Canada has brought its OnlineStreamingAct into law after years of heated debate.
Canadian networks are compelled to hit certain quotas to fulfil terms of their licenses.
International streamers to this point have, to an extent, operated outside the existing system.
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The EU already imposes 30% local content quotas on streamers most reach or exceed that target.
Netflixs biggest Canadian originals includeAnne with an E, which was co-produced with CBC.
The CMPA said the bill recognized the vital role independent producers play in Canadas broadcasting system.
The bill enshrines critical provisions that ensure that producers can significantly and equitably benefit from their own stories.
We are on the precipice of a pivotal moment in Canadian broadcasting history.
It took 30 years before the Broadcasting Act was updated, added Mastin.
Since we dont know when this opportunity will present itself again, its important that we get it right.
