First it was Bell that went hat in hand to the CRTC, begging for a reduction of the rules requiring spending on news and producing Canadian programming. 

Now it's Corus singing a similar chorus. The company that owns Global and runs a host of cable channels is citing plunging profits as it asks the Commission to lower the amount of Canada-made shows it's obligated to produce. It's also using the actors' strike in the U.S. as an excuse, insisting that's weighing down Global's primetime schedule and profitability. 

The company calls the request "urgent" and there are signs the CRTC may be willing to grant it.  

"CRTC secretary-general Marc Morin replied Thursday, saying the commission is in favour of granting the company's request but will first hold a consultation on the proposals.

 He said approving the relief sought "would recognize the urgency of the situation and provide short term flexibility."

 "Given the urgency of the situation, the Commission determines that it is appropriate to give immediate consideration to Corus’ application on an exceptional basis." Morin wrote."

CRTC might ease Corus' Canadian content spending requirements after profit plunge