The technology and the rights are separate questions
IPTV uses internet protocol networks to deliver television. That technical description does not identify the provider’s agreements, the programmes covered, or the places and dates those agreements apply. Check the actual service and its current offer rather than relying on the word “IPTV”.
A CRTC licence is not a complete rights check
The CRTC explains that online services do not need a CRTC licence simply to stream on the Internet. It also explains that distribution rights can be limited by territory and time. As a result, the presence or absence of a CRTC licence alone does not answer whether a specific title is authorized for a specific service in Canada.
Questions to put to a provider
Ask which company supplies the service, what current channels and on-demand items are included, whether the provider is authorized to distribute that content in Canada, and whether the answer covers live, replay and pay-per-view content. Ask for the applicable terms in writing and check how to contact the business if the line-up changes.
Keep a record and make your own decision
Save the plan description, price, renewal and cancellation terms, and any written response about content rights. A large channel count, free trial, website, or payment option does not prove authorization by itself. If the answer is unclear, do not assume; seek qualified legal advice for questions about your own situation. This page is general information, not legal advice.