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TORONTO — Canada's film and television industry is anxiously awaiting forthcoming directions from the federal government to the country's broadcasting watchdog, which they say will determine the true impacts of streaming legislation adopted this week.

‘Having two different standards risks reducing the incentives for Canada’s best producers and creators’

Canada’s film and television industry is anxiously awaiting forthcoming directions from the federal government to the country’s broadcasting watchdog, which they say will determine the true impacts of streaming legislation adopted this week.

Child Porn - Wong Ket Kok engaged in a filthy daily habit for five years, downloading images and videos of young children being sexually abused—some of whom

Government has said the bill will not apply to individuals who post on social media

A federal bill that will force digital platforms like Netflix and YouTube to contribute financially to Canadian content is on the cusp of becoming law.

OTTAWA — A new federal law will require digital platforms such as Netflix, YouTube and TikTok to contribute and promote Canadian content. The Liberals' Online Streaming Act passed its final vote in the Senate Thursday and received royal assent.

Bill C-11 was introduced early last year to subject streaming giants like Netflix and YouTube to the same regulations that apply to traditional TV and radio broadcasters in Canada.

A federal bill that will force digital platforms like Netflix and YouTube to contribute financially to Canadian content is on the cusp of becoming law.

Government has said the bill will not apply to individuals who post on social media