📢 The government's draft policy direction on its #BillC11 implementation is out, but there's still work to be done. Let's ensure a strong policy direction that respects YOUR choice to freely access the content YOU want – Via @OpenMediaOrghttps://openmedia.org/C11PolicyDirection-tw
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The #CRTC today launched three separate-but-related consultations on "modernization of the broadcasting system", prompted of course by the amendments in Bill C-11, the Online Streaming Act:
The consultations are on:
💰 Contributions to the Canadian broadcasting system
📝 Registration of online streaming services
⛔ Exemption orders and basic conditions of service
Now that Bill C-11 is law, the next step is consultations, and #CRTC today announced plans for how those consultations will go, apparently starting soon.
They're taking pains to be clear they are not regulating user-generated content, including digital creators.
The first phase will include an Information Bulletin for broadcasters (which is a CRTC way of establishing procedural rules), and the beginning of a public consultation on the substance of #BillC11.
The second phase are planned for the fall and winter, and will look at the next layer of issues, like fees broadcasting fees, indigenous content, competition, and consumer issues.
And Phase 3 is planned for late next year, about implementation issues. Expect this to shift (in time and approach) as needs change.
Alongside this consultation plan, the CRTC published a "myths and facts" page, rightly trying to get ahead of likely misinformation about the law and their role.
For example, they make it clear that digital content creators like professional youtubers or podcasters will not be regulated.
Similarly, content posted on social media will not be regulated, and the CRTC will not censor content online.
#BillC11 The RW is crying hard and I'm here for it. Bill #C11, as amended, has received Royal Assent, which will take effect once the House of Commons has been advised.
Hey @Paulatics - you’ve been pretty outspoken about bill C-11. What’s with all these alt right editorialists going bonkers about the senate se spring debate on the bill? #cdnpoli#canada