Ottawa's existing streaming law sparks U.S. trade war threat

Passed in 2023, the Online Streaming Act gives the CRTC authority to influence what Canadians see online by prioritizing content under “Canadian content” rules.

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Canada is quietly advancing regulations affecting U.S. streaming services and digital creators under the 2023 Online Streaming Act, which remains stalled in court over the definition of Canadian content.

“A top Canadian regulator confirmed new rules implementing Canada’s discriminatory Online Streaming Act are coming soon,…