Netflix, Disney Challenge Canadian Content Fee In Court: Report
Portfolio Pulse from Shivani Kumaresan
Netflix and Disney, along with other U.S. streaming companies, are challenging a Canadian regulation that mandates a 5% sales contribution to local content. The companies argue that the regulation exceeds the CRTC's authority and could lead to higher subscription prices or reduced operations in Canada.
July 05, 2024 | 3:01 pm
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Disney is challenging a Canadian regulation that mandates a 5% sales contribution to local content. The company argues that the regulation exceeds the CRTC's authority and could lead to higher subscription prices or reduced operations in Canada.
The legal challenge against the CRTC regulation could result in increased operational costs or strategic changes for Disney in Canada, potentially impacting its stock negatively in the short term.
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Netflix is challenging a Canadian regulation that mandates a 5% sales contribution to local content. The company argues that the regulation exceeds the CRTC's authority and could lead to higher subscription prices or reduced operations in Canada.
The legal challenge against the CRTC regulation could result in increased operational costs or strategic changes for Netflix in Canada, potentially impacting its stock negatively in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100