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OTTAWA — The Liberal government has revived a bill subjecting streaming companies, such as Netflix, to the same rules as traditional Canadian broadcasters.

OTTAWA - The Liberal government has revived a bill subjecting streaming companies, such as Netflix, to the same rules as traditional Canadian

New bill seeks to update the 1991 Broadcasting Act which predates the internet revolution

The Online Streaming Act, introduced Wednesday, would force web firms to offer a set amount of Canadian content and invest heavily in Canada's cultural industries, including film, television and music.

Canadian Heritage will provide information on the proposed Act to amend the Broadcasting Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts

The Liberal government has revived a bill subjecting streaming companies, such as Netflix, to the same rules as traditional Canadian broadcasters.

OTTAWA - The Liberal government has revived a bill subjecting streaming companies, such as Netflix, ...

Canadian Heritage will provide information on the proposed Act to amend the Broadcasting Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts

Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez is set to re-table the federal governments legislation amending Canadas broadcasting laws to impose regulations on social media companies and streaming giants, similar to those that traditional television and radio broadcasters are subjected to.

A special committee has been convened to investigate allegations against the SABC's Group CEO and board chairperson.