Canada: Media & Entertainment Law

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.

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

The FIFA World Cup 2026 has sparked a parallel unauthorized tournament in the digital realm, where live-streaming piracy has evolved into a multi-million-dollar illicit industry threatening official broadcasters. This analysis examines how pirated streaming networks in Southeast Asia are draining advertising revenue and subscriber bases from FIFA casters who invest heavily in exclusive media rights.

Entrée en vigueur le 30 novembre 2025, la Loi 14 introduit au Code du travail une nouvelle notion : les services assurant le bien‑être de la population (« SBEP »).

On January 21, 2026, the Federal Court set aside the Canadian government's order to shut down TikTok Technology Canada's operations, allowing the company to maintain its offices while the matter undergoes further review.

An employee's use of social media — even in their private lives — remains a significant concern for employers, who must manage the potential consequences of online content that could harm their reputation.

With the approach of June 1st, many of our clients are coming to us to ensure that they are compliant with Bill 96 by the « due date ».

In a May 8, 2025 decision, Justice Colin C. J. Feasby of the Court of King's Bench of Alberta considered whether Alberta's privacy...

Le Projet de loi 96 n'a pas modifié de manière significative les exigences relatives à la disponibilité des sites Web en français au profit du public québécois. Par conséquent, si votre site Web n'est pas conforme, vous êtes déjà non-conformes en date d'aujourd'hui, et l'êtes peut-être depuis un certain temps.