# The Motion Picture Association said the new rules impose unprecedented, unnecessary and discriminatory investment obligations on U.S. streaming services.

*business · news · 2026-05-22 · Global News*

## Key points

- The CRTC now requires large streaming services to contribute 15% of Canadian revenues to Canadian content.
- This new requirement triples the previous contribution rate for foreign streamers set earlier in 2024.
- Streamers with over $100 million Canadian revenue must allocate 30% of contributions to local partnerships.
- Traditional broadcasters' contribution requirements have been reduced from 30–45% down to 25%.

**Companies:** Apple, Amazon, Spotify, Netflix
**Countries:** United States, Canada

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