CanCon

See also: Cancon and cançon

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Abbreviation of Canadian content.

Noun

CanCon (uncountable)

  1. (informal, Canada, broadcasting) Canadian content, in the context of Canadian regulations setting minimum quotas of Canadian content for Canadian radio and television broadcasters.
    • 1973, Ritchie York, “Artist Claims CKLW’s Keen Interest Affects U.S. Hits”, in Billboard v 85, n 21 (May 19), Los Angeles: Billboard Publications, p 58:
      In the early part of the Cancon era, CKLW demonstrated considerable reluctance in programming legitimately locally-made singles. Rather, the station searched out U.S. records with dubious Canadian connections (many a song written by Paul Anka, who left Canada 15 years ago, have found their way into ’LW playlists) to avoid taking a chance on unknown Canadian artists.
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