The popular video streaming service is hiking prices for new members effective immediately. From October 2015: Netflix hikes prices by $1 in CanadaNetflix says it made the decision in an effort to bolster its content and services. The price change only impacts Canadian subscribers. Netflix purchases the Canadian rights to U.S. network shows as well, including ABC's Scandal and the CW's Riverdale. At once it'll be vying to attract its own subscribers, while also competing for streaming rights and valuable library content.

Source: CBC News August 10, 2017 13:30 UTC