# Online streaming companies will have to contribute more of their revenue to Canadian content.

*business · news · 2026-05-21 · CBC.ca*

## Key points

- CRTC increased online streamers' Canadian content contribution from 5% to 15% of Canadian revenue.
- Traditional broadcasters' base Canadian content contribution rate has been lowered to 25% from 30-45%.
- CRTC introduced discoverability guidelines requiring prominent placement of Canadian and Indigenous content.
- Streaming companies have legally challenged the contribution rules, and funds have not begun flowing.
- U.S. lawmakers proposed trade retaliation against Canada's streaming levy ahead of renewed CUSMA negotiations.

**Companies:** Disney+, Netflix, Prime Video
**Countries:** Canada, United States

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