WHY THIS BILL IS SO COMPLEX
So how exactly will this bill affect broadcasting in Canada?
It is difficult to say with precision.
For example, the bill sets out a revised broadcasting policy for Canada, which includes an expanded list of things the Canadian broadcasting system “should” do. One of the new additions to the list is that the Canadian broadcasting system “should … serve the needs and interests of all Canadians — including Canadians from racialized communities and Canadians of diverse ethnocultural backgrounds, socioeconomic statuses, abilities and disabilities, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and ages.”
But precisely what this would mean in concrete terms for broadcasters is not yet known.
Another complicating factor is that the bill would give the CRTC new powers — but exactly how or even if the CRTC would make use of them cannot be determined through an analysis of the bill alone.
For example, the bill says the CRTC “may” make various orders setting out, e.g., “the proportion of Canadian programs to be broadcast that shall be original French-language programs” and “the showcasing and the discoverability of Canadian programs and programming services.”
Thus, aspects of this bill may have a sweeping effect on broadcasting in Canada — or modest effect, depending on future CRTC decisions.
FAQs
The Senate has adopted Government Bill C-11, the Online Streaming Act, which changes Canada's broadcasting policy and gives new powers to the country's broadcasting regulator, among many other things. It received Royal Assent on April 27, 2023.
Did Bill C-10 pass in Canada? ›
Commonly known as Bill C-10, the bill was passed in the House of Commons on June 22, 2021, but failed to pass the Senate before Parliament was dissolved for a federal election.
What is the Internet Regulation Bill in Canada? ›
The Online Harms Act, introduced formally as Bill C-63, will result in the most significant expansion of Canada's hate speech laws and create one of North America's most rigid regulatory environments for media and social media companies.
What is the Canadian bill C-18? ›
The Online News Act (formerly Bill C-18) became law on June 22, 2023. The Act is intended to help Canadian news organizations reach fair commercial agreements with the largest online platforms, such as search engines and social media sites.
What is the Online Streaming Act in Canada? ›
The Online Streaming Act, which amended the Broadcasting Act, requires the CRTC to modernize the Canadian broadcasting framework and ensure that online streaming services make meaningful contributions to Canadian and Indigenous content.
What are the benefits of C-11? ›
Bill C-11 seeks to ensure that large online broadcasting companies contribute their fair share to cultural ecosystems. This bill corrects years of glaring inequities by ensuring that the Broadcasting Act applies to online broadcasting giants and businesses in the digital environment.
What is the Online Harms Act in Canada? ›
The Online Harms Act would establish a Digital Safety Commission of Canada to administer the framework, a Digital Safety Ombudsperson of Canada to be a resource for users and victims and to advocate for online safety, and a Digital Safety Office to support the Commission and the Ombudsperson.
What is the Bill C 10 Canada Safe Streets and Communities Act? ›
The Safe Streets and Communities Act proposes amendments to the Criminal Code that would restrict the use of conditional sentences. A conditional sentence is a sentence of imprisonment of less than two years that may be served in the community – for example, under house arrest – provided certain conditions are met.
What is the status of Bill C 22 in Canada? ›
Current status
Governor General grated Royal Assent June 22, 2023.
Who controls the internet in Canada? ›
However, the telecommunications concept currently is explicitly enforced by Canada's federal telecommunications regulatory body, The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), with the open support of the current federal government under Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Canadian lawmakers declared that access to an inexpensive, dependable, and fast Internet connection is a basic right for all Canadian citizens no matter where they live.
Do you have to pay for Internet in Canada? ›
Similar to phone prices, home internet prices can be high in Canada. Most providers have monthly plans starting from $50-55 CAD before tax, that offer internet speed of between 10-20 Mbps. At the top range, internet plans with monthly charges of $110-125 CAD can get internet speeds of up to 3 Gbps.
Why can't we see news in Canada? ›
The Government of Canada has enacted a new law called Bill C-18 (the Online News Act), requiring two companies to pay for simply showing links to news, something that everyone else does for free.
What is the c21 law in Canada? ›
Former Bill C-21 amended the definition of "prohibited firearm" in the Criminal Code to add a new category of firearms that meet certain technical criteria. Firearms designed and manufactured on or after December 15, 2023, and that meet the following criteria are prohibited: A firearm that: is not a handgun.
What is the C11 bill in Canada? ›
An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts. Short title: Online Streaming Act. House Government Bill. Minister of Canadian Heritage. This bill received royal assent on Thursday, April 27, 2023.
What does C11 mean? ›
C11 (previously C1X, formally ISO/IEC 9899:2011), a past standard for the C programming language. It replaced C99 (standard ISO/IEC 9899:1999) and has been superseded by C17 (standard ISO/IEC 9899:2018).
What is 11 Bill of rights? ›
The Judicial power of the United States shall not be construed to extend to any suit in law or equity, commenced or prosecuted against one of the United States by Citizens of another State, or by Citizens or Subjects of any Foreign State.
What is Bill 11 in Alberta? ›
Overview. The Public Safety Statutes Amendment Act, 2024, (formerly Bill 11) will create a provincial ankle bracelet monitoring program and improve government's ability to respond to communities' requests for additional law enforcement support.
