21: Original French language program

Form 1230 - Discretionary and On-Demand - Direct operating expenses - Programming and production - Question identifier:22-24

On-Screen Expenses

  • 22: Script and concept development (programs telecast)
  • 23: Original, first-run programming
  • 24: Non-first run programming

Form 1230 - Discretionary and On-Demand - Direct operating expenses - Programming and production - Question identifier:25-27

Children's programming

  • 25: Preschool children (0-5 years)
  • 26: Children (6-12 years)
  • 27: Teenagers (13-17 years)

Form 1230 - Discretionary and On-Demand - Direct operating expenses - Programming and production - Question identifier:28-29

Amounts included in total other Canadian programming expenses for:

  • 28: Programming produced by an Indigenous producer
  • 29: Programming produced by an official language minority community producer

Form 1230 - Discretionary and On-Demand - Direct operating expenses - Programming and production - Question identifier:30

Amounts included in total non-Canadian programming for:

  • 30: Dubbing

Form 1350 - Discretionary and On-Demand - Financial Summary

Form 1350 - Discretionary and On-Demand - Financial Summary - Question identifier:1-2

If the information in this return is for a period other than the full 12 month broadcast period, please indicate:

  • 1: From
  • 2: To

Form 1350 - Discretionary and On-Demand - Financial Summary - Question identifier:3-9

Revenue

  • 3: Terrestrial subscribers
  • 4: DTH subscribers
  • 5: Local advertising
  • 6: National advertising
  • 7: Government grants & parliamentary appropriation
  • 8: Other revenue (specify)
  • 9: Total Revenue

Form 1350 - Discretionary and On-Demand - Financial Summary - Question identifier:10-14

Operating Expenses

  • 10: Programming and production
  • 11: Technical
  • 12: Sales and promotion
  • 13: Administration and general
  • 14: Total operating expenses

Form 1350 - Discretionary and On-Demand - Financial Summary - Question identifier:15-23

Calculation of Net Income

  • 15: Operating income (loss)
  • 16: Depreciation
  • 17: Interest expense
  • 18: Investments, interest and incidental broadcasting income (incl. rental income)
  • 19: Amortization of goodwill, organization and start-up expenses
  • 20: Gain (loss) from disposal of fixed assets, investments, etc.
  • 21: Net income (loss) before income taxes
  • 22: Provision for income taxes
  • 23: Net income (loss) after income taxes

Form 1350 - Discretionary and On-Demand - Financial Summary - Question identifier:24-28

Employees and Remuneration

  • 24a: Programming and production - Average number of employees
  • 24b: Programming and production - Remuneration (included in total operating expenses above)
  • 25a: Technical - Average number of employees
  • 25b: Technical - Remuneration (included in total operating expenses above)
  • 26a: Sales and promotion - Average number of employees
  • 26b: Sales and promotion - Remuneration (included in total operating expenses above)
  • 27a: Administration and general - Average number of employees
  • 27b: Administration and general - Remuneration (included in total operating expenses above)
  • 28a: Total - Average number of employees
  • 28b: Total - Remuneration (included in total operating expenses above)

Form 1350 - Discretionary and On-Demand - Financial Summary - Question identifier:29

Fringe benefits (included in remuneration reported above)

Form 1351 - Discretionary and On-Demand - Hybrid video-on-demand - Financial Summary

Form 1351 - Discretionary and On-Demand - Hybrid video-on-demand - Financial Summary - Question identifier:1-2

If the information in this return is for a period other than the full 12 month broadcast period, please indicate:

  • 1: From
  • 2: To

Form 1351 - Discretionary and On-Demand - Hybrid video-on-demand - Financial Summary - Question identifier:3-6

Revenue

  • 3: Subscription
  • 4: Advertising
  • 5: Other revenue
  • 6: Total revenue

Form 1351 - Discretionary and On-Demand - Hybrid video-on-demand - Financial Summary - Question identifier:7-11

Operating Expenses

  • 7: Programming and production
  • 8: Technical Services
  • 9: Sales and Promotion
  • 10: Administration and general
  • 11: Total operating expenses

Form 1351 - Discretionary and On-Demand - Hybrid video-on-demand - Financial Summary - Question identifier:12-20

Calculation of Net Income

  • 12: Operating income (loss)
  • 13: Depreciation
  • 14: Interest expense
  • 15: Investments, interest and incidental broadcasting income (incl. rental income)
  • 16: Amortization of goodwill, organization and start-up expenses
  • 17: Gain (loss) from disposal of fixed assets, investments, etc.
  • 18: Net income (loss) before income taxes
  • 19: Provision for income taxes (recovery)
  • 20: Net income (loss) after income taxes

