Ottawa orders CRTC review of streamer spending rules, citing consumer cost
Ottawa has ordered the CRTC to review its decision that increased financial contributions from streamers to Canadian content. The government plans to provide $600 million to support Canada's audio and audiovisual sectors instead. This move comes after criticism from the Motion Picture Association and the U.S. ambassador to Canada regarding the new policy.
- ▪The CRTC's recent decision required large streaming services to contribute 15 percent of their Canadian revenues to Canadian content.
- ▪Ottawa will issue a new policy direction to the CRTC regarding the Online Streaming Act.
- ▪The Motion Picture Association has called for a reconsideration of the current approach to streaming contributions.
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Ottawa says it will direct the CRTC to review its recent decision tripling streamers’ financial contributions to Canadian content. The government says Ottawa will issue a new policy direction to the CRTC to adjust how it is implementing the Online Streaming Act. Get breaking National news Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending story. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Get Started By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.
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