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Why Carney is backtracking on CRTC tripling the online streamer tax
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- Jun 3, 2026
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Summary
J.J. McCullough, a Canadian political commentator and YouTube creator, discusses the Carney government's sudden reversal on the CRTC's decision to triple how much it charges digital streaming companies. He examines how the controversial legislation—originally justified as promoting Canadian content—has devolved into a subsidy regime for established creators. McCullough argues that the government's decision to bypass CRTC online streaming fees and directly fund cultural programs raises questions about the Online Streaming Act's future amid trade tensions and consumer affordability concerns. The Hub is Canada’s fastest growing independent digital news outlet. Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get our best content when you are on the go: https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and Editor Sean Speer - Host Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.