In recent trade discussions between Canada and the U.S., a key point of contention emerged regarding Canadian regulations that mandate platforms like Netflix to enhance the accessibility of Canadian and French-language content within Canada. While Prime Minister Mark Carney emphasized Canada’s commitment to safeguarding French culture, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer contended that the issue was not language-related but rather centered on perceived discriminatory laws targeting U.S. streaming companies.
Vass Bednar, the managing director of the Canadian Shield Institute, has extensively researched the influence of American tech firms on Canadian policy. She delves into the objectives of major tech companies in the context of these trade negotiations and analyzes the implications of the recent rift on Canada’s digital autonomy.
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