Attitude toward C-18 means foreign platforms unlikely to accept base CanCon contribution: Peladeau

Correction: A previous version of this story erroneously said the CMPA does not believe there should be a mandatory base contribution. In reality, it is asking for a mandatory base of no less than five per cent. By Ahmad Hathout OTTAWA – Quebecor CEO Pierre Karl Peladeau said Monday that the stonewalling of the federal government by foreign platforms on legislation that would require them to pay to host news links will likely mean that they will also scoff at any requirement for them to pay a base contribution to Canadian content. The CRTC is proposing a mandatory base amount...