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CRTC Sets New Definition Of Canadian Content For Audio-Visual Broadcasting

On November 18, 2025, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) issued Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2025-299 (Decision)...

Canada Media & IT

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

CRTC Releases New Definition Of "Canadian Program"

On November 18, 2025, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) released a regulatory policy which introduces a new definition of a "Canadian program" for CRTC regulatory purposes.

Canada Media & IT

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Goodmans LLP

The Journey Of A Thousand Miles Starts With But A Single Step: The CRTC Releases Highly Anticipated Modernized Framework For Certification Of "Canadian Content"

After years of debate in the Canadian film and television industry, Canada now finds itself on the verge of a significant update to the definition of what qualifies as "Canadian content" (CanCon) for Canadian...

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Cassels

CRTC Modernizes The Definition Of "Canadian Program" Under The Broadcasting Act

On November 18, 2025, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (the "Commission")...

Canada Media & IT

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Fasken

CRTC Releases New Policy To Modernize Radio Processes

Canada Media & IT

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Fasken

Modernization And Red Tape Reduction In The Radio World: CRTC Updates Regulation Of Canadian Radio Broadcasters To Adjust To The Growing Presence Of Streaming Services

Canada Media & IT

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Cassels

Understanding Revenue Waterfalls In Film Contracts

Canada Media & IT

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Legislative Update Report No. 2025-18 Le Bulletin d'actualités législatives

Canada Healthcare

OH

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Designing The Future - Balancing Heritage And Innovation (Podcast)

GW

Gowling WLG

An Overview Of The Manitoba Film & Video Production Tax Credit

Canada Media & IT

FR

Fillmore Riley

From Red Carpet To Rights: Top 5 IP Considerations For TIFF Goers

LS

Lenczner Slaght LLP

Raising The Bar: How Bill 29's Next Phase Redefines Warranty Standards In Québec

Canada Consumer

OH

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Is Your Song Ready For A TV Or Film Placement? — Pitfalls To Avoid (Video)

EC

Edwards Creative Law

Federal Court Of Appeal Dismisses Class Action Certification Due To Unavoidable Individualized Inquiries

Canada Litigation

BJ

Bennett Jones LLP

SCC Gives Green Light For Cull Of Ostriches At BC Ostrich Farm

Canada Litigation

C

Cassels

Navigating The Relationship Between Retail Funds And Institutional Capital

TL

Torys LLP

Understanding The 2025 Federal Budget: Implications For Canadian Charities And Non-profits

Canada Commercial

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Federal Budget 2025: Bold Ambition On Spending, Targeted Changes To Tax Rules

BL

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

CRA Directs Taxpayer To Wrong Court!

MK

Millar Kreklewetz

Interview – CBC Radio-Canada (Podcast)

Senior Associate, Valerie Kleinman was on air with Radio-Canada which oversees all French-language content for the CBC. In this segment, Valerie shared her insights on the recent changes the federal government...

Canada Immigration

Gs

Green and Spiegel

Class Dismissed: Copyright Reverse Class Action Fails To Get Passing Grade

On July 16, 2025, a long-running effort by several film studios to have claims of copyright infringement decided by way of reverse class action reached a further impasse. In Voltage Pictures v Robert Salna...

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Lenczner Slaght LLP

Federal Court Awards Over $33 Million In Combined Statutory Damages In Two Recent Copyright Infringement Cases

Statutory damages can be substantial, particularly where many works are infringed.

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Oyen Wiggs Green & Mutala LLP

Québec Introduces Bill 109 On Discoverability Of French-language Content On Digital Platforms

On May 21, 2025, Québec's Minister of Culture et des Communications (Minister) tabled Bill 109, An Act to affirm the cultural sovereignty of Québec and to enact the Act respecting the discoverability...

Canada Media & IT

OH

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Tax Credits In The Canadian Film Industry: Why Proper Corporate Structuring Matters

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Crédits D'Impôt Dans L'Industrie Cinématographique Canadienne : L'Importance D'Une Bonne Structuration De L'Entreprise

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Projet De Loi 109 : Le Québec Cherche À Réglementer La Découvrabilité Du Contenu Francophone Sur Les Plateformes Numériques

Canada Media & IT

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Bill 109: Quebec Moves To Regulate Discoverability Of French-Language Content On Digital Platforms

Canada Media & IT

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

CRTC Public Hearing On The Modernization Of The Definition Of CanCon Within The Audiovisual Industry

Canada Media & IT

C

Cassels

Greg Bryk Talks About Harnessing The Power Of Passion In Your Everyday Life | Ep 22 (Podcast)

Canada Media & IT

Alexa Translations

Court Of Appeal Upholds Decision To Dismiss Defamation Action Of Dog-sled Business (Windrift Adventures Inc. v. CTV-Bell Media Inc.)

