Apr
29
Welcome to more media censorship in Canada: this post could soon be banned
The Online Streaming Act (Bill C-11) received Royal Assent and is now law in Canada. What this means is that the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, CRTC, will have more power to control online content.
Here's the statement released by the CRTC Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer, Vicky Eatrides, on the Online Streaming Act.
Today, the Online Streaming Act (Bill C-11) received Royal Assent. The CRTC can now begin building the broadcasting system of the future.
The CRTC will establish a modernized regulatory framework where all players contribute equitably. The broadcasting system will ensure that online streaming services make meaningful contributions to Canadian and Indigenous content.
Here's the statement released by the CRTC Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer, Vicky Eatrides, on the Online Streaming Act.
Today, the Online Streaming Act (Bill C-11) received Royal Assent. The CRTC can now begin building the broadcasting system of the future.
The CRTC will establish a modernized regulatory framework where all players contribute equitably. The broadcasting system will ensure that online streaming services make meaningful contributions to Canadian and Indigenous content.