An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts

Brings Netflix, Spotify, YouTube, and other streaming services under the same Canadian-content rules that have applied to TV networks for decades. They have to fund Canadian production and help users find Canadian work.

Issues this bill touches

• Arts, Culture & Heritage→

  Online Streaming Act. Updates the Broadcasting Act to bring streaming platforms under CRTC authority.

Legislative historyi

1. IntroducedFebruary 2, 2022

   Tabled in the originating chamber by the sponsor.

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2. First readingFebruary 2, 2022

   First reading in the House of Commons.

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3. Second readingMay 12, 2022

   Second reading in the House of Commons.

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4. Third readingJune 21, 2022

   Third reading in the House of Commons.

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5. First readingJune 21, 2022

   First reading in the Senate.

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6. Second readingOctober 25, 2022

   Second reading in the Senate.

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7. Third readingFebruary 2, 2023

   Third reading in the Senate.

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8. Royal assentApril 27, 2023

   Royal assent received.

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9. First readingApril 8, 2026

   Bill formally introduced; printed text becomes available.

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