Episode 185: Bill C-11 at the CRTC - A Preview of the Upcoming Online Streaming Act Hearing

November 20, 2023 00:24:31
Episode 185: Bill C-11 at the CRTC - A Preview of the Upcoming Online Streaming Act Hearing
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Episode 185: Bill C-11 at the CRTC - A Preview of the Upcoming Online Streaming Act Hearing

Nov 20 2023 | 00:24:31

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Show Notes

The much-anticipated Bill C-11 hearing opens this week at the CRTC. For the next three weeks, the Commission will hear from a wide range of stakeholders, including digital and legacy creators, Internet giants, telecom companies, and consumer groups. This hearing, which builds on an earlier consultation on registration requirements, will address issues that include mandated Internet streaming company contributions and discoverability requirements. What brought us to this moment and what lies ahead? This week’s Law Bytes podcast reviews the lengthy legislative process, the key players at the hearings, and how this consultation fits within the broader Bill C-11 framework.

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