Netflix Tax

• Netflix adding GST/HST to Canadians’ bills starting Canada Day 

  Netflix told its Canadian customers this week that it will be adding the charges "due to a recent change in Canada's tax law."

  Consumer

  Jun 2, 2021
  
• Broadcasters, Netflix push politicians on separate visions for sweeping regulation changes

  Proposed changes to the Broadcasting Act would empower the CRTC lay down the law for online broadcasters, in addition to those traditionally included under the Act.

  Canada

  Feb 26, 2021
  
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• New ‘Netflix tax’ for digital media could mean higher prices for consumers: experts

  The government says Canadian companies already collect those taxes when they make digital sales, so it's only fair that foreign multinationals should do the same.

  Canada

  Dec 1, 2020
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• B.C. to start charging PST on streaming platforms like Netflix

  The measure would mean an extra $8.39 per year in tax for a Netflix subscription.

  Feb 18, 2020
• Heritage minister clarifies government won’t be licensing news outlets following backlash

  Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault called a news conference Monday to clarify remarks he made in an interview aired over the weekend

  Canada

  Feb 3, 2020
• Heritage minister praises ‘tremendous’ broadcasting report as business urges him to ignore it

  While saying he intends to act on new recommendations, Steven Guilbeault also said he would be a "defender" of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.

  Canada

  Jan 30, 2020
• Netflix, other streaming services should be forced to create CanCon, pay digital tax: panel

  Among the proposals are for CBC to wean itself off of advertising over the next five years.

  Canada

  Jan 29, 2020
• Green leader highlights pledge to tax major internet companies in Montreal

  A Green government would "level the playing field" by implementing taxes on companies like Facebook and Netflix, Elizabeth May said on Wednesday.

  Politics

  Oct 9, 2019
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• Here’s what you need to know about CUSMA and digital trade

  While many experts have come out as advocates for Chapter 19, some argue that it threatens the security of Canadian data. 

  Canada

  Apr 14, 2019
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• Quebec artists still waiting for Netflix investments

  On the English side, Netflix has made significant moves in Canada over the last year but Quebec companies are still waiting.

  Canada

  Nov 4, 2018