Bill C-11
Feds Pass Controversial Bill C-11 with Support from NDP, Bloc Québécois
The Liberals' Online Streaming Act will still need to pass through the Senate, which has called for a review of the proposed legislation in the fall.
Criticism of Content Streaming Bill is ‘Misinformation’ Says Liberal MP
16 of 48 witnesses testified against the Online Streaming Act before the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage, but they were largely ignored.
Canadian Music Organization Says Bill C-11 Will Hurt Artists and Companies
"It will hurt Canadian artists and Canadian music companies, not help them," said Nettwerk Music Group, a domestic music organization.
CRTC Will Have ‘Some Authority’ Over User Content with Broadcast Bill [VIDEO]
"User uploaded content can be the subject of some authority by the commission," said Rachelle Frenette, CRTC general counsel and deputy executive director.
CRTC Chair Admits Bill C-11 Will Give Power Over User-Generated Content
As constructed, there is a provision that would allow us to do it as required," Ian Scott told MPs at a House of Commons heritage committee on Wednesday.
CRTC Chair Promises User-Generated Content Won’t Be Regulated Under Bill C-11
"We have lots of things to do. We don’t need to start looking at user-generated content," CRTC chairman Ian Scott said on Monday.
CRTC Chairman Shrugs Off Bill C-11 Regulation Concerns by Critics
CRTC chairman Ian Scott is yet again standing behind the government's message that the proposed Bill C-11 won't impact user-generated content.