This policy should apply as well to all internet-based programming sold to Canadians. Further, the CRTC should have the authority to collect data from any supplier of video products to Canadians.

Google CEO Eric Schmidt preached an Internet-based programming model as a successor to mainframe and PC models.

Internet-based programming or IPTV is available through two methods - via online applications such as Channel 4's popular 4OD platform and as a hybrid model, such as BT Vision which combines ...