Quebec’s government has decided to start collecting taxes on digital sales, such as Netflix subscription, this year even though company that sells the services or goods does not have physical presence in Canada or Quebec. Update: Saskatchewan has also recently followed Quebec by collecting taxes on “transmission, broadcast or distribution of data, programming or entertainment” … Continue reading Quebec’s Fight Taxing Out of Province Digital Sales→
Netflix just announced that it will be launching film and production hub at Toronto’s waterfront studio district. They will have 84,580 square feet of space, that they are currently leasing, and will start filming within the next few weeks. In 4-5 months Netflix is expected to move to even bigger venue with 164,000 square there. … Continue reading Netflix to add Production Hub in Toronto, To Create 1850 Jobs→
Netflix perhaps will soon be opening its production hub in Toronto. That’s at least what Mayor John Tory told The Canadian Press. “I have a very high level of confidence, without betraying confidences that aren’t yet concrete, that they’re going to. They’ve been in active discussions with our industry, with me, about wanting to create … Continue reading Netflix to Open Production Hub in Toronto? It’s a Strong Possibility according to Mayor Tory→
Netflix has announced that they will be increasing their prices in Canada. The new price hike will be immediate for new subscribers and existing subscribers will be notified by email. The new Netflix prices are below with exception of Standard plan that will be $13.99 a month, a Whopping 27% increase. Basic plan was $8.99 … Continue reading Netflix Canada to Increase Prices a Whopping 27%→
The federal liberal government is warning technology media companies in Canada to play nice and add Canadian content ASAP or else. The government announced that they will take 18 months to study how they can force tech companies operating in Canada to add more Canadian content without any cost to Canadians. Meaning at least for … Continue reading Canadian Govt is Picking Fight with Facebook, Netflix, others→
Netflix recently announced that it will be investing around half a billion dollars into Canadian media production. You would think Canada and its provinces would be happy? Turns out not so much for Province of Quebec, mainly French speaking province. Quebec provincial government has decided that they now need to tax video services across the … Continue reading Quebec Punishes Netflix Users with Tax→
Toronto users rejoice! No need to pay for Netflix if you want to watch quality movies. Toronto Library has got you covered. All you need is a library card and few minutes to setup your account. Toronto Library have introduced the free video streaming service to over 30,000 streaming videos with their partner company Kanopy, … Continue reading Toronto Public Library Launches Netflix like Free Movie Streaming Service→
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