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Diving back into Broadcasting Act reform could mean big controversy

Legislation intended to reform the Broadcasting Act should be 'more clear' to avoid the confusion and controversy caused by Bill C-10 in the previous Parliament, says NDP MP Peter Julian.

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BY JESSE CNOCKAERT
January 31, 2022

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As the CRTC begins three weeks of public hearings, endangered Canadian content creators need urgent regulations to stave off predatory foreign streamers, says CAB president Kevin Desjardins.

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Senators unhappy with government rejection of ‘surgical compromise’ on C-11, but likely won’t block bill’s passage

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Diving back into Broadcasting Act reform could mean big controversy

Legislation intended to reform the Broadcasting Act should be 'more clear' to avoid the confusion and controversy caused by Bill C-10 in the previous Parliament, says NDP MP Peter Julian.

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