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Quebec's proposed French-language quotas for streaming giants could spark a constitutional battle

26 May 2025
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Quebec's proposed French-language quotas for streaming giants could spark a constitutional battle
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The Quebec government, led by Culture and Communications Minister Mathieu Lacombe, is proposing Bill 109 to mandate major digital platforms to promote and enhance access to francophone content, potentially leading to a constitutional conflict with the federal government. The bill aims to establish quotas for French-language music, films, and TV series on platforms like Netflix and Spotify, citing alarming statistics about the low visibility of Quebec’s cultural products online, particularly among youth. If enacted, non-compliance could result in significant administrative and criminal penalties for companies, raising concerns about possible content removal for users in Quebec.

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