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The bill is quite simple. It is about platforms, it is not about users. Stated Canada's Heritage Minister - Pablo Rodriguez.

At issue you ask?

Bill C-11, which according to the minister, is meant to protect Canadian culture, deliver more choice to Canadians, meet the needs of minority language communities and bring regulation of the industry into the 21st century.

He further explained that Bill C-11 is meant to require online streaming giants like Youtube and Tik Tok to contribute to the creation and availability of Canadian content like music, film and television.

Tech giants argue the bill will interfere with a users ability to generate an income from streaming platforms.

The CRTC Commissioner appeared before the committee and confirmed, the bill (as it stands) would give his agency authority over user generated content.

However he did state that "it wouldn't be in the best interest of anybody to regulate user-generated content.

The Bill has been before the senate for 6 months and has faced 42 hours of hearings before the standing committee.

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