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CRTC Eases Canadian Content Rules Amid Streaming Competition

11/19/2025

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The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) updated its Canadian-content definition to a percentage-based system, easing rules for smaller productions amid global streamer competition.
Key creative roles must be filled by humans, not artificial intelligence.
Productions can earn bonus points for Canadian cultural elements.
Canadian producers must retain at least 20% copyright ownership.
The Canadian Association of Broadcasters supports the decision, while Apple and Amazon challenge it on local-news funding.

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Story summary

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) updated its Canadian-content definition to a percentage-based system, easing rules for smaller productions amid global streamer competition.
Key creative roles must be filled by humans, not artificial intelligence.
Productions can earn bonus points for Canadian cultural elements.
Canadian producers must retain at least 20% copyright ownership.
The Canadian Association of Broadcasters supports the decision, while Apple and Amazon challenge it on local-news funding.