Updates
In 2023, the Government of Canada passed the Online Streaming Act (aka Bill C-11), extending regulations historically applicable to radio and television broadcasters and distributors (e.g. mandatory financial contributions to and discoverability requirements for “Canadian Content”) to online platforms. While these new obligations can apply to any audio-visual content uploaded…
Late Wednesday, November 7, the Government of Canada announced that it was ordering TikTok’s offices in Canada to shut down after a “national security review”. While the Government has indicated the app will remain available in Canada and Canadian creators will continue to be able to upload content to TikTok,…
Instead of thinking, "Let's make a video about _____," fill in the blanks on the following. Be as detailed as possible. Every creator in the room was stunned. The only answer ten creators could give after exchanging glances across the boardroom table was: "Uh..." It was a deep dive into…
On Thursday April 27th, Bill C-11 passed through the Senate and received Royal Assent. This means the bill will become law. A Senate amendment to protect user generated content was rejected by the House Of Commons and ultimately passed by the Senate without it. We are disappointed that the Government…
March 8, 2023 - After the Senate adopted a helpful amendment in Bill C-11 to protect digital creators and user-generated content, the government has decided to once again disregard the concerns of thousands of digital creators across the country. Now, Canadian creators are taking a stand to urge MP’s to…
It’s an exciting time for creators, with vertical video to see a big jump in revenue opportunities on YouTube starting today. Shorts getting monetized is the current big thing, but how exactly do creators make money from Shorts? And is your channel ready and enabled? Here’s a video on what…
Features
Studio@185
Buffer Festival, Digital First Canada and Henry's Canada's Greatest Camera Store is happy to provide free studio space to Toronto's established and emerging Creators. You can book an hour block at the new studio at 185 Church Street inside the Henry's flagship store.
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Road to Freedom
Proudly worked with over 200 Indigenous students and counting. Road to Freedom is partnered with Digital First Canada and Buffer Festival to bring Creators and experienced education to Indigenous communities across Canada.
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Advocacy
Do you want the government to control your content and profit from the success you’ve worked so hard to achieve? Our guess is no. If Bill C-11 passes, that is exactly what can happen. Here is what you need to know, and how to make your voice heard.
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