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Corus must 'take some risks' after recapitalization approval grants lifeline: expert

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Hudes, S. (2026, September 18). Corus must 'take some risks' after recapitalization approval grants lifeline: expert. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/business/corus-must-take-some-risks-after-recapitalization-approval-grants-lifeline-expert/article_bbe7d980-515f-57fd-86dc-ee18924f99cd.html

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Canada’s broadcasting regulator approved Corus Entertainment Inc.’s proposed recapitalization plan, which involves a change in ownership and transfer of control over the company’s licensed programming services. Experts suggest that for Corus to improve financially, new owners must invest in unique content despite having received this regulatory approval.

Written by AI on 2026-09-19, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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The CRTC approved Corus Entertainment's recapitalization plan on Thursday, allowing the company to proceed with restructuring its $1.1 billion debt. The Ontario Superior Court had already given approval in March, but CRTC endorsement was necessary for the ownership transaction. As Canada’s largest independent broadcaster, Corus faces significant financial pressures and this deal aims to ensure it can continue operating and providing valued news and information programming. The company’s parent includes Global News, one of Canada's major news providers. While receiving regulatory approval from the CRTC is seen as a lifeline for Corus, experts warn that investing in unique content will be crucial for its financial recovery.

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Despite the company receiving a reprieve from Canada’s broadcasting regulator, critics say Corus Entertainment Inc.‘s new owners will need to invest in differentiated content in order to turn around its financial situation. asserted

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The beleaguered broadcaster’s proposed recapitalization plan got the green light from the CRTC on Thursday, in a move that would see a change in ownership and shift effective control of all licensed programming services operated by the company and its subsidiaries. asserted

that → propose → company

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