Ottawa Orders CRTC to Review Rule Tripling Tax on Online Streamers, Citing Affordability The Canadian federal government has instructed the CRTC to review its decision to triple the tax on major television streaming platforms. This review comes after the CRTC announced new regulations in May to raise contributions from online broadcasters to 15 percent, from the initial 5 percent. The heritage department expressed concern that these increased costs could be passed on to Canadian consumers, exacerbating cost-of-living pressures.

• The federal government is directing the CRTC to review its decision to triple taxes on major television streaming platforms.
• Culture Minister Marc Miller will guide the CRTC in reviewing its decision to regulate online streamers and Canadian broadcasters.
• The CRTC’s 2024 Online Streaming Act initially required a 5 percent contribution from streaming platforms for Canadian content.
• New regulations announced on May 21 raised this contribution to 15 percent for online broadcasters earning over $25 million annually in Canada.
• The heritage department stated that these new requirements could lead to higher prices for Canadian consumers.
• The government believes this is not the appropriate time to increase the cost of culture and entertainment due to existing cost-of-living pressures.