May 22, 2026, Toronto, ON –The Canadian Media Producers Association today released the following statement, in response to the CRTC’s recent decisions, released as part of the Commission’s work to update the Broadcasting Act.

“Yesterday’s CRTC decisions reflect the underlying philosophy of the Online Streaming Act, namely that broadcasters and streaming services that generate significant revenues from Canadian subscribers and viewers must also invest in Canadian programming.

This philosophy has been a cornerstone of federal broadcasting policy for generations and is foundational to Canadian cultural sovereignty.

We are reviewing the decisions in detail, and will work to ensure that they enable Canadian independent producers to continue to make a significant contribution to the production of Canadian programs.“

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