Bill C-10
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Liberals say new online streaming bill won’t hurt free speech — but some remain skepticalThe bill would require streaming services to follow Canadian content rules, ensuring the companies pay into cultural funds and display a certain amount of Canadian content.CanadaFeb 4, 2022
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Liberals aim to quell free speech concerns with new Online Streaming ActThe Online Streaming Act would force web firms to offer a set amount of Canadian content and invest heavily in Canada's cultural industries, including film, television and music.PoliticsFeb 2, 2022
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As Trudeau nears end of first 100 days, here’s what’s left on key to-do listBills banning conversion therapy and the intimidation of health-care workers passed in December, as did legislation implementing a mandatory 10 days of paid sick leave.CanadaJan 30, 2022
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Streaming platforms need regulation, but Liberals must be cautious, experts sayThe Liberal government introduced bill C-10 in November 2020 that would bring global online streaming companies, such as Netflix and YouTube, under the Broadcasting Act.TechNov 27, 2021
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Google warns Canada’s plan to fight online hate is ‘vulnerable to abuse’Google is one of the first major tech companies to comment on Canada's proposed approach to handle harmful online content.CanadaNov 5, 2021
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Trudeau’s heritage minister has a chance to reset social media regulations. Will he take it?Pablo Rodriguez is seen as a steady hand with keen political instincts. He’ll need them if the government intends to move forward with controversial plans to regulate social media.CanadaOct 26, 2021
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Senate delays bill banning conversion therapy to SeptemberAn attempt to recall the Senate over the summer to deal with the bill failed late on Tuesday.CanadaJun 30, 2021
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Liberals, Bloc vote to end Bill C-10 study amid social media free speech concernsHeritage Minister Steven Guilbeault defended the move to end study on the controversial bill as needed due to 'exceptional' circumstances.CanadaJun 7, 2021
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Liberals push to end Bill C-10 study amid social media free speech concernsThe proposed law hopes to extend Canadian content requirements to online platforms, ensuring the companies pay into cultural funds and display a certain amount of Canadian content.CanadaJun 4, 2021
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Justice minister defends finding that Bill C-10 doesn’t pose free speech concernBill C-10 aims to modernize the Broadcasting Act — which saw its last major reform in 1991 before the internet was widely available.CanadaMay 18, 2021
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