Online streaming and news laws advance federal government’s digital agenda

In this article – “Online streaming and news laws advance federal government’s digital agenda” – we examine the government’s ongoing efforts to modernize Canada’s broadcasting laws, new powers granted to the CRTC, the requirement for dominant online platforms to pay for news content and the mounting pressure for an online safety framework that we expect to see in 2024. This article is authored by John Salloum, a partner in Osler’s Privacy and Data Management group; and Gemma Devir and Maryna Polataiko, associates in the Privacy and Data Management group. Osler Legal Outlook is brought to you by Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP. Osler is a leading, national law firm with a singular focus – your business. We advise clients on an array of domestic and cross-border legal issues, drawing on the expertise of over 550 lawyers to provide the answers you need, when you need them.Osler Legal Outlook provides general information only and does not constitute legal or other professional advice. Specific advice should be sought in connection with your circumstances.For more information about Osler, please visit our website at osler.com. For the full Osler Legal Outlook, please visit www.legaloutlook.ca.