"CanCon" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Abbreviation of Canadian content. Etymology templates: {{abbreviation of|en|Canadian content}} Abbreviation of Canadian content. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} CanCon (uncountable)
  1. (informal, Canada, broadcasting) Canadian content, in the context of Canadian regulations setting minimum quotas of Canadian content for Canadian radio and television broadcasters. Wikipedia link: CanCon Tags: Canada, informal, uncountable Categories (topical): Broadcasting Synonyms: Cancon

Alternative forms

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