CBC to challenge order requiring disclosure of Gem subscriber numbers | Unpublished
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Author: Anja Karadeglija
Publication Date: August 26, 2025 - 14:54

CBC to challenge order requiring disclosure of Gem subscriber numbers

August 26, 2025

CBC/Radio-Canada is going to court to defend its refusal to disclose subscriber numbers for its Gem streaming service.

The move comes after the information commissioner ordered CBC to make available the number of paid subscribers to Gem.



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