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Toronto: Global Media Producers Urge Stronger Local Content Laws to Fend Off Streaming Domination

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A consortium of 23 industry groups warned the “ubiquity of global streaming services puts local stories at risk” as Netflix, Amazon and YouTube reshape the global TV market,…

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  • A consortium of 23 industry groups warned the “ubiquity of global streaming services puts local stories at risk” as Netflix, Amazon and YouTube reshape the global TV market,…
  • Reported by Hollywood Reporter and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:48:25 UTC.

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