Liberals Say They Can’t Overturn Decision Tripling Streamers’ Cancon Contributions
The Conservatives called on the Liberals Thursday to “reject” the CRTC’s recent decision tripling streamers’ financial contributions, but the government says it doesn’t have that power. The broadcast regulator said last week large online streaming services must contribute 15 percent of their Canadian revenues to Canadian content. Conservative MP Rachael Thomas put forward a motion [...]
Liberals Say They Can’t Overturn Decision Tripling Streamers’ Cancon Contributions The Conservatives are urging the Liberals to reject the CRTC’s decision to triple financial contributions from streaming services to Canadian content, but the government states it does not possess the authority to overturn this ruling. Conservative MP Rachael Thomas has proposed a motion in the House of Commons for cabinet to utilize its powers under the Broadcasting Act to reject the increased contribution requirement. Concerns have been raised that this decision will lead to higher costs for consumers, deter investment in Canada, and create trade friction with the United States.
- Conservatives are calling on the Liberals to reject the CRTC’s decision to triple financial contributions from streaming services.
- The government states it does not have the power to overturn the CRTC’s decision.
- The CRTC mandates large online streaming services to contribute 15% of their Canadian revenues to Canadian content.
- Conservative MP Rachael Thomas has put forward a motion to reject the increase.
- Concerns include increased costs for consumers, discouraging investment, and trade issues with the US.
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