GATINEAU, February 4, 2022 Team Canada is primed and ready to show the world who they are and what they can do at the 2022 Olympic Winter Games. Hard work, pride, dedication and resilience are only a few things that come to mind when thinking of the obstacles our 215 Canadian Olympic athletes faced over…

GATINEAU, February 3, 2022 The internet and online platforms help us stay connected, share information with one another and stay informed on important issues. That is why, now more than ever, we need to ensure that Canadians can share information and communicate with one another online in a safe and respectful space, free from harm.…

GATINEAU – February 2, 2022 Today, the Government of Canada introduced the Online Streaming Act. The proposed bill would update broadcasting policy for Canada and require online streaming services to contribute to the creation and availability of Canadian stories and music in an equitable way. Key features of the proposed bill include: Confirming that online…

GATINEAU, February 2, 2022 Today, the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage, introduced the Online Streaming Act (Bill C-11), which would require online streaming services to contribute to the creation and availability of Canadian stories and music. It would require online streaming companies to pay their fair share in supporting Canadian artists, just like…

ATINEAU – On Wednesday, officials from the Department of Canadian Heritage will hold a technical briefing for media on the proposed Act to amend the Broadcasting Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts. This briefing will take place by teleconference. Officials will be available to answer questions from the media following…

GATINEAU, February 1, 2022 The Government of Canada is committed to supporting the recovery of the arts and culture sector, which has been among the hardest hit sectors throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The impact of renewed shutdowns and public health restrictions due to the emergence of the Omicron variant have been particularly severe for the…