In the ongoing Canada-U.S. trade dispute, an unexpected issue arose that led to the breakdown of recent negotiations. While sectors like automotive and alcohol are commonly discussed as trade war sticking points, the impasse this time was over a more abstract matter. Specifically, U.S. negotiators insisted that Canada eliminate the regulations requiring streaming services such as Netflix to feature Canadian content.
In a recent episode of the show “Commotion,” Vass Bednar, an expert in technology and public policy, engaged with guest host Amil Niazi to delve into why the issue of Canadian content (CanCon) became a dealbreaker for Canada in the trade discussions.
For those interested in the full conversation, today’s episode can be watched on YouTube or listened to on CBC Listen or the podcast “Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud.”
The interview with Vass Bednar was conducted by Jean Kim.
[Source: CBC Arts – How Culture Became a Breaking Point in the Canada-U.S. Trade Talks]