Canada: Closed consultation on online streaming services contributions to the modernisation of Canada's broadcasting system including local content requirements

On 11 July 2023, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) closed its consultation on the modernisation of the broadcasting system including contributions to the Canadian broadcasting system. In particular, the consultation aims to determine how online streaming services and traditional broadcasters should support the Canadian broadcasting system, including Canadian and Indigenous content. More specifically, the CRTC requested comments on (1) the concept of initial base contributions by online streaming services, (2) where the contributions should be directed to the benefit of Canadian and Indigenous programming, (3) obligations that are tailored to the broadcasters and online streaming services to which they apply, (4) how to ensure support for diverse and accessible programming, and (5) the best ways to promote Canadian and Indigenous programming and make it discoverable.