Controversial bill that critics say could change your online streaming searches is about to pass. Here’s what you need to know

By Raisa Patel Ottawa Bureau, Sat., April 22, 2023, Toronto Star

OTTAWA — In a matter of days, one of the federal government’s most controversial bills is expected to clear the Senate, meaning the first of the Liberals’ online regulation reforms is on the brink of becoming law.

The proposed legislation, known as the Online Streaming Act or Bill C-11, has been debated by MPs and senators for more than a year and has led to one of the longest studies undertaken by a Senate committee.

So what is the bill all about, and what makes it so contentious?