

Broadcasters must provide audio description for all in-house productions related to information-based programs.It addressed the issue again in 2009, with a policy specifying that: Recognizing the importance of described video and audio description, in 2001 the CRTC began to require minimum levels of described programing by certain broadcasters.

The CRTC, described video, and audio description It is important for people who are blind or partially sighted to be able to access programming in as complete a form as possible, so that all Canadians can participate in this "everyday" medium. Television programming is a primary source of news, entertainment, and sports, and reflects the wide range of ideas and perspectives that characterize Canadian society. Why are audio description and described video important? Described video typically uses a separate audio track. The description is added during pauses in dialogue, and enables people to form a mental picture of what is happening in the program.
