Quebec to set quotas for French-language content on streaming platforms
- On May 22, 2025, Quebec’s Culture Minister Mathieu Lacombe presented legislation, known as Bill 109, aimed at mandating that streaming services prominently showcase French-language content within the province.
- The bill responds to concerns over English content's dominance online and aims to amend the Quebec Charter to guarantee discoverability of French cultural content.
- Bill 109 sets a first-ever visibility quota for French-language films, music, and series on platforms like Netflix, Spotify, and Disney+, including default French interfaces.
- Lacombe stated, “We don’t want to exempt them” and warned about penalties for noncompliance, noting, “We can’t like something we don’t know.”
- If adopted, this unprecedented legislation could reshape online cultural access in Quebec and potentially influence broader North American digital media policies.
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Quebec to set quotas for French-language content on streaming platforms
QUÉBEC — The Quebec government has tabled a bill to force streaming giants to boost access to French-language content. The bill would allow the government to set quotas for francophone music, film and other content on streaming platforms. It would also require digital platforms to register with the Quebec government and ensure their default interface […]
Quebec Moves to Enforce French Content Quotas on Streaming Giants to Protect Francophone Culture
Quebec’s government has ignited a contentious debate among media, tech, and cultural insiders by moving forward with legislation imposing quotas for French-language content on streaming platforms. With the proliferation of global digital players like Netflix and Spotify reshaping viewing and listening habits—and with English-language content surging in popularity—the province is determined to take bold legislative action to protect its linguisti…
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Quebec Culture Minister Mathieu Lacombe has introduced Bill 109, which would require streaming platforms like Netflix and Spotify to feature and prioritize French-language content. CBC.ca reports: Bill 109 has been in the works for over a year. It marks the first time that Quebec would set a "visib...
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