Diving back into Broadcasting Act reform could mean big controversy

Legislation intended to reform the Broadcasting Act should be 'more clear' to avoid the confusion and controversy caused by Bill C-10 in the previous Parliament, says NDP MP Peter Julian.

Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez was directed in his December mandate letter to introduce legislation for reforming the Broadcasting Act that would 'ask web giants to pay their fair share.'The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY JESSE CNOCKAERT

January 31, 2022

Members of Parliament, lobbyists, and stakeholders are anticipating legislation to reform the Broadcasting Act to be introduced early in this winter House session—but major digital companies are already ramping up resistance.

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