Recent developments with Bill C‑11 highlight the accountability of online streaming services and social media platforms in Canada. Under CRTC oversight, these platforms may soon be required to support Canadian and Indigenous content, invest in local creators, and contribute to domestic broadcasting — reshaping the media landscape for creators, audiences, and producers alike.

In recent years the media industry has seen dramatic consolidation: major mergers and acquisitions are reshaping the landscape and forming powerful mega‑conglomerates. Deals like The Walt Disney Company acquiring 21st Century Fox, or AT&T acquiring Time Warner, concentrate content, distribution, and decision‑making power — affecting content diversity, market competition, and what audiences see. The article explores the implications, benefits, risks, and future of media consol