PolicyRegulatory ActionMay 25, 2026
Conservatives press Liberals to scrap CRTC streaming levy
Conservatives in Canada are demanding that the Liberal government end the CRTC's recent streaming levy, which they refer to as a 'Netflix tax.' This demand comes amidst increasing streaming prices for consumers. The article provides a short video report on this political development.
Key Takeaways
- Conservatives want the Liberal government to end the CRTC’s streaming levy.
- The levy is being labeled a “Netflix tax” in the report.
- The issue is surfacing as streaming prices are increasing for Canadian consumers.
- Netflix and the CRTC are the only named entities in the report.
Why It Matters
The immediate effect is political pressure on Canada’s Liberal government to revisit the CRTC’s streaming levy, now framed publicly as a “Netflix tax.” For the streaming sector, the story ties pricing pressure directly to regulation, with Netflix named as the clearest consumer-facing reference point. The next signal to watch is whether the Liberal government responds to the Conservatives’ demand by moving against the levy or leaving the CRTC policy in place.
Read full article at globalnews.ca