What is Canadian Pornography, and why does it exist?

What is it about?

In Canada, sexually explicit adult films are subject to many of the same regulations as other cultural products, such as requirements for Canadian content. These regulations both legitimize and provide extra-legal control of the films. The regulations also contribute to a distinctly Canadian pornography, consistent with the existence of other national pornographies.

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Why is it important?

Media discussions of Canadian government regulations concerning pornography generally treat the notion of Canadian pornography as a source of humour. This distracts from the realities of the pornographic film industry in Canada, and discourages further examination of that industry.