Key Takeaways
- Elon Musk claims Justin Trudeau is trying to crush free speech in Canada.
- The CRTC’s new rules target online platforms earning over 10 million CAD, demanding registration by Nov 28.
- Critics warn the regulations could limit digital expression and increase compliance costs for streaming services.
Washington: US entrepreneur and billionaire Elon Musk has accused Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of trying to destroy freedom of speech in his country after the Canadian government introduced new regulations regarding online platforms providing streaming services.
“Trudeau is trying to crush free speech in Canada. Shameful,” Musk said on X.
On Friday, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) announced new rules for streaming services. Online platforms generating annual revenue of more than 10 million Canadian dollars ($7.4 million) must complete registration by November 28.
The agency added that these registration requirements also apply to social networks and other online services.
