Canada: Broadcasting: Film, TV & Radio

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Hitting Rewind For Streaming Services: Canada Confirms Plan To End Base Contribution Requirement On Foreign Streamers
The Canadian government has announced its intention to eliminate the controversial 5% base financial contribution requirement imposed on foreign online streaming services by the CRTC in 2024, marking a dramatic reversal in broadcast sector regulation. This development comes amid ongoing Federal Court of Appeal proceedings and rising trade tensions with the United States, raising questions about the future of financial support for Canada's domestic film and television production industry.
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Producing In Canada
Canada's film, television, and interactive digital media production industry continues to thrive as a multibillion-dollar sector, supported by world-class facilities, skilled workforce, and competitive advantages including lower production costs and favorable exchange rates. Dentons' comprehensive guide examines the federal and provincial tax credits, funding programs, and incentives available to producers choosing Canada as their production destination. The guide details eligibility requirements and key fi
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Second Time’s The Charm: Hellboy Obtains Norwich Order In Copyright Infringement Proceeding
In Hellboy Productions, Inc. v. Doe #1,1 the Federal Court granted the second attempt by Hellboy Productions Inc. (the Plaintiff) at a motion for a Norwich order, requiring a non-party Internet Service Provider (ISP) to identify the owners of IP addresses used to share the Plaintiff’s film online. The decision is a helpful reminder of the evidentiary requirements on a motion for a Norwich order.
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