Story perspectives

Canada Drops US Streaming Levy, Gives $600 M Film Boost

6/16/2026

Summary

Story summary

Minister Marc Miller ordered the CRTC to scrap a 10% levy on foreign streaming platforms after an early-June ruling, saying the move avoids angering U.S. President Donald Trump during trade-deal talks.
The CRTC had previously imposed an interim 5% mandatory contribution from U.S. streamers toward Canadian-content production.
Miller announced the government will instead provide $600 million in annual taxpayer support for Canadian film and TV production.
Chair and CEO Vicky Eatrides told the Banff World Media Festival that the CRTC will keep pursuing its long-standing goal of supporting Canadian content despite the levy’s removal.
The decision came while Canada negotiates a possible new North American free-trade agreement ahead of a July 1 deadline.

1 of 1

Story summary

Minister Marc Miller ordered the CRTC to scrap a 10% levy on foreign streaming platforms after an early-June ruling, saying the move avoids angering U.S. President Donald Trump during trade-deal talks.
The CRTC had previously imposed an interim 5% mandatory contribution from U.S. streamers toward Canadian-content production.
Miller announced the government will instead provide $600 million in annual taxpayer support for Canadian film and TV production.
Chair and CEO Vicky Eatrides told the Banff World Media Festival that the CRTC will keep pursuing its long-standing goal of supporting Canadian content despite the levy’s removal.
The decision came while Canada negotiates a possible new North American free-trade agreement ahead of a July 1 deadline.