The Government of Canada announced proposed directions that will guide the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) during its implementation of the Online Streaming Act.
The Online Streaming Act will help highlight Canadian stories and music on streaming platforms and will reinvest in future generations of artists and creators in Canada.
The CRTC is being asked to:
· support Canadian creators and creative industries;
· advance Indigenous storytelling;
· increase representation of Black, racialized and other equity-deserving communities;
· ensure regulations are fair and flexible;
· redefine Canadian programs to reflect today's industry and how Canadian stories are told; and
· exclude social media creators' content from regulation.
The proposed policy directions will be published in the Canada Gazette, Part I for public consultation on Saturday, June 10, 2023. The government welcomes the participation of creators, businesses, civil society and all Canadians. Following the public consultation, the final policy directions will be published in the Canada Gazette, Part II. Once finalized, the CRTC will be bound by the policy directions.
In order to provide more clarity and predictability, the CRTC recently published details on how it will consult on the implementation of the Online Streaming Act. Information about how to participate is available on the CRTC website.
