Canadian culture, French are fundamental rights — not trade irritants, Carney says

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Carney said the U.S. put pressure on Canada to adjust its position on discoverability rules, which if implemented would affect what options Canadians see when they use streaming services.

He said French-language labels were also on the list of American irritants.

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