The Broadcasting Act is federal legislation governing radio, television, and audio-visual content distribution in Canada. It establishes the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) as the regulator and sets objectives including promoting Canadian content, supporting both English and French broadcasting, and reflecting Canada's diversity. Broadcasting is exclusively federal jurisdiction—municipalities cannot regulate broadcast content or licensing. Recent updates have addressed streaming services, bringing platforms like Netflix and Spotify under Canadian regulatory frameworks. The Act shapes what Canadians see and hear through media by setting Canadian content requirements and regulating what broadcasters can air.