Apple, Amazon and Spotify challenging CRTC’s Canadian content rules in court this week / National Post

Sunday, June 8, 2025, 10:20 am

Major digital streaming giants, including Apple, Amazon, and Spotify, are fighting a CRTC mandate that forces them to contribute funds for Canadian content. The companies argue that the rule is excessive and oversteps regulatory boundaries, setting up a courtroom battle with potential ramifications for both traditional broadcasters and the digital streaming landscape.

nationalpost.com / Apple, Amazon and Spotify challenging CRTC’s Canadian content rules in court this week

Agency says playing field needs to be levelled for traditional broadcasters; streamers say rules are premature and unjust

theglobeandmail.com / Global streamers set to challenge CRTC rule requiring them to fund Cancon

The case will be heard by the Federal Court of Appeal in Toronto on Monday

globalnews.ca / Global streamers fight CRTC’s rule requiring them to fund Canadian content

Apple, Amazon, Spotify, and others are challenging a CRTC order to fund Canadian content, arguing it’s unfair and exceeds the regulator’s authority under the law.

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