CRTC refuses to say how many times the government has contacted them since May
The broadcast regulator's mandate is expanding beyond its control of terrestrial radio and TV to encompass internet-based streaming services through Bill C-11, the Online Streaming Act.
It's disgraceful but not surprising that government journalists at Trudeau's CBC state broadcaster are quarrelling with independent journalists, trying to defend their patron against factual reporting.
— Ezra Levant 🍁🚛 (@ezralevant) October 2, 2023
In fact, para. 9.1(1)(e) of Bill C-11 gives Trudeau the power to alter the… https://t.co/t5nrbLJEfN
An inquiry of ministry by Conservative MP for Portage-Lisgar Branden Leslie asked the Canadian Radio-Television Commission (CRTC) to divulge any communications the agency had with the ministry of "Canadian Heritage, including the minister and the minister’s office, the Privy Council Office, and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, since May 1, 2023."
#BREAKING: Conservative candidate Branden Leslie will be the next MP to represent Portage–Lisgar after defeating People’s Party of Canada (PPC) leader Maxime Bernier in tonight's by-election.
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According to the response provided by the CRTC, there were too many communication records between the allegedly arms-length regulator and the feds to turn over within the statutory time limit, so none were disclosed.
“Misleading political communications” should be regulated says Expert Advisory Group appointed by @CdnHeritage Minister @pablorodriguez.
— Holly Doan (@hollyanndoan) July 6, 2022
“The problem has grown to become one of the most pressing and harmful forms of malicious behaviour online.”#cdnpoli #C11 #CRTC #censorship pic.twitter.com/lG8Rj7C2lQ
Bill C-11 forces streaming services operating in Canada, such as Netflix and YouTube, to limit the discoverability of content that is not deemed "Canadian" enough or not approved by the government.
If only more of Canada’s politicians spoke like this.
— Aaron Gunn (@AaronGunn) April 11, 2023
A truly riveting defence of free speech, and indictment of bill C-11, from Conservative leader @PierrePoilievre. pic.twitter.com/OdS44ahZVC
To sign the petition against Trudeau's attempts to control what Canadians can see and say online, go to www.StopTheCensorship.ca.
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