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CAB tells CRTC broadcasters can’t ‘shoulder’ regulatory burden

CAB’s Kevin Desjardins called for a “prominence rule,” while Blue Ant Media cautioned against weakening BDU regulation as the CRTC’s market dynamics hearing came to a close.

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Hot Sheet: Love Island USA demand continues to rise

Netflix’s Squid Game rose to No. 2 in digital and overall demand following its season three premiere on June 27.

CRTC hears conflicting arguments on streaming regulation

While Amazon Canada insisted Prime Video should not be regulated like a BDU, others argued that regulating online is essential to level the playing field.

CMPA proposes codes of practice at CRTC’s market dynamics hearing

CBC/Radio-Canada warned against reducing regulations for domestic BDUs and offered its recommendations on bringing foreign streamers into the system.

Producers look to digital to boost marketing efforts

From developing Roblox activations to building OTT channels, Canadian producers are shaping their own digital strategies to amp up eyeballs and revenue.

OUTtv greenlights three series

Eyes in the Woods, the scripted series from Calgary’s Numera Films, is among the commissions.

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Hot Sheet: Love Island USA jumps in Canadian demand

Netflix’s Ontario-shot Ginny & Georgia remained No. 1 in overall demand.

Film distributors ask CRTC for feature presales incentive

Commissioners also heard arguments for increased fair market access for BDU competitors like Telus (pictured) and Eastlink.

Google urges ‘restraint’ in CRTC’s online regulation

APTN raised concerns about the level of collaboration within the Canadian media industry, while WildBrain called the children’s content decline the “canary in the coal mine.”

Crave greenlights chef-centric Casse-Gueule

The series, created by Frédéric Ouellet, is produced by Montreal’s Duo Productions.

YouTube @ 20: Andrew Peterson on Canadian creator economy

The head of YouTube Canada reflects on the industry impact of the global video platform after two decades – and some 20 billion videos.

Creating Buzz: YouTube’s audience-to-creator connection

Six top Canadian creators share their takes on building audiences – and businesses – one subscriber at a time.