Form 1351 - Discretionary and On-Demand - Hybrid video-on-demand - Financial Summary - Question identifier:21-25

Employees and Remuneration

  • 21a: Programming and production - Average number of employees
  • 21b: Programming and production - Remuneration (included in total operating expenses above)
  • 22a: Technical - Average number of employees
  • 22b: Technical - Remuneration (included in total operating expenses above)
  • 23a: Sales and promotion - Average number of employees
  • 23b: Sales and promotion - Average number of employees
  • 24a: Administration and general - Average number of employees
  • 24b: Administration and general - Remuneration (included in total operating expenses above)
  • 25a: Total - Average number of employees
  • 25b: Total - Remuneration (included in
    total operating expenses above)

Form 1351 - Discretionary and On-Demand - Hybrid video-on-demand - Financial Summary - Question identifier:26

Fringe benefits (included in remuneration reported above)

Subscribers (as at August 31)

Form 1351 - Discretionary and On-Demand - Hybrid video-on-demand - Financial Summary - Question identifier:27-29

Pay subscribers

  • 27: Subscribers paying full posted price
  • 28: Subscribers paying a discounted rate (bundle, new customer, etc.)
  • 29: Total paying subscribers

Form 1351 - Discretionary and On-Demand - Hybrid video-on-demand - Financial Summary - Question identifier:30

Free subscribers

  • 30: Free subscribers (free trial, bundle, etc.)

Form 1351 - Discretionary and On-Demand - Hybrid video-on-demand - Financial Summary - Question identifier:31

Total Subscribers

Form 1351 - Discretionary and On-Demand - Hybrid video-on-demand - Financial Summary - Question identifier:32-34

Subscribers and revenue by access type

  • 32a: Subscribers with capability to access content on set-top box and online - Number of subscribers
  • 32b: Subscribers with access to content on set-top box and online - Total revenue
  • 33a: Subscribers with access to online content only - Number of subscribers
  • 33b: Subscribers with access to online content only - Total revenue
  • 34a: Total - subscribers by access type - Number of subscribers
  • 34b: Total - Subscribers and revenue by access type - Total revenue

Form 1360 - Discretionary and On-Demand - Programming and Operating Expenditures

Form 1360 - Discretionary and On-Demand - Programming and Operating Expenditures - Question identifier:1-6

Canadian

  • 1: Licensing of exhibition rights
  • 2: Script and concept development
  • 3: Production of filler programming (interstitials)
  • 4: Program production (excluding filler programming)
  • 5: Investment in Canadian programs (losses/write-downs)
  • 6: Total - Canadian Programming Expenses

Form 1360 - Discretionary and On-Demand - Programming and Operating Expenditures - Question identifier:7-9

Non-Canadian

  • 7: Licensing of exhibition rights
  • 8: Investment in non-Canadian programs (losses/write-downs)
  • 9: Total Non-Canadian Programming Expenses

Form 1360 - Discretionary and On-Demand - Programming and Operating Expenditures - Question identifier:10

10: Total Programming Expenses Canadian and Non-Canadian

Form 1360 - Discretionary and On-Demand - Programming and Operating Expenditures - Question identifier:11-18

Production Expenses

  • 11: Cost of program sales / syndication Canadian
  • 12: Cost of program sales / syndication non-Canadian
  • 13: Cost of production services sold
  • 14: Infomercials
  • 15: Contribution to FACTOR
  • 16: Contribution to Musicaction
  • 17: Other (specify)
  • 18: Total Production Expenses

Form 1360 - Discretionary and On-Demand - Programming and Operating Expenditures - Question identifier:19.

