CRTC to implement Cancon rules for streamers opposed by U.S.
A spokesperson says the CRTC will move forward to determine exactly how streamers must ensure Canadian content is available and visible to audiences.
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) will proceed with implementing Canadian content rules for streaming services, despite opposition from the United States. This decision comes after trade talks with the U.S. were derailed, with U.S. pressure seen as a key factor in the change of Canada's position.
The 2023 Online Streaming Act, passed by the Liberal government, mandates streaming platforms to ensure Canadian and French-language content is discoverable by Canadian audiences. The CRTC, responsible for enforcing this legislation, announced in May that it would not immediately enforce uniform rules but rather collaborate with each streaming service to create customized regulations.
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