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QUEBEC — The Quebec government has tabled a bill to force streaming giants to boost access to French-language content.
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The bill would allow the government to set quotas for francophone music, film and other content on streaming platforms.
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It would also require digital platforms to register with the Quebec government and ensure their default interface is in French.
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As well, the legislation would enshrine in the Quebec charter of human rights and freedoms the right to access French-language cultural content.
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However, the bill would not apply to digital platforms whose main purpose is to offer Indigenous content.
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The legislation comes as the federal broadcast regulator holds a public hearing to define Canadian content as it works to implement the Online Streaming Act.
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