Local TV Matters was an unprecedented campaign launched in September 2009 by Canada's television broadcasters. The initiative successfully inspired thousands of Canadians across the country to celebrate the value of local TV stations.

Over the campaign, more than 130,000 Canadians told the CRTC that they support local TV in their communities.

In response to this outpouring of support, the CRTC ruled on March 22, 2010 that TV distributors, including cable and satellite companies, should negotiate with private television stations for the retransmission of local TV signals and programming.

Although there are several critical hurdles still to be cleared, this decision is an important step towards a renewed framework and a sustainable future for local TV in Canada.

We would like to thank each and every Canadian who took action, spoke up and made a real difference. Without your encouragement and action, this positive development and the CRTC decision would not have been possible. We appreciate your ongoing support.

For more information on how you can continue to support your local TV stations, please visit savelocal.ctv.ca.