QUESTION PERIOD — Canadian Heritage
Canadian Content
June 4, 2026
Senator Moreau, in November 2025, the CRTC updated the definition of “Canadian content,” including a revised points system.
Senator, please inform us on the status of the implementation of this redefinition across the sector. Also, can you speak to the other outstanding items from former Bill C-11 that need to be implemented? Thank you.
Thank you for the question.
As far as I am aware, the implementation of the Online Streaming Act continues through a number of ongoing CRTC regulatory proceedings. Those implementation decisions would be matters for the independent regulator.
Second, going forward, the government will develop new policy directions to ensure that the implementation of the Online Streaming Act protects a healthy and diverse cultural sector, keeps services affordable, provides flexibility for broadcasters and streamers and supports Canadian stories, local news, French-language content and Indigenous Storytelling. From the government’s perspective, the focus is on ensuring that implementation supports a strong Canadian cultural sector while maintaining affordability and choice for Canadians.
