Quebecs französischer Streaming-Plan testet, ob Netflix und Spotify bleiben oder gehen

It’s interesting when the gazette actually interviews experts on a topic. Reading what Mendelsohn,  McGill University lecturer in internet law, has to say is useful to nuance the critics.

>Mendelsohn said some of Quebec’s planned measures, like setting apps to default to French or adjusting algorithms to highlight French content, **are less demanding**. The law would let Quebec determine the “quantity or proportion of original French-language cultural content” that digital platforms must offer, with the government setting targets later. **“If it’s only 10 per cent, that’s manageable.** But 50 per cent? That’s a massive burden,” Mendelsohn said. “**I’m not sure that the big giant streamers would pull out so quickly**, but I could easily see smaller companies saying: ‘Forget it.’”

I never heard the CAQ demanding a 50% quota. IIRC, cancon is 30%? I assume it will be in this ballpark.

Edit : I think it needs to be pointed out that the quotas are aimed at platform suggestions only (eg netflix content recommendation or spotify random radio). The bill will not force Québécois to listen to french content but it will force streaming platforms to make french easier to be found when you’re searching for content.