For those that dismiss the extreme #BTLR panel recommendations for widespread Internet regulation (including apps, devices, operating systems) as unlikely, watch the @ctvqp interview with Canadian Heritage Minister @s_guilbeault. (1/5) ctvnews.ca/politics/licen…
At 1:47 he says Netflix is spending $1 billion in Canada each year. That does not strike me as accurate (the panel report also doubled Netflix actual revenue in Canada). But if it is, why is there a need to regulate a massive contributor to Canadian production? (2/5)
At 3:35, @s_guilbeault is asked about all benefits broadcasters and BDU get in the Canadian system that Netflix doesn’t get. So why regulated same way? Rather than answering, he flips to ad revenues generated by Google and Facebook. Netflix does not feature ads. Non-answer. 3/5)
At 6:15, @s_guilbeault is asked about recommendations for licensing websites from around the world. After claiming the licensing requirements “probably” will be proportionate, he says yes, we do want to ask for a licence. (4/5)
At 7:50, @s_guilbeault is asked about the global regulatory framework targeting “trusted” news sources and setting Cancon requirements. Asked about regulating a site like @BreitbartNews. His response: “What’s the big deal?”. (5/5)