Canada Litigation

GR

Gardiner Roberts LLP

A New Threat To U.S. National Security: The Imminent Demise Of Hollywood

Worldwide Media & IT

BL

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Amping Up Trade Wars: Tariffing Intangible Film, Television, And Streaming Content

Canada Media & IT

C

Cassels

The Role Of AI In Entertainment And Gaming: Seizing Opportunities And Managing Risks

Canada Technology

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Interview – CBC Radio-Canada (Podcast)

Senior Associate, Valerie Kleinman was on air with Radio-Canada which oversees all French-language content for the CBC. In this segment, Valerie shared her insights on the recent changes the federal government...

Canada Immigration

Gs

Green and Spiegel

A New Threat To U.S. National Security: The Imminent Demise Of Hollywood

The president of the United States announced, in a Sunday afternoon social media post, his intent to declare incentives by its trading partners to their film industries...

Worldwide Media & IT

BL

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Amping Up Trade Wars: Tariffing Intangible Film, Television, And Streaming Content

On Sunday May 4, 2025, President Trump posted on social media that foreign film production represents a US national security threat necessitating a 100% tariff on films made outside of the United States.

Canada Media & IT

C

Cassels

The Role Of AI In Entertainment And Gaming: Seizing Opportunities And Managing Risks

AI has revolutionized the entertainment and gaming industry and has a multitude of uses.

Canada Technology

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Le rôle de l'IA dans le milieu du divertissement et des jeux : Saisir les occasions et gérer les risques

Canada Technology

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

What We're Watching: Winter Edition

With snow and cold temperatures settling in across the country this week, we hope you are staying safe and warm. The winter edition of "What We're Watching" features content that highlights the importance of the sovereignty of stories.

Canada Media & IT

FP

First Peoples Law

Episode 21: UK Tax Incentives For Canadian Producers (Podcast)

In this episode of the Entertainment and Media Law Signal podcast series, Bob Tarantino speaks with Isla MacGillivray about recent updates to UK tax incentives...

Worldwide Media & IT

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Dentons Canada LLP

Le CRTC lance une consultation sur les dynamiques du marché dans l'ensemble du secteur canadien de la radiodiffusion

Le Conseil de la radiodiffusion et des télécommunications canadiennes (le « CRTC ») a lancé une consultation afin d'examiner les dynamiques du marché entre...

Canada Media & IT

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Fasken (French)

CRTC Launches Consultation Examining Market Dynamics Across The Entire Canadian Broadcasting Industry

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (the "CRTC") has launched a consultation to examine market dynamics among small, medium, and large programming, distribution...

Canada Media & IT

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Fasken

CBC Radio Speaks To Jack Siegel About Justin Trudeau's Resignation And Prorogation Of Parliament

Canada Media & IT

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Blaney McMurtry LLP

CRTC Launches Public Consultations On Modernized Definition Of Canadian Content And More Flexible Regulation Of Radio Stations

Canada Media & IT

C

Cassels

CRTC Launches Consultation On Canadian Content In The Audiovisual Sector

Canada Media & IT

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Fasken Communications Law Triannual Update

Canada Media & IT

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Fasken

CRTC Approves First Online News Act Exemption Application

Canada Media & IT

C

Cassels

CanCon Changes To Come? CRTC Report Summarizes Stakeholder Input On A New Definition Of Canadian Content

Canada Media & IT

C

Cassels

So You Want To Produce In Canada, Eh?

Canada Media & IT

GL

Goodmans LLP

Episode 078: Life Recovery From Trauma And PTSD With Ally Pankiw (Podcast)

Canada Media & IT

GP

Gluckstein Lawyers

When Chili's Met The Beastie Boys: A Sizzling Sabotage Showdown

Canada Media & IT

NL

Nelligan Law

CRTC Launches Public Consultation Regarding Possible Exemption From Bargaining Framework Under The Online News Act

Canada Media & IT

C

Cassels

CRTC Launches Two New Public Consultations On Accessible Programming By Online Streaming Services

Canada Media & IT

C

Cassels

Online Streaming Services To Contribute 5% Revenue To Support Canadian Content Under New CRTC Policy

Canada Media & IT

GA

Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)

Recent Developments On Drip Pricing

Canada Media & IT

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ROBIC

Supreme Court Of Canada Reprimands Québec Court Of Appeal's Use Of "Secret Trial"

Canada Litigation

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Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg

CRTC Imposes Mandatory Contribution Obligations On Online Undertakings For The Creation And Promotion Of Canadian And Indigenous Content

Canada Media & IT

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Fasken

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Lawson Lundell LLP

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Gowling WLG

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Gowling WLG

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