Porn sites want exemption from C-11 regulation on grounds they don’t express Canadian cultural identity
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Porn sites have asked not to be regulated under the federal government’s Online Streaming Act, arguing that they don’t advance the legislation’s aim to enrich and strengthen the cultural fabric of Canada.
In a formal submission to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, MindGeek, which owns a portfolio of explicit adult sites including Pornhub, Brazzers and YouPorn, says the sites should be granted the same exemption as video games.
The company recommends the CRTC not expend resources defining and regulating “uniquely Canadian” explicit adult content.
The Online Streaming Act, also known as Bill C-11, will make streaming platforms, such as Netflix and Spotify, promote Canadian cultural content, making it easier for users to find. It also requires the platforms to contribute financially to content creation.