CRTC Clears its Schedule for Two Years to Work on Bill C-11 Drew Wilson | August 23, 2023 Bill C-11 apologists and the CRTC have long argued that implementing Bill C-11 is no big deal. The latest announcement says otherwise.
Bill C-11 Made Worse: CRTC Wants Canadian “Programming” Promoted Globally Drew Wilson | May 14, 2023 A consultation document suggests that the CRTC is aiming to have Canadian “programming” promoted globally, not just domestically.
CRTC Releases Fact Sheet on Bill C-11, Reveals Timeline of Consultations Drew Wilson | May 8, 2023 As the terrible news of Bill C-11 becoming law sinks in, the CRTC has released a fact sheet that isn’t helping.
CRTC Announces Consultations Will Happen With Bill C-11, But Details Sparse Drew Wilson | April 29, 2023 The CRTC says it will conduct consultations on implementing Bill C-11. Details, however, are thin as it says there is more to come.
Vlog: Bill C-11 is Law. Here’s What Happens Next Drew Wilson | April 28, 2023 In this eighth instalment of the vlog, I talk about the passage of Bill C-11 and what happens next.
As Ink Dries on Bill C-11, Lobbyists Start Demanding the Regulation of User Generated Content Drew Wilson | April 28, 2023 The ink was still drying on the Royal Assent of Bill C-11 and lobbyists just couldn’t help themselves about social media.
Bill C-11 Receives Royal Assent – Freedom of Expression Abolished! Drew Wilson | April 27, 2023 Bill C-11 has now received Royal Assent. As a result, freedom of expression has now been effectively abolished.
Bill C-11 Appears Stalled at the Senate With User Generated Content At the Heart of Controversy Drew Wilson | April 24, 2023 Bill C-11 was expected to pass at the Senate sometime last week. Mercifully, it still hasn’t passed.
Canadian Senate Debates Throwing Digital First Creators Under the Bus By Accepting Bill C-11 Drew Wilson | April 18, 2023 The Senate has resumed and is apparently debating whether to let Bill C-11 receive royal assent. This without the critical fix.
Bill C-11 Debate: Canadian Government Knew Streamers Already Paid Their Fair Share Drew Wilson | April 14, 2023 Another defence of Bill C-11 has gone down in flames. The government knew that streamers already paid their fair share.