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Canada is one step closer to implementing a ‘Netflix Tax’ that will charge tax on foreign media streaming services such as Netflix.
Heritage Minister Melanie Joly argues that not charging a sales tax on foreign media streaming services is unfair because it places Canadian competitors at a disadvantage.
Shomi, a Canadian-based media streaming service created by Rogers and Shaw shut down on November 30, 2016 because it simply could not keep up with the U.S. competition.
