News Jun 4, 2026

Streaming services celebrate as Canadian government scraps streaming levy plan and announces alternative $600 million cultural funding package

The Canadian government seems to have scrapped the controversial streaming levy which would have seen a 5% levy charged on music and video streaming services. Instead it is committing to introduce “federal investments” of $600 million a year to support Canada’s audio and audiovisual sectors

Originally published by Complete Music Update
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Streaming services celebrate as Canadian government scraps streaming levy plan and announces alternative $600 million cultural funding package