CRTC’s new rules are one small step for Canadian content, one big blow for Canadian trade
The CRTC has implemented new rules requiring online streaming services to promote Canadian content and contribute financially to its production. While these regulations may benefit the creative industry, they come at a time of significant geopolitical changes and challenges for Canada's economy. The influence of major technology companies on content distribution raises concerns about the future of Canadian media.
- ▪The CRTC's new rules mandate online streaming companies to support and promote Canadian content.
- ▪OUTtv, an LGBTQ+ network, has faced challenges with distribution and visibility in the past.
- ▪The evolving landscape of technology and media raises concerns about the influence of tech giants on cultural content.
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