PoliticsAugust 24, 2026

discoverability

dis-KUV-uh-ruh-BIL-ih-tee

Definition

The extent to which specific content, such as Canadian media, is easily found or highlighted by users on digital streaming platforms.

Etymology

Derived from the verb discover, which comes from the Old French 'descouvrir,' meaning to uncover or reveal. The suffix '-ability' was added to form a noun denoting the capacity or quality of being found.

In the news

The term refers to government rules that influence what content streaming services present to users. Prime Minister Carney highlighted U.S. opposition to these rules as a key factor in the breakdown of recent trade negotiations.

After U.S. targets culture, Bloc asks Carney to backtrack on DST, CanCon payments

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