Hub Podcasts Are Canadian content quotas killing Canadian creativity?
Nov 19, 2025
J.J. McCullough, a Canadian YouTuber and political commentator, dives deep into the controversial Bill C-11 and the CRTC's expanded regulations impacting online content. He critiques how these rules favor established broadcasters over emerging creators, arguing they stifle true Canadian creativity. McCullough also dissects the influence of Quebec's cultural priorities and warns about potential discoverability measures that could flood platforms with mandated content, challenging the narrative of protecting Canadian culture.
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Regulatory Power Shift To The CRTC
- Bill C-11 broadly hands power to the CRTC to extend broadcast rules online using old regulatory frameworks.
- J.J. McCullough argues this shows how modern bills grant agencies broad, technical powers rather than detailed laws.
Old TV Rules Mapped Onto Streaming
- The CRTC is applying decades-old TV points systems to streaming rather than inventing new rules for online platforms.
- McCullough says this indicates the regulator prioritizes established broadcasters over new creators like YouTubers.
Who The Rules Really Help
- The new regime focuses on helping established Canadian TV and production players compete with global streamers.
- McCullough believes user-generated platforms like YouTube are largely left out of the CRTC's main targets.