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Will C-11 be adopted before Christmas?


By Denis Carmel OTTAWA – With the Online Steaming Act presently being studied, both on the floor of the Senate and by the Standing Senate Committee on Transport and Communications, some may be wondering what the next steps for the legislation are and when it will come into force. Earlier this month, the Hill Times indicated “Senate leaders have already struck a deal that will have them hold a final vote on three government bills by Nov. 18 (including) the online streaming bill, C-11 (…).” Even still, it could be a while before the act comes into force. After delays...