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Major Studios Slam Canada For Slapping “Discriminatory Investment Obligations” on U.S. Streamers
The CRTC on Thursday ordered American digital platforms to contribute 15 percent of their Canadian revenues to subsidizing local indie production, while reducing spending obligations on local broadcasters.
What happened
According to The Hollywood Reporter’s source item, Major Studios Slam Canada For Slapping “Discriminatory Investment Obligations” on U.S. Streamers, The CRTC on Thursday ordered American digital platforms to contribute 15 percent of their Canadian revenues to subsidizing local indie production, while reducing spending obligations on local broadcasters.
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- Major Studios Slam Canada For Slapping “Discriminatory Investment Obligations” on U.S. StreamersThe Hollywood Reporter - 2026-05-22T01:22:36+00:00
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