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Quebec streaming bill sets up possibility of federal jurisdictional fight

| 05/27/2025 6:02 pm EDT

Quebec streaming bill sets up possibility of federal jurisdictional fightThe government of Quebec has introduced a bill that would allow for the creation of quotas for French content on streaming services’ platforms. But the question arises if it...

CAB calls for streamers to fund news production at CRTC hearing; Streamers reschedule appearance

| 05/14/2025 9:41 pm EDT

CAB calls for streamers to fund news production at CRTC hearing; Streamers reschedule appearanceGATINEAU, Que.—In addition to implementing flexible Canadian content regulations for both traditional broadcasters and online streaming companies, broadcasters want to see...

Amazon joins streamers’ advocacy group amid streaming act court challenges

Media | 09/19/2024 4:03 pm EDT

Motion Pictures Association (MPA) logo on the big screen of a movie theatre.Amazon.com, Inc. is set to become the seventh member of the Motion Picture...

Streamers take CRTC to court over Online Streaming Act payment requirements

Media | 07/04/2024 6:30 pm EDT

Stingray, Rogers bolstering FAST channel optionsApple Inc., Amazon.com, Inc., and the Motion Picture Association-Canada...

Streamers ‘disappointed’ in five per cent base contribution requirement 

Internet and Governance | 06/04/2024 10:15 pm EDT

CRTC releases described video statisticsOnline streaming services generating over $25 million in annual Canadian...

Only foreign streamers should be paying contribution, CRTC told

Internet and Governance | 11/29/2023 10:48 am EST

Only foreign streamers should be paying contribution, CRTC toldMajor broadcasters think that there should be a flexible contribution regime for Canadian programming – just so long as they don’t have to pay into it. The CRTC is continuing its hearings into the ramifications of the Online Streaming Act. Tuesday’s session began...

Federal Court orders ban on ‘Mr. Blamo’ Kodi add-on software

Media | 10/03/2018 6:04 pm EDT

Nearly a dozen content producers have obtained a court order banning set-top box software developed by an individual in Canada that allows users to watch their content for free, according to court...

Netflix cuts ties with major movie group, focuses on exclusive content

Media | 08/31/2015 7:54 pm EDT

Netflix Inc. will not renew its licencing agreement with Epix — a joint venture by Paramount Pictures Corp., Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. — because it...