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Canada Thinks It Can Tax Netflix Without Consequences

18 min · 25. mai 2026
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Canada’s broadcast regulators have just announced a massive increase in mandatory contributions from major streaming services like Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV, and many Canadians are asking the same question: Who actually pays for this? In this episode of Tap the Maple, we break down the CRTC’s new 15% contribution mandate, why American politicians are already warning Canada about possible retaliation, and why this decision could become far bigger than just streaming prices. Will Netflix absorb the costs? Will Canadians see higher monthly bills? Could this trigger more Canada-U.S. tensions at the worst possible time? We also explore the deeper issue: Why does Canada continue regulating the modern internet like it’s still the cable TV era? From affordability concerns to trade risks, digital regulation, CanCon mandates, and the growing frustration from American lawmakers and corporations, this may be one of the most consequential cultural policy fights Canada has walked into in years. And yes… we also discuss the possibility of an IMAX Anne of Green Gables reboot. Welcome to modern Canada. #Canada #CRTC #Netflix #DisneyPlus #AmazonPrime #Streaming #CanadianPolitics #MarkCarney #CanadaNews #CanadianNews #CanCon #StreamingWars #CTV #CBC #AppleTV #CanadianEconomy #CanadaVsUSA #TradeWar #PierrePoilievre #Conservative #LiberalParty #OnlineStreamingAct #JustinTrudeau #CanadianCulture #AffordabilityCrisis #CostOfLiving #CanadaUS #PoliticalCommentary #TapTheMaple #BakesOnThings

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