Registration (new window) involves providing the legal name of a company, its address, its telephone number and email, and what type of services it offers. In its decision (new window) released Friday, the CRTC called registration a very light burden. CRTC's move related to Bill C-11The move is part of the implementation of the Online Streaming Act, formerly known as Bill C-11, which became law in April. Under the Online Streaming Act, social media and online services offering podcasts will now have to register with the regulator, while social media users, including those who share podcasts over social platforms, will not. The commission will also be holding consultations, starting in the winter, that could potentially redefine what counts as Canadian content.

Source: CBC News October 02, 2023 21:36 UTC