The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission recently introduced a significant update to the Online Streaming Act. The legislation, enacted in 2023, requires major streaming platforms such as...

The 15% “TAX” headline is COMPLETE LIE. A misrepresentation - READ THE ARTICLE. It is NOT a TAX but a requirement that streamers spend 15% of Canadian revenue to PURCHASE or CREATE CANADIAN CONTENT. This is a Canadian content law. NOT A TAX.

  • Nik282000@lemmy.ca
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    12 days ago

    So if you want to stream in Canada you are forced to pay 15% of your Canadian revenue to Bell/Rogers to make up for the bite you took from their pie.