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Censorship concerns over the Online Streaming Act are misguided

By: Petra Chase, Arts & Culture Editor The content we see online in Canada is about to change. Since 1991, Canada’s Broadcasting Act has regulated Canadian broadcast content. The Act requires that 35% of broadcast content consists of Canadian content. Today, online streaming platforms like Spotify, Netflix, and YouTube possess more cultural power than radio or television. Bill C-11, or the Online Streaming Act, aims to bring the Broadcasting Act’s same content priorities to the online world.  The bill prohibits user-generated content from being regulated, meaning individuals will not be regarded as entities with any obligation under the act. Under…

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