Canada's government urges regulator to ease fees on streaming services such as Netflix

The Canadian government intervened in a regulatory dispute over streaming fees. It directed the regulator to step back from imposing higher charges on services such as Netflix. The instruction aims to ease financial pressure on streaming platforms. Officials indicated that the current fee proposals could be burdensome. The government’s stance reflects concerns about consumer costs. The regulator had been considering increased fees for online content providers. By asking it to back off, the government seeks a more balanced approach. The outcome will shape how streaming services are taxed in Canada.