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June 7, 2021 4 months ago

New QUB Radio podcast examines conspiracy theories

MONTREAL — Quebecor Media’s QUB Radio today launched a new podcast, Ce n’est qu’une théorie (This is just a theory), which promises to demystify the history of conspiracy theories, a... Continue Reading

June 4, 2021 4 months ago

Why it’s essential to move C-10 forward, now

An open letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Dear Prime Minister, We are Canadian broadcasting, telecommunications, and entertainment lawyers, with decades of experience advising clients on the rules and regulations that… Continue Reading

June 2, 2021 5 months ago

YouTube supports goals of C-10, but has deep concerns about the actual bill

USING GOOGLE’S OFFICIAL CANADA blog, Jeanette Patell, head of public policy for YouTube Canada, posted a statement today about Bill C-10, the bill which would modernize the Broadcasting Act, in... Continue Reading

June 1, 2021 5 months ago

Gusto TV content now available on Struum

OTTAWA — Gusto TV announced today its culinary content is now available on Struum, the recently launched streaming service created by former Disney and Discovery senior executives, including former Disney... Continue Reading

June 1, 2021 5 months ago

Kidoodle.TV streaming live-action/animated yoga-inspired series for kids

CALGARY and SINGAPORE — Calgary’s Kidoodle.TV, an AVOD streaming service for kids, and Singapore-based studio One Animation announced today the launch of a new series called Oddbods: Busy Bodies which... Continue Reading

May 31, 2021 5 months ago

COMMENTARY: Why the CRTC must be fixed before it gets new powers

Government must look before it leaps with C-10 By Monica Auer THE DECISION BY THE Minister of Canadian Heritage several weeks ago to drop explicit protection for user-generated content uploaded to… Continue Reading

May 31, 2021 5 months ago

PQ says new provincial department should boost Quebec content

QUEBEC CITY — The Parti Québécois is calling for the Quebec government to create an Office for the Promotion of Quebec Content to help promote the province’s culture on international... Continue Reading

May 28, 2021 5 months ago

Roku inks first pay-TV window deal

SAN JOSE – Roku and Saban Films this week announced a new agreement granting Roku the pay-one window streaming rights to movies released by Saban Films. Under the agreement, a... Continue Reading

May 26, 2021 5 months ago

ANALYSIS: How foreign streamers might come to pick, and own, our Cancon

By Doug Barrett NETFLIX’S RECENT ANNOUNCEMENT that it would establish its Canadian headquarters in Toronto produced considerable excitement – at least in Toronto. In February, under the heading “making a New… Continue Reading

May 26, 2021 5 months ago

Amazon to acquire MGM for US$8.45 billion

SEATTLE and BEVERLY HILLS — As was rumoured last week, Amazon and MGM have entered into a merger agreement under which Amazon will acquire MGM for US$8.45 billion. Still subject... Continue Reading

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