CRTC makes landmark decisions on CanCon and discoverability

In a May 21 decision, the broadcasting regulator upped the contribution rules for audiovisual streaming firms, so that 15 per cent of their annual revenues—up from the current five per cent—support domestic programming. It's expected to bring about $2-billion into the Canadian media ecosystem each year.

Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, with Heated Rivalry star Hudson Williams on the Prime Time red carpet at the Canadian Media Producers Association's conference on Jan. 29. A new CRTC decision tied to the Online Streaming Act requires streamers to spend more money on Canadian content.The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

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BY DAVIS LEGREE

May 22, 2026

Canada’s broadcasting regulator is doubling down on rules forcing American streaming companies to help fund news and entertainment content north of the border—despite the policy attracting criticism from the White House.

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