Canadians can now tune into the hundreds of commercial free music and talk radio channels that are being broadcasted by both Sirius Satellite Radio and XM Satellite Radio as the CRTC has approved the application to let Canadians enjoy this updated medium.

Sirius Canada, which is owned by Sirius, CBC and Standard Radio, and XM Canada, which is owned by Canadian Satellite Radio and XM Radio, will bring to Canada all the great content that currently is heard around the United States. In addition to these two players, CHUM and Astral Media, will work together to compete as the little Canadian satellite radio player.

The companies must follow the regulations set forth under the Broadcasting Act, which states that 35% of content must be Canadian and that 65% of french channels must be french music. Expect the companies to introduce some new Canadian only channels that are not available south of the border.

Subscription fees for the services will range between $9.95 and $12.99 Canadian. A special device will be required to listen to satellite radio. Users can expect the service to be available within the next year.






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