# Canadian streaming content funding policy dispute > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/canadian-streaming-content-funding-policy-dispute > Updated: 2026-08-13T14:00:04.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. The Canadian government announced plans to eliminate mandatory Canadian content (CanCon) financial contributions from large U.S. streaming services, such as Netflix and Amazon. This replaces a CRTC regulation that had increased contribution rates from 5% to 15%, a move projected to generate approximately $2 billion annually. In lieu of these regulated payments, the government proposed providing $600 million in annual funding to support Canadian producers and broadcasters. The policy shift follows pressure from the United States, which characterized the original Online Streaming Act as a “trade irritant.” In response, dozens of Canadian cultural organizations, including unions for actors and writers and the Canadian Media Producers Association, have urged the government to maintain the mandatory contribution regime. In a letter signed by 50 groups, the sector argued that the proposed $600 million in direct government funding is not a sufficient substitute for regulated contributions. They expressed concern that discretionary government funding is subject to political pressure and budget changes, whereas the CRTC-regulated framework provides “durable, legally enforceable obligations.” ## Timeline ### 2026-08-13: Canadian cultural groups urge Carney to maintain streamer contributions Fifty Canadian cultural organizations are calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to preserve mandatory streaming contributions for Canadian content rather than replacing them with discretionary government funds. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/canadian-cultural-groups-urge-carney-to-maintain-streamer-contributions ### 2026-07-28: Canada to Eliminate Streamer CanCon Fees, Offer $600M Funding Canada's Liberal government will drop the 15% CanCon contribution required of major U.S. streamers, replacing it with $600 million in annual government funding, as announced by Minister Marc Miller. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/canada-to-cancel-mandatory-streaming-contributions-offer-600-million-funding --- Cite as: Canadian streaming content funding policy dispute. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/canadian-streaming-content-funding-policy-dispute