Music streaming apps are shown in this Jan. 28, 2018 file photo. The Canadian Press/AP- Jenny Kane
The federal broadcast regulator begins a hearing today to look at which Canadian content obligations should apply to music streamers like Spotify.
Streaming services argue their current efforts to promote Canadian culture—and the royalties they pay—are good enough. Radio broadcasters, meanwhile, say their sector is in serious decline and they want the CRTC to take a lighter regulatory touch for traditional players.