19: Grand total - Programming and Production Expenses

Form 1360 - Discretionary and On-Demand - Programming and Operating Expenditures - Question identifier:20

Amounts included in Grand Total - Programming and Production

  • 20: Remuneration
  • 21: Amortization
  • 22: Loss on equity investment/loan principal - Canadian programs only
  • 23: Royalties (excluding copyright fees)
  • 24: Copyright fees (payments to SOCAN, Re:Sound, CMRRA, Connect, SOPROQ, Artisti)

Form 1360 - Discretionary and On-Demand - Programming and Operating Expenditures - Question identifier:21

Amortization included in Grand Total - Programming and Production Expenses

Form 1360 - Discretionary and On-Demand - Programming and Operating Expenditures - Question identifier:22

Loss on equity investment/loan principal - Canadian programs only

Form 1360 - Discretionary and On-Demand - Programming and Operating Expenditures - Question identifier:23-26

Technical Expenses

  • 23: Transmitters, studio, parts, audio recording equipment, supplies, technical (consultants, repairs and maintenance, and other technical costs).
  • 24: Line, microwave or satellite charges
  • 25: Remuneration
  • 26: Total Technical Expenses

Form 1360 - Discretionary and On-Demand - Programming and Operating Expenditures - Question identifier:27

Amortization included in Total Technical Expenses

Form 1360 - Discretionary and On-Demand - Programming and Operating Expenditures - Question identifier:28-34

Sales and Promotion Expenses

  • 28: Audience and trade promotion, rating services
  • 29: Sales commission paid representatives -non-staff
  • 30: Sales commission paid to staff
  • 31: Channel placement/carriage
  • 32: Other sales and promotion expenses
  • 33: Remuneration
  • 34: Total Sales and Promotion Expenses

Form 1360 - Discretionary and On-Demand - Programming and Operating Expenditures - Question identifier:35

Amortization included in Total Sales and Promotion Expenses

Form 1360 - Discretionary and On-Demand - Programming and Operating Expenditures - Question identifier:36-45

Administration and General Expenses

  • 36: Entertainment, hospitality, travel, motor vehicle operating expenses, telephone, fax, IT services and office supplies
  • 37: Cost of premises (rent, repairs and maintenance, insurance, utilities, etc.)
  • 38: Real estate and business tax
  • 39: Professional services
  • 40: Bad debt expenses
  • 41: CRTC licence fees
  • 42: Management services (non staff)
  • 43: Other administration and general expenses
  • 44: Remuneration (incl. directors fees)
  • 45: Total administration and general expenses

Form 1360 - Discretionary and On-Demand - Programming and Operating Expenditures - Question identifier:46

Amortization included in Total Admin and General Expenses

Form 1360 - Discretionary and On-Demand - Programming and Operating Expenditures - Question identifier:47

49: Total Expenses

Form 1370 - Subscribers

Total terrestrial and DTH subscribers as of August 31

  • 1: Total - Terrestrial and DTH subscribers
  • 2: Subscribers receiving service free of charge
  • 3: Subscribers receiving service at a discounted rate
  • 4: Subscribers receiving service at the posted full rate
  • 5: Total - subscriber count by billing rate

COVID-19 Government Assistance

COVID-19 Government Assistance - Question identifier:1-10

ISTD - Form 1420 - Support Measures

  • 1a: Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) - Total amount
  • 1b: Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) - Included in Financial Summary (Y/N)
  • 1c: Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) - Reporting method in annual return
  • 2a: Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) - Total amount
  • 2b: Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) - Included in Financial Summary (Y/N)
  • 2c: Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) - Reporting method in annual return
  • 3a: Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Subsidy (CERS) - Total amount
  • 3b: Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Subsidy (CERS) - Included in Financial Summary (Y/N)
  • 3c: Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Subsidy (CERS) - Reporting method in annual return
  • 4a: Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) - Total amount
  • 4b: Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) - Included in Financial Summary (Y/N)
  • 4c: Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) - Reporting method in annual return
  • 5a: CMF Allocation of COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund - Total amount
  • 5b: CMF Allocation of COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund - Included in Financial Summary (Y/N)
  • 5c: CMF Allocation of COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund - Reporting method in annual return
  • 6a: Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) - Total amount
  • 6b: Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) - Included in Financial Summary (Y/N)
  • 6c: Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) - Reporting method in annual return
  • 7a: Telefilm Emergency Support Fund - Total amount
  • 7b: Telefilm Emergency Support Fund - Included in Financial Summary (Y/N)
  • 7c: Telefilm Emergency Support Fund - Reporting method in annual return
  • 8a: Provincial or Municipal government subsidies/grants/assistance/relief funds - Total amount
  • 8b: Provincial or Municipal government subsidies/grants/assistance/relief funds - Included in Financial Summary (Y/N)
  • 8c: Provincial or Municipal government subsidies/grants/assistance/relief funds - Reporting method in annual return
  • 9a: Other (please specify) - Total amount
  • 9b: Other (please specify) - Included in Financial Summary (Y/N)
  • 9c: Other (please specify) - Reporting method in annual return
  • 10a: Total - Total amount
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