CanCon
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This is long overdue: An official CRTC database of songs that are legally and officially CanadianNothing is more important to a radio station than fulfilling its Canadian content quotas when it comes to retaining their license. The CRTC is finally offering some help.EntertainmentNov 8
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Ottawa seeks to ‘eliminate’ streamers’ Cancon base contributions: court docThe disclosure was made in a letter to the Federal Court of Appeal this month as part of ongoing litigation over the Online Streaming Act.CanadaJul 29
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AI can’t be used to qualify content as Canadian, CRTC says in updated ruleThe new definition maintains that Cancon is based on the number of Canadians occupying key creative positions in a production, which can't be replaced with artificial intelligence.CanadaNov 18, 2025
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Unions tell CRTC not to count AI-generated content as CanConThe CRTC asked for input on the impact and role of artificial intelligence as part of that process.EconomyMay 22, 2025
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We could soon end up with a new definition of Canadian content for music. Here’s whyThe CRTC is in the midst of a two-week series of hearings investigating the need to redefine the concept of 'Canadian music.' This is important for our musical future.EntertainmentMay 18, 2025
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The Ongoing History of New Music, episode 911: 50 years of CanConIt's been fifty years since the CanCon rules for music on Canadian radio were put into effect. It's been a long, difficult trip but in the end, it was worth it.EntertainmentFeb 19, 2021
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Liberals propose new rules for streaming platforms like Netflix, SpotifyNew requirements could raise as much as $830 million for Canadian content from web giants by 2023, the government said.MoneyNov 3, 2020
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Government sending unhelpful mixed messages on telecom, broadcast regulationsGreater regulation and more state control isn't the answer, Rob Breakenridge says.CommentaryFeb 4, 2020
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Heritage minister clarifies government won’t be licensing news outlets following backlashHeritage Minister Steven Guilbeault called a news conference Monday to clarify remarks he made in an interview aired over the weekendCanadaFeb 3, 2020
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Heritage minister praises ‘tremendous’ broadcasting report as business urges him to ignore itWhile saying he intends to act on new recommendations, Steven Guilbeault also said he would be a "defender" of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.CanadaJan 30, 2020
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