Earlier this month, the government shocked the culture sector by announcing it was effectively reversing the CRTC decision that implemented the Online Streaming Act. Culture Minister Marc Miller tried to cushion the blow with a promise of $600 million in support for the audio and audiovisual sectors, but there was no escaping the anger from some over abandoning a policy that had been years in the making. Mark Musselman is a former entertainment lawyer, longtime Canadian movie producer, and the author of the excellent White Paper Black Coffee Substack. He returns to the Law Bytes podcast to discuss the reversal, the stakeholder reaction, and the challenges that lie ahead.
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CityNews, Canada Changes Online Streaming Act, June 3, 2026
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Was great to join you Michael.
Cross-posted a short companion piece on my end, with links to Michael’s prior coverage of the reversal: https://whitepaperblackcoffee.substack.com/p/what-they-said-what-they-meant-the?r=1wns6v.
This discussion highlights crucial perspectives on the CRTC’s streaming act reversal. It’s fascinating how diverse stakeholder opinions can shape policy. What do you think might be the next steps for these groups in advocating their interests?