QUESTION PERIOD — Canadian Heritage
Online Streaming
June 4, 2026
Thank you, senator.
On May 21, the CRTC announced an expansion of its contribution framework under the Broadcasting Act, requiring major online streaming services to contribute up to 15% of their Canadian revenues, up from the previous 5% requirement, which itself is subject to court challenge. Just yesterday, the government offered a critique of this 15% level after earlier declaring it had no role in these decisions.
Can the government share with us its thinking as to how it will approach this issue, given —
Thank you, senator.
The government has asked the CRTC to reconsider its decision regarding online streaming contributions, and that is why the government is providing $600 million annually in support of the Canadian cultural sector. It is about finding the right balance between fair competition, consumer choice and affordability.
That is why, as I previously mentioned, we asked the CRTC to review its decision.
