Cultural sector urges Carney not to scrap streamers’ CanCon financial contributions
About 50 organizations say a C$600 million pledge cannot replace enforceable spending rules for Netflix and Prime Video, warning of uncertainty for Canadian production.
- A coalition of 50 organizations sent an open letter yesterday to Prime Minister Mark Carney and Minister Miller opposing the June 3 policy shift regarding the Online Streaming Act, which threatens current Canadian content contribution requirements.
- Plans announced in June suggested a 'new direction' for the CRTC, potentially replacing the 15% contribution requirement for global streamers like Netflix and Prime Video with a $600M annual government pledge.
- Industry groups argue the $600M pledge is not a substitute for durable, legally enforceable obligations, warning the policy shift 'introduced significant uncertainty into the production sector' across Canada.
- Canadian government officials denied the changes relate to trade talks with President Donald Trump's administration, claiming instead the move aims to reduce financial burdens on families.
- Experts warn that replacing contribution requirements with direct investment risks weakening Canada's position as a cultural exporter, potentially leaving the country 'watching from the sidelines' as foreign content dominates.
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