Liberals accused of violating CRTC independence in regulatory challenge

In his application, a self-described concerned citizen argues the Broadcasting Act only affords Ottawa the ability to issue broad policy directions and order reviews for any CRTC decisions and accuses the Liberals of 'political interference.'
After the CRTC upped the funding requirements to 15 per cent of yearly Canadian revenues for online streamers, Canadian Identity Minister Marc Miller ordered the commission to 'review' the decision.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News
BY DAVIS LEGREE
September 30, 2026

The Wire Report subscribers read this story first. 

To keep reading, subscribe and become a political insider.

Only $7.76 a week for an annual subscription.

Enjoy unlimited website access and the digital newspaper.

Cancel anytime.

Already a Subscriber?

Get Tuesdays: Innovation & Industry Newsletter

The policies, decisions, and people working on investment and regulation in the industry and innovation realm.

By entering your email address you consent to receive email from The Hill Times containing news, analysis, updates and offers. You may unsubscribe at any time. See our privacy policy

MOST POPULAR

MORE News

Public Health Agency recorded $331-million loss on damaged or expired emergency medical supplies: AG report

newsBY MZWANDILE PONCANA

Bank of Canada hikes interest rate to contain inflation, but economists are split over timing

newsBY RIDDHI KACHHELA

Alberta referendum questions were ‘misleading,’ not ‘plain English,’ say NDP MP McPherson, Senator Simons 

newsBY ELEANOR WAND

B.C. voters back ‘chill guy’ Doerkson, punish Eby for ‘cynicism’ in election call, say politicos

newsBY MARLO GLASS

Carney’s high popularity, referendum win, and a new right-of-centre party could help Liberals win 10-15 more seats in Alberta in next election, say some politicos

newsBY ABBAS RANA