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Sep 17, 2021 · By Alexandra A. Lewis on September 17, 2021 Bill C-10, Canada’s proposed legislation to regulate online broadcasters, dies on the Order Paper as Canada gets ready for a federal election Online streaming services and Canadians alike have been closely following the progress of Bill C-10 (the “Bill”)1, which sought to amend Canada’s Broadcasting Act2 (the
Mar 25, 2022 · In June of 2021, Canada’s Parliament passed Bill C-10: An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts (Bill C-10). Bill C-10 was drafted in response to recommendations made by the Broadcasting and Telecommunications Legislative Review Panel suggesting reforms of Canada’s broadcasting system to account for digital media.
Jun 25, 2021 · Considerable media attention has been given to Bill C-10. There was an initial flurry in November 2020 when the Bill was first introduced into the House of Commons and then another uproar in recent weeks over the issue of social media and whether content that is uploaded by Canadians to social media websites will be regulated by the CRTC.
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Today, the CRTC is advancing its regulatory plan to modernize Canada’s broadcasting framework and ensure online streaming services make meaningful contributions to Canadian and Indigenous content.
September 29, 2023—Ottawa–Gatineau—Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
Today, the CRTC is advancing its regulatory plan to modernize Canada’s broadcasting framework and ensure online streaming services make meaningful contributions to Canadian and Indigenous content.
On May 12, 2023, the CRTC launched its first public consultations. After thoroughly examining all the evidence on the public record, including over 200 interventions, the CRTC is issuing its first two decisions.
First, the CRTC is setting out which online streaming services need to provide information about their activities in Canada. Online streaming services that operate in Canada, offer broadcasting content, and earn $10 million or more in annual revenues will need to complete a registration form by November 28, 2023. Registration collects basic information, is only required once and can be completed in just a few steps.
Second, the CRTC is setting conditions for online streaming services to operate in Canada. These conditions take effect today and require certain online streaming services to provide the CRTC with information related to their content and subscribership. The decision also requires those services to make content available in a way that is not tied to a specific mobile or Internet service.
“We are developing a modern broadcasting framework that can adapt to changing circumstances. To do that, we need broad engagement and robust public records. We appreciate the significant participation during this first phase and look forward to hearing a diversity of perspectives at our contributions proceeding in November.”
- Vicky Eatrides, Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer, CRTC
•Social media services must register; however, users do not.
•Online services that offer podcasts must register; however, individuals who use social media to share podcasts do not.
•Online services that only provide video game services or audiobooks do not have to register.
•A list of registered services will be published on the CRTC’s website.
May 1, 2023 · The Act is designed to modernize and amend the Broadcasting Act by bringing online streaming services, such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ and Spotify, under domestic broadcasting regulation, registering them, and requiring them to, among other things, make expenditures to support and promote Canadian audio or audio-visual programs. This could potentially include funding for programs ...
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Sep 29, 2023 · OTTAWA - The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission has set a threshold that determines which online streaming services will be subject to new rules arising from the Online ...
Q10–Is Bill C-11 consistent with Canada’s international trade obligations, including the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) Yes. Bill C-11 was drafted with careful consideration of Canada’s international obligations and commitments, including its commitments under the CUSMA. Bill C-11 is a first step in a multi-step process.
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