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VISIONTV MOSAIC AIR TIME & ADVERTISING AIR TIME PURCHASE PROCEDURE

WHAT QUALIFIES AS A MOSAIC PROGRAM:

A Mosaic program is defined as representing one or more faith communities, each of which meets each of the four following criteria:


	1. Permanency
	The existence of the faith group must have been recognized for a minimum of 75 years. This includes any sect or “new religion” not recognized by any major group`5` in Canada.

	2. National Identity
	The faith group must be represented by organized groups of adherents in at least five of the twelve provinces and territories.

	3. Entitlement to Perform Marriage
	The faith group must have the legal right to solemnize marriage.

	4. Charitable Status
	The faith group must be a registered charity in Canada.

Your program must be sponsored by one of the following religious faith group organizations:

	1. Faith-related, Accredited Educational Institutions
	Accreditation for institutions must come from a North American or world religious educational association, such as the Association of Theological Schools, or American Association of Bible Schools.

	2. Broadcast Ministries
	a) Broadcast Ministries must have been broadcasting on television for two years prior to their application to VisionTV, or if the Broadcast Ministry is newly established it must be recognized by a major faith group. b) The Broadcast Ministry must be a registered charity in Canada.

	3. Religious Societies and Associations
	Religious Societies and Associations must meet both the following conditions: a) Recognition – The society or association must be recognized by a major faith group of Canada. b) Charitable Status – The society of association must have charitable status in Canada.

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5 Major faith groups in Canada: Baha’i, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Islamic, Jewish, Native Spirituality, Sikh, Unitarian, Zoroastrian.