Inflation and Cost of Living
The bill states that online undertakings should ensure the delivery of programming at affordable rates. This suggests an intention to consider the cost of online streaming services for Canadians.
C-11
Online Streaming Act
Details
- Full Title
- An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts
- First Reading
- February 2, 2022, Parliament 44, Session 1
- Type
- House Government Bill
- Full Content
- https://www.parl.ca/legisinfo/en/bill/44-1/c-11
Summary
The Online Streaming Act (Bill C-11) amends the Broadcasting Act to include online streaming services. It updates the broadcasting policy to reflect Canadian diversity. The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) will make sure the broadcasting system supports Canadian culture and languages. The CRTC will regulate online streaming services to support Canadian content. The Act updates rules for broadcasting licenses and gives the CRTC more power to collect information and enforce the rules. The goal is to support Canadian artists and culture in the digital age.
Issues
Economy
Jobs
The bill aims to support Canadian creative talent, which could create more job opportunities in the entertainment and broadcasting industries. It encourages the use of Canadian resources in creating programs.
Spending
The bill gives the CRTC the power to require broadcasters to spend money on Canadian programs. It also allows the CRTC to support groups that represent the public interest in broadcasting proceedings.