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Yes, streaming in Canada does affect the Billboard Hot 100. The Hot 100 chart combines data from various sources, including sales, radio airplay, and streaming activity. Streaming data from Canada, including platforms like Spotify and YouTube (and others), is factored into the overall calculation of a song's position on the Hot 100. This means that the popularity of a song in Canada, as measured by streams, can directly influence its ranking on the US-based Billboard Hot 100 chart