What they said. What they meant.

Oral Questions

Canadian Identity and Culture

2026-05-28 / Sitting 124 / No matching statements

The Conservatives accused the Liberals of essentially imposing a new tax on streaming services like Netflix, which will make these services cost about 15% more for Canadians. The Liberals insisted this is not a tax but a way to ensure 'equity for creators' and to make giant streaming platforms contribute to Canadian cultural production. The Conservatives argued this comes as Canadians are already struggling to afford basic necessities under Liberal policies. Much of the exchange consisted of procedural sparring and talking past each other, with the Conservatives focused on affordability and the Liberals on protecting Canadian culture.