CRTC announces 5 per cent levy for online streaming services in Canada

By John Schofield ( June 4, 2024, 3:40 PM EDT) -- In a decision that could cause static from TV streaming giants like Netflix, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has announced that online streaming services will have to contribute five per cent of their Canadian revenues to support the Canadian broadcasting system starting in the 2024-25 broadcast year....