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As of today, Canadian television viewers have a choice between their cable or satellite services or a slimmed-down service dubbed “skinny basic.”

Cable and satellite TV companies are now required to offer their customers a basic service package for $25 or less. The requirement is part of a range of new regulations adopted last year by the country’s broadcast regulator, the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission, or CRTC.

Channel lineups must include at least 10 local or regional stations, as well as educational programming and legislative channels where available.