Hub Podcasts Canada has its own problem with government control of cultural content
Sep 25, 2025
Dan Robertson, a political commentator and reform advocate for the Conservative Party of Canada, shares his insights on improving party performance. He highlights the need for proportional representation to convert grassroots support into seats and suggests mandatory voting to engage conservative-leaning voters. Robertson also proposes a coalition strategy specifically for Quebec, aiming to respect its unique political culture. These ideas aim to adapt the party's approach in an increasingly complex political landscape.
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State Meddling In Cultural Content
- Canada's broadcasting rules place the state between creators and audiences by mandating Canadian content and licensing conditions.
- These regulatory controls substitute bureaucratic judgment for individual choice and risk distorting cultural economics and creation.
Streaming Act Expands Regulatory Reach
- The Online Streaming Act extended CRTC powers into digital platforms and expanded what can be mandated as Canadian content.
- This marks a shift from traditional broadcast regulation toward broader cultural direction by Ottawa.
Keep Cultural Choice With Audiences
- Defend cultural freedom by keeping content decisions with creators and consumers rather than government regulators.
- Resist heavy-handed quotas and licensing that prioritize political judgments over audience preferences.