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Opinion: Stop force-feeding Canadians’ viewing choices

The CRTC's tripling of the CanCon tax for streaming services couldn't come at a worse time but wouldn't be good policy at any time

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A core piece of Ottawa’s approach to cultural policy is the Online Streaming Act, or Bill C-11, which among other things requires broadcasters and streaming platforms to showcase Canadian stories and music, contribute to their production and support a broadcasting system that reflects Canada’s diversity.

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