Overview

• CBC executives urged the CRTC to mandate that at least 60% of key creative roles—including director, showrunner and top two lead actors—be filled by Canadians for CanCon qualification.
• Under existing regulations, productions need six out of ten points for Canadian-content status, permitting minimal domestic participation in directing, writing and lead roles.
• The public broadcaster called for mandatory Canadian ownership of copyrights in co-productions, citing its series “North of North” as proof that global partnerships can succeed without sacrificing domestic control.
• The two-week CRTC hearing, which began May 26, will set obligations for foreign streaming platforms such as Netflix and Prime Video under the revamped Online Streaming Act.
• Representatives of major streamers, through the Motion Picture Association-Canada, told the hearing that digital platforms should face more flexible content requirements than traditional broadcasters.