Description

Implemented Online Streaming Act (Bill C-11) including local content and Commission supervision requirement

On 27 April 2023, the Online Streaming Act (Bill C-11) was adopted and implemented after being passed by both the House of Commons and the Senate and receiving Royal Assent. The Bill amends the Broadcasting Act and specifies that the Canadian Radio-…

Scope

Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Local content requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content, streaming service provider
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament

Complete timeline of this policy change

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2022-02-02
under deliberation

On 2 February 2022, the Online Streaming Act (Bill C-11) was introduced in the Canadian House of Co…

2022-06-21
under deliberation

On 21 June 2022, the Online Streaming Act (Bill C-11) was passed by the Canadian House of Commons. …

2023-04-27
in force

On 27 April 2023, the Online Streaming Act (Bill C-11) was adopted and implemented after being pass…