Canada: User-generated content exemption requirement in Online Streaming Act (Bill C-11/44. Parliament)

On 27 April 2023, the Online Streaming Act (Bill C-11) was implemented after being passed by the House of Commons and the Senate and receiving Royal Assent. The Bill amends the Broadcasting Act by introducing an exemption clause for user-generated c…

On 21 June 2022, the Online Streaming Act (Bill C-11) was passed by the House of Commons. The Bill amends the Broadcasting Act by introducing an exemption clause for user-generated content on social media platforms, to which the Act does not apply. …

On 2 February 2022, the Online Streaming Act (Bill C-11) was introduced in the Canadian House of Commons. Bill C-11 brings amendments to the Broadcasting Act and among these, it introduces an exemption clause for user-generated content on social med…