Canadian content

Domestic media quotas

Canadian content refers to media—music, television, film—that meets regulatory criteria for Canadian origin, typically involving Canadian creators, performers, or production resources.

Canada's broadcast regulator (CRTC) mandates minimum percentages of Canadian content on radio and television to promote domestic culture: The station needs more Canadian content to meet its quota.

Often shortened to CanCon.

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