Canada regulator cut Google, Netflix from TV rules debate

The Canadian Radio-television Telecommunications Commission said it won't take comments from Netflix and Google into consideration when it decides on new rules for TV after the companies refused to provide information on how Canadians watch their content.

The regulator held hearings on how it should adjust regulations that deal with cable TV and online streaming services. Google and Netflix both said at hearings that they shouldn't be required to carry a set amount of Canadian content like traditional TV providers do. The refusal of the companies to comply with the commission's request to pass on data on how much Canadian content is watched on their services will mean their contributions to the debate are removed from public record on Oct. 2, the regulator said in letters sent to the companies.