Feds explicitly state no social media content regulation in C-11 policy directions to CRTC

By Christopher Guly OTTAWA – In proposed policy directions released Thursday to the CRTC on implementing bill C-11, the Online Streaming Act, the federal government reaffirmed that there would be no regulation of social media content or its users. The CRTC will be directed to exclude from regulation social media creators, including podcasters, as well the video games media form. Broadcasters that post on social media as well as other platforms, like TV and radio, however will not necessarily be exempt. To promote a wide range of Canadian programming, the CRTC will also be directed to consider various means of...