Hollywood Reporter May 22, 2026 • 01:23

Major Studios Slam Canada For Slapping “Discriminatory Investment Obligations” on U.S. Streamers - The Hollywood Reporter

By Etan Vlessing

Major Studios Slam Canada For Slapping “Discriminatory Investment Obligations” on U.S. Streamers - The Hollywood Reporter

The CRTC on Thursday ordered American digital platforms to contribute 15 percent of their Canadian revenues to subsidizing local indie production, while reducing spending obligations on local broadcasters.

Hollywood studios have slammed Canada’s TV watchdog for ordering American streamers to direct 15 percent of their Canadian revenues into local indie production as part of the country’s Online Streami… [+3820 chars]

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