The CRTC’s hearing on defining Canadian content began Tuesday with Netflix, Paramount and Apple dropping off the schedule at the last minute.
MPA-Canada, which represents a number of the big streaming companies, rescheduled its appearance for the end of the day Friday.
The federal broadcast regulator’s two-week hearing will consider a new definition of Canadian content.
It’s part of the CRTC’s implementation of the Online Streaming Act, which updated broadcasting laws to capture online platforms.
A number of large global streaming services are fighting in court an earlier directive the CRTC made under the act requiring them to contribute money to Canada’s broadcast sector….