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June 8, 2023 5:44 pm  #1


Gov't. To CRTC: Don't Include User Content When Implementing Bill C-11

This somewhat eases my mind, although they still can't explain why they left this extremely controversial provision in the Internet regulation bill, despite dozens and dozens of experts begging them to take it out. Still, there's nothing to guarantee a future government (or even this one) won't change their minds. 

"Draft policy issued by the government on Thursday instructs the CRTC to leave out social media users, including local businesses, who upload content online, even if they use commercial songs.

For example, a person who records a makeup tutorial or dance trend while with a Harry Styles song in the background would not fall under the regulations.

The draft policy states that the measures will not apply to such users because their content is mainly meant for the internet."

Government policy tells CRTC to exclude social media users from online streaming bill

Despite this edict, not everyone is happy.