Global News10h ago
Major streamers must pay 15% of revenues to Canadian content, CRTC says
That’s three times the 5% initial contribution requirement the CRTC set out in 2024, which is being challenged in court by major streamers including Apple, Amazon and Spotify.
#Canada #Entertainment #Tech #CanadianContent
https://globalnews.ca/news/11859450/online-streaming-act-canadian-content-crtc-rules/
Global News Canada10h ago
Major streamers must pay 15% of revenues to Canadian content, CRTC says
That’s three times the 5% initial contribution requirement the CRTC set out in 2024, which is being challenged in court by major streamers including Apple, Amazon and Spotify.
#Canada #Entertainment #Tech #CanadianContent
https://globalnews.ca/news/11859450/online-streaming-act-canadian-content-crtc-rules/
Global News Entertainment10h ago
Major streamers must pay 15% of revenues to Canadian content, CRTC says
That’s three times the 5% initial contribution requirement the CRTC set out in 2024, which is being challenged in court by major streamers including Apple, Amazon and Spotify.
#Canada #Entertainment #Tech #CanadianContent
https://globalnews.ca/news/11859450/online-streaming-act-canadian-content-crtc-rules/
CBC Top Stories10h ago
CRTC raising required cash contributions from online streamers for Cancon
Large online streaming providers like Disney+, Netflix and Prime Video will be expected to contribute more of their revenue to Canadian content, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission announced Thursday.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/online-streaming-canadian-content-9.7207714?cmp=rss
CBC Politics10h ago
CRTC raising required cash contributions from online streamers for Cancon
Large online streaming providers like Disney+, Netflix and Prime Video will be expected to contribute more of their revenue to Canadian content, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission announced Thursday.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/online-streaming-canadian-content-9.7207714?cmp=rss
Global News National10h ago
Major streamers must pay 15% of revenue to Canadian content, CRTC says
That’s three times the 5% initial contribution requirement the CRTC set out in 2024, which is being challenged in court by major streamers including Apple, Amazon and Spotify.
#Canada #Entertainment #Tech #CanadianContent
https://globalnews.ca/news/11859450/online-streaming-act-canadian-content-crtc-rules/
Steve Faguy6d ago
#CRTC denies mandatory wholesale rate increase for Canal M, a French-language cable audio service for visually impaired people, saying it lacked sufficient justification to nearly double its rate from $0.04 per subscriber per month to $0.07. https://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2026/2026-90.htm
Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2026-90 | CRTC

Steve FaguyMay 13

Vaudreuil radio station CKVD-FM 100.1 has received a #CRTC extension on moving its transmitter, says it is exploring the possibility of cancelling the move after mitigating issues at its current location.

Its current transmitter at 1000 St-Charles Ave. is home to the C3 Cannabis Innovation Centre and there were issues about access to that transmitter.

Steve FaguyMay 7
The #CRTC has written to Bell Canada to say that its new $40 "device handling fee" for people who buy a phone with their Bell Mobility phone plan appears to be an illegal activation fee. https://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2026/lt260506.htm
Telecom - Staff Letter addressed to Philippe Gauvin (Bell Canada) | CRTC

Steve FaguyApr 30
The #CRTC held a pro forma hearing today on applications including Arsenal Media's acquisition of BPM Sports and Radio Classique, and CBC Radio's move of Corner Brook to FM, and Stingray's acquisition of CHUP-FM 97.7 in Calgary https://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2026/2026-37.htm
Broadcasting Notice of Consultation CRTC 2026-37 | CRTC