CRTC proposes flexible contribution model for online streamers, traditional broadcasters

By Ahmad Hathout OTTAWA – The CRTC is proposing a new Canadian content contribution framework that would take into consideration different business models of the broadcasting services under the rules of the new Online Streaming Act. Under the proposal, traditional and online streaming services would contribute a base amount of money toward a Canadian content support fund, such as FACTOR, Musicaction, and Radio StarMaker Fund. The funds are still to be determined. CRTC officials said in a technical briefing with media Friday that they will have to determine first how it will come up with the formula to determine the...