The Liberal government’s Bill C-11 to revamp the Broadcasting Act and put online content under the government regulator has finally passed the Senate.
Senator’s passed the motion clearing the bill by a wide majority of 52 to 16 on April 27.
“Great news!” reacted Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez on Twitter. Rodriguez had sponsored the bill.
“Our stories matter, and with C11, we are supporting our artists and creators so they can continue sharing their stories with the world.”
The Senate had worked on the bill and sent it back to the House of Commons with amendments. It then returned to the Senate with some of the amendments rejected….