Canada Orders Regulator to Ease Proposed Fees on Streaming Services

The federal government intervened in a dispute over new streaming fees. Regulators had planned higher charges for platforms such as Netflix. Ministers instructed the regulator to scale back the proposals. Officials said the measures could raise consumer costs. The streaming industry welcomed the decision. Consumer groups had expressed concern about price hikes. The government aims to balance revenue goals with affordability. The regulator will review its approach in the coming weeks.