CRTC Clears its Schedule for Two Years to Work on Bill C-11

Bill C-11 apologists and the CRTC have long argued that implementing Bill C-11 is no big deal. The latest announcement says otherwise.

Throughout the Bill C-11 senate hearings, apologists for the then legislation and the CRTC insisted that implem

https://www.freezenet.ca/crtc-clears-its-schedule-for-two-years-to-work-on-bill-c-11/

#Censorship #BillC11 #Canada #CRTC #OnlineStreamingAct #UserGeneratedContent #YouTube

Lobby Groups Call for the Regulation of User Generated Content, Video Games, Algorithms

Lobby groups just can't help themselves. They are asking the CRTC to regulate user generated content, video games, and algorithms.

The lobbyists burning hatred towards the internet and freedom of expression w

https://www.freezenet.ca/lobby-groups-call-for-the-regulation-of-user-generated-content-video-games-algorithms/

#Censorship #ACCORD #ACTRA #BillC11 #Canada #CRTC #OnlineStreamingAct

Canadian Government Cabinet Shuffle: Pascale St-Onge Replaces Pablo Rodriguez

The Canadian government had a major cabinet shuffle. For the Minister of Canadian Heritage, Pablo Rodriguez is out and Pascale St-Onge is in.

The

https://www.freezenet.ca/canadian-government-cabinet-shuffle-pascale-st-onge-replaces-pablo-rodriguez/

#Censorship #Copyright #Technology #BillC11 #BillC18 #cabinetshuffle #Canada #DepartmentofcanadianHeritage #onlineharms #PabloRodriguez #PascaleSt-Onge

Online Streaming Act (Bill C-11) – Where Things Stand Today

We haven't covered the Online Streaming Act (Bill C-11) lately. Here's what's happening and where things go to from here.

You might have noticed that the coverage of Bill C-11 has slowed down quite a bit around here. Although the odd minor development happened here and ther

https://www.freezenet.ca/online-streaming-act-bill-c-11-where-things-stand-today/

#Censorship #BillC11 #Canada #MindGeek #OnlineStreamingAct

📢 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 @OpenMediaOrg https://openmedia.org/C11PolicyDirection-tw

Opinion: On Politics, Digital Rights, and Technology

One of the constants in debates surrounding technology and digital rights is politics. Drew Wilson talks about it broadly.

"Technology news was so much better when it wasn't so political." This is probably one of the earliest criticisms I've ever had about my work in news. I

https://www.freezenet.ca/opinion-on-politics-digital-rights-and-technology/

#Editorial #BillC11 #BillC18 #Canada #digitalrights #opinion #politics

Your feeds on platforms like TikTok, YouTube, Netflix, and more are at risk of manipulation.

Have your say NOW and shape the #Canadian #BillC11 to protect your content before the July 11th deadline!

https://openmedia.org/CRTCConsult-em

Looking forward to only being able to get news only from authorized Canadian news sources, because Canadian news outlets are so trustworthy. So good for democracy and freedom of information! #cdnpoli #c11 #billc11 #Canada

The Money is Heading for the Exits: Disney Pauses Investments in Response to Bill C-11

Investments have started heading to the exits after the passing of Bill C-11. Disney is pausing investments in Canada.

The fallout of the passing of Bill C-11, now the Online Streaming Act, is continuing. Critic

https://www.freezenet.ca/the-money-is-heading-for-the-exits-disney-pauses-investments-in-response-to-bill-c-11/

#Business #Censorship #BillC11 #Canada #Disney #OnlineStreamingAct

Smaller Streaming Services Threaten to Pull Out of Canada Over Bill C-11

One of the fears brought up by Bill C-11 opponents is the implications for smaller streaming services. Those fears may be coming true.

Bill C-11, now called the Online Streaming Act, is continuing to make headline

https://www.freezenet.ca/smaller-streaming-services-threaten-to-pull-out-of-canada-over-bill-c-11/

#Business #Censorship #AMC #BillC11 #Canada #Crunchyroll #OnlineStreamingAct #streaming #VPN

Comically Tight Deadline at CRTC Consultations Had Negative Impact on Submissions

With the deadline past on two consultation on the Online Streaming Act, the deadline clearly impacted public participation.

Two of the CRTC public consultations are already closed. This despite only days ea

https://www.freezenet.ca/comically-tight-deadline-at-crtc-consultations-had-negative-impact-on-submissions/

#Censorship #BillC11 #Canada #consultation #CRTC #OnlineStreamingAct #submissions

Freezenet’s Submission to the CRTC Regarding the Online Streaming Act (Consultation 2)

Our Hail Mary throws to the CRTC continues with the second of three consultations. We show you what we sent.

Yesterday, I submitted a response to one of the three consultations. Specifically, it was the third

https://www.freezenet.ca/freezenets-submission-to-the-crtc-regarding-the-online-streaming-act-consultation-2/

#Censorship #BillC11 #Canada #consultation #CRTC #OnlineStreamingAct

Request to Extend CRTC Consultation Largely Denied. Maintains Monday Deadline

It appears that the request to extend the deadline to past Monday has been denied for two consultations. The CRTC deadline is still Monday.

One of the big ways that the CRTC sells itself is that it is an arms length regulator o

https://www.freezenet.ca/request-to-extend-crtc-consultation-largely-denied-maintains-monday-deadline/

#Censorship #BillC11 #Canada #consultation #CRTC #OnlineStreamingAct

Freezenet’s Submission to the CRTC Regarding the Online Streaming Act (Consultation 3)

We are there at the CRTC responding to the consultation on the Online Streaming Act - for what good that will do of course.

Early last month, we reported on the CRTC consultations in regard to the Online Stre

https://www.freezenet.ca/freezenets-submission-to-the-crtc-regarding-the-online-streaming-act-consultation-3/

#Censorship #BillC11 #Canada #consultation #CRTC #Freezenet #submission

*sigh* Once again, it looks like I may have to delay my Bill C-18 analysis further as I look at taking a crack at the #BillC11 #CRTC consultation process. This largely thanks to the insane deadlines provided: https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/industr/modern/plan.htm

An Analysis of the Canadian Governments Policy Direction of the Online Streaming Act

The long awaited government policy direction of the Online Streaming act (formerly Bill C-11) has been released. We provide some analysis.

The Canadian government had been keeping their policy d

https://www.freezenet.ca/an-analysis-of-the-canadian-governments-policy-direction-of-the-online-streaming-act/

#Censorship #Analysis #BillC11 #Canada #government #OnlineStreamingAct #policydirection

Canadian Government to Issue Policy Direction Tomorrow

The long wait for a government policy direction might soon be over. Media advisories suggest it's coming tomorrow.

Two months ago, the government legally abolished freedom of expression when it passed Bill C-11, the now called Online Streaming Act. Now, legally speakin

https://www.freezenet.ca/canadian-government-to-issue-policy-direction-tomorrow/

#Censorship #BillC11 #Canada #CRTC #OnlineStreamingAct #policydirection

Watched https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Swimmers_(2022_film)

Amazing movie, and reminded me of how much International film/TV I've watched since I got my #Netflix subscription.

#CANCON requirements are part of ongoing colonialism, like the offensive promotion of two foreign European languages in the so-called "Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms".

I am a better person for watching *LESS* "Canadian" content.

#CRTC, #CBC, #BillC11 all part of ongoing Canadian Colonialism/genocide.

https://mcormond.blogspot.com/2021/11/canadian-heritage.html

Various Groups Ask for Extensions to CRTC “Consultations” on Online Streaming Act

Multiple organizations of different opinions on the Online Streaming Act are asking the CRTC to extend some of the consultation deadlines.

Earlier this month, Canadian regulator, the CRTC, published their consu

https://www.freezenet.ca/various-groups-ask-for-extensions-to-crtc-consultations-on-online-streaming-act/

#Censorship #BillC11 #Canada #CIPPIC #consultation #CRTC #OnlineStreamingAct

Calls Grow for US to Challenge Canada’s Online Streaming Act (Formerly Bill C-11)

Could the US challenge the Online Streaming Act? Calls are growing for the US to do exactly that.

Canada's Online Streaming Act is many things: it's a threat to online creators, it's a gross violation

https://www.freezenet.ca/calls-grow-for-us-to-challenge-canadas-online-streaming-act-formerly-bill-c-11/

#Censorship #International #BillC11 #Canada #CUSMA #OnlineStreamingAct #trade #US #USMCA