CRTC's Eatrides: Balancing Speed & Accuracy in Modernizing Broadcasting

0:00Canada's CRTC chair, Vicki Etrides, emits everyone wants to speed up modernizing the Broadcasting System, especially with the Online Streaming Act, but she says it's tough balancing speed and accuracy on these massive changes. The Act, passed by the Liberal Government in 2023, aims to make online streamers like Netflix pay their fair share to support Canadian. Content. They've rolled out some early rules, like a new definition for Canadian shows and initial funding requirements. Still, the final big phase set for late 2024 is dragging because of overhauling decades-old rules for English and French markets that operate so differently. Critics are piling on, with CPAC blaming the delays for cutting two key news programs and laying off staff. Culture Minister Mark Miller called it out on social media, saying he's disappointed the CRTC is in moving faster. Etrides calls the job loss is troubling, but notes they quickly approved, CPAC's request

1:00to hike its wholesale fees. The regulators sifting through over 1,700 public submissions with clashing views so they're tackling issues step by step. Political heat from the U.S. over trade irritants hasn't swayed them. They stick to Parliament's mandate without bending to pressure, even with the core pausing the initial 5% revenue contribution from streamers worth at least 1.25 million per company. Annually, the CRTC keeps pushing forward on a full funding plan ready to adjust if needed and keep Canadian broadcasting strong. Stay informed with Canada News today, AI-powered updates.