The CRTC is looking at how the Canadian broadcasting system can survive the shift away from traditional TV to international streamers.
The regulator is opening a public consultation on market dynamics and plans to hold a hearing in Gatineau, Que. in May.
Its consultation document says the Canadian broadcast industry is at a crossroads and “facing profound changes” posed by new technologies and changes in consumer habits and global competition.
The CRTC is studying those market dynamics as Canadians move from traditional broadcasting and cable — which is regulated by the CRTC and subject to Canadian content rules — to streaming services dominated by international giants like Netflix, Amazon and Disney+.
The consultation is part of the commission’s work on implementing the Online Streaming Act, which updated broadcasting laws to capture online platforms. (CP)
