Natyf TV is a Canadian television channel, which broadcasts multicultural programming for ethnic minority and racialized communities in Quebec.Sabrina Jonas and Paula Dayan-Perez, "Meet the faces behind the new must-carry Quebec channel coming to your TV". CBC News Montreal, September 23, 2023.
History Jean-Yves Roux was first granted a CRTC licence in 2012 to launch CNV (Channel New Victory) as an English-language Category B service that would broadcast religious and multicultural programming."Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2012-229". Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, April 20, 2012. The English version of the channel never launched due to various business complications; in 2017, it applied to the CRTC to have its original license revoked, and to continue operations under the CRTC's provisions for small services with limited subscriber bases to be exempt from full licensing."Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2018-72". Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, February 21, 2018.
The channel finally launched in June 2018 as a French-language discretionary service on Bell Fibe under the CNV name,Jean Numa Goudou, "Une Haïtienne chef de programmation d’une télé québécoise". Intexto, August 26, 2018. and rebranded to Natyf TV in 2019.Sophie Bernard, "Natyf TV, une nouvelle chaîne télé dédiée à la diversité". Lien Multimédia, March 2, 2019.
In 2022 the channel applied for a new full CRTC license, with a must-carry order to ensure that it would be available across Quebec.Guillaume Picard, "Natyf TV s’ajoutera au forfait de télévision de base au Québec". Le Journal de Montréal, August 31, 2023. Its application received a letter of support from MP Greg Fergus, which was found to violate parliamentary conflict of interest guidelines as MPs are not permitted to influence administrative tribunals such as the CRTC;Jim Bronskill, "Liberal supported TV application despite conflict-of-interest guideline". Canadian Press, October 4, 2022. parliamentary ethics commissioner Mario Dion ultimately ruled that the violation was an accidental oversight rather than a deliberate attempt to wield political influence, but strongly recommended that all MPs should undergo refresher training on conflict of interest rules.Christopher Nardi, "Ethics czar calls for mandatory training for MPs; Another liberal broke rules, finds Dion, who reveals he'll be retiring". Calgary Herald, February 15, 2023.
The application was approved in August 2023."Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2023-303 and Broadcasting Order CRTC 2023-304". Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, August 31, 2023.
Programming The channel currently broadcasts French-language programming targeted to minority ethnic communities in Quebec, focusing in particular on themes of culture, fashion, health and wellness, the arts and education.Josh Kolm, "Natyf TV gets mandatory distribution in Quebec". Playback, September 1, 2023.
The channel's most noted program is Le Keke Show, a talk show on Black Canadian issues hosted by Kevin Calixte.Antoni Nerestant, "His online talk show has become a rallying space for his community". CBC News Montreal, February 26, 2021. Other programming includes shows devoted to gospel and hip hop music; a magazine show on Latin American culture; a cooking show devoted to international cuisine; and multicultural films.Alexandre Caputo, "Natyf TV: une programmation variée axée sur la francophonie". Le Journal de Québec, September 21, 2023.
The channel has not yet launched any original scripted fiction series, although it currently rebroadcasts the 2000s comedy series , which starred Macha Limonchik and as a mixed-race couple.Matthew Hays, "Pure Laine showcases changing Quebec". Playback, January 9, 2006.
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