The Liberal government’s long-debated and controversial legislation aimed at regulating some aspects of online streaming and social media platforms has passed into law, more than a year since it was first introduced in the House of Commons. Bill C-11, which passed the Senate and received royal assent on April 27, amends the Broadcasting Act to…
Poilievre Defines ‘Woke’ in House of Commons After Question by Liberal MP
MPs in the House of Commons were debating an amendment to the Liberal government’s online regulation bill on March 30 when Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre was asked to define his use of the word “woke.” Poilievre had said earlier that day in the House during question period that Bill C-11, also known as the Online Streaming…
Online Streaming Act Back in House, Minister Intends to Reject Some Senate Amendments
March 8, 2023
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The Liberal government’s controversial Online Streaming Act is back in the House of Commons, where MPs are set to debate the Senate’s amendments. Also known as Bill C-11, it would require big tech companies that offer online streaming services, such as YouTube, Netflix and Spotify, to contribute to Canadian content. If passed, the bill will…
Senators Begin Amending Proposed Online Streaming Act Aimed at Regulating the Internet
November 27, 2022
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A Senate committee is rewriting Bill C-11, the Online Streaming Act proposed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government, after it passed third reading in the House of Commons in June. The Senate has been petitioned by multiple large corporations to amend the bill, including YouTube, Apple Music, and Spotify. The Standing Senate Committee on Transport…
Bill C-11 Raising Serious Doubts About CRTC’s Independence From Feds
News Analysis A bill to ostensibly protect and promote Canadian online content has long been under fire for becoming a potential government censorship tool. Amid mounting criticism, another issue being raised with the proposed legislation is the broadcast regulator’s perceived lack of independence from cabinet. “[Bill] C-11 turns basically an independent, arm’s-length, respected regulator into…
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