How Canadian content on streaming platforms became a trade issue with the U.S.
• Canada and the United States are engaged in a prolonged trade dispute over whether American streaming giants, such as Netflix and Disney Plus, must pay for and promote Canadian content. • While the conflict often centers on dairy and natural resources, this specific issue focuses on the protection and funding of Canadian cultural products on digital platforms. • Michael Geist, a law professor at the University of Ottawa, notes a contradiction in the government's stance, as they have backed down on payment requirements despite claiming Canadian culture is non-negotiable.
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