Bill C\u002D11 has drawn controversy because critics say it gives the CRTC too much power over online content.
But the Liberal government will also give further instructions to the CRTC on how to implement the legislation through a policy direction. It has refused to make that document public until after the bill becomes law.
If the bill becomes law without the Senate amendment, the CRTC will have authority — but not unlimited powers — over user-generated content, such as videos Canadians post to platforms like TikTok and YouTube.Article content
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