As you know, section 3 of the Broadcasting Act sets out the broad policy objectives and goals of the broadcasting system as a whole. It asks that every element within the broadcasting system contribute to the Canadian character, as well as to the Canadian content of the system and of the broadcasters. It also recognizes that there is a role to be played in support of the Canadian production industry. Through that, and further on through the act, it gives the powers of the commission to establish regulations. Because the act does that, the commission creates and, through public process, establishes under its own authority and responsibility the regulations it deems necessary to promote the policy objectives of the Broadcasting Act.
On February 13th, 2007. See this statement in context.