Digitally Disastrous - Bill C-18

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Bill C-18, having crossed the legislative finish line, casts a long shadow over the bustling domain of online streaming platforms and user-generated content. Sold as a knight in shining armour for Canadian cultural content, the bill sought to create a level playing field between traditional broadcasters and their digital counterparts. Yet, as the dust of legislative discourse settles, the bill’s silhouette reveals contours that seem to deviate from the well-trodden paths of common sense, according to critics.