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Youth Media Alliance Statement on the Review of the CRTC Online Streaming Contribution Decision

June 10 2026

The Youth Media Alliance-Alliance Médias Jeunesse (YMA-AMJ) is concerned by the Government of Canada's decision to review the recent CRTC determination requiring foreign streaming services to contribute to the Canadian broadcasting system.

This decision creates uncertainty for Canada's children's and youth media sector at a time when producers are already facing significant financial pressures. Children's programming is one of the most vulnerable genres in the Canadian media landscape and relies heavily on public policy supports and regulatory frameworks to remain sustainable.

The implementation of the Online Streaming Act was intended to ensure that all companies benefiting from Canadian audiences contribute fairly to the creation of Canadian stories. Any delay to that objective jeopardizes slowing investment in the development, production and distribution of Canadian content for young audiences.

The YMA recognizes the need for government review and consultation. However, we believe it is essential that the principle of meaningful contributions from foreign streaming platforms be maintained and that children's and youth media remain a priority within any future funding framework.

To support our members, the YMA is actively engaging with Canadian Heritage, the CRTC, and industry partners to advocate for the needs of children's and youth content creators. We will continue to monitor developments, share information with members, and champion policies that support the creation of high-quality Canadian content for children, youth, and families.

Canada's young audiences deserve access to stories that reflect their lives, communities, and cultures as Canadians. The YMA remains committed to ensuring that children's and youth media producers have a strong voice throughout this process.

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Recognition of indigenous narrative sovereignty

When in Toronto: We, the YMA, acknowledge the land we work on is the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples, and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. We also acknowledge that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit and the Williams Treaty signed with multiple Mississaugas and Chippewa bands.

When in Montreal: We, the YMA, acknowledge that the land on which we gather is the traditional and unceded territory of the Kanien’kehá:ka (Mohawk) Nation, who have long served as the custodians of these lands and waters. Tiohtià:ke (Montreal) has historically been a place of meeting and exchange among many First Nations and continues to be home to a diverse Indigenous community.

The YMA supports and promotes the narrative sovereignty of all Indigenous nations

Recognition of the Canadian Screen Industry's Statement of Values

The YMA joins organizations across Canada’s screen industry to say: this is what we stand for and commit to:
1. Representation – Ensuring Canadian and Indigenous stories are seen and heard.
2. Reflection – Everyone in Canada should see themselves on screen.
3. Showcase – Telling our stories to the world.
4. Reconciliation – Taking real steps to work with and support Indigenous storytellers.
5. Diversity – Making room for a wide range of lived experiences and perspectives.
6. Access – Breaking down barriers to participation and opportunity.
7. Support – Backing the screen industry as a vital part of our economy and culture.
8. Collaboration – Working across sectors and borders to strengthen our industry.
9. Sustainability – Creating a future that works for people and the planet.
10. Accountability – Setting goals, tracking progress, and staying honest about where we are.
11. Equity – Actively dismantling systemic discrimination in all its forms.

Mitigating the Environmental Impact of Events

The YMA helps mitigate the environmental impact of all its activities by adopting sustainable practices throughout the event. This includes choosing venues with strong green policies, reducing printed materials by prioritizing digital programs, and encouraging participants to use reusable water bottles and coffee cups. Offering plant-based and locally sourced menu options, minimizing single-use plastics, and ensuring effective waste sorting and recycling on-site are also important steps. Finally, the YMA promotes low-carbon travel by encouraging public transit, carpooling, or virtual participation options where possible, ensuring the conference remains both impactful and environmentally responsible.