TAGGED AS ONLINE NEWS ACT
Google still opposes ‘unworkable’ bargaining process as stakeholders give CRTC Online News Act recommendations
Internet and Governance | 04/17/2024 6:52 pm EDT
Canadian broadcasters are encouraging the CRTC to make sure the bargaining framework between news businesses and online platforms, mandated by the Online News Act, prioritizes...
Cardozo calls on government to renew digital tax credit for media
Media | 04/10/2024 5:08 pm EDT
A member of the Progressive Senators Group