Major Milestones
2000s | 1990s | 1980s | 1970s | 1960s | 1950s | 1940s | 1920-1939
1970s
Canada made history in this decade by launching the world’s first
national domestic satellite. Put into orbit in 1972, the Anik A1
satellite gave CBC/Radio-Canada the ability to beam television
signals to the Canadian North for the first time in history.
Canadian content rules for television and radio were also introduced
in the early 70s. In 1970, the CRTC established a “minimum 60 per
cent” Canadian content rule for public and private television
broadcasters in Canada. The following year, the Commission
introduced Canadian content regulations for AM radio stations – a
minimum of 30 per cent was now required.
In 1976, the world’s athletes came to Montréal and CBC/Radio-Canada
was host broadcaster for the summer Olympic Games. The following
year, Canada’s national broadcaster played the same role for the
Commonwealth Games in Edmonton.
History of CBC/Radio-Canada
Discover the history of CBC/Radio-Canada through a look at the major milestones of each decade. From the 1920s, when the need arose for a Canadian presence on the radio - to counter the American influence and protect Canadian culture, to the present day, when CBC/Radio-Canada is recognized as one of this country’s greatest cultural institutions, learn how Canada’s national public broadcaster has become a leader in producing and distributing distinctive Canadian content.
