Senate passes online streaming act with a dozen amendments
Big tech companies that offer online streaming services could soon be required to contribute to Canadian content as a controversial Liberal bill gets one step closer to becoming law.
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YouTube, TikTok say proposed streaming bill doesn't protect digital creators
Online streaming giants YouTube and TikTok are asking Canadian senators to take a sober second look at an online streaming bill that they say would cause significant harm to Canadian digital creators.
Whistleblower rekindles questions about possible crackdown on Facebook
The fallout from a Facebook whistleblower's explosive revelations this month continues to descend on Canada as politicians and experts grapple with how to regulate Big Tech amid renewed questions on the harm it can wreak.
Proposed changes to Broadcasting Act could raise $800M from streaming platforms
Online platforms like Netflix and Spotify may end up spending more than $800 million on Canadian content over the next three years under a series of policy changes the federal government has proposed.
Liberals look to strike the right note in planned changes to Canada Music Fund
The federal government is expected to make long-sought changes next year to a fund aimed at helping Canada's music industry, about two years after officials first recommended improvements to Heritage Minister Melanie Joly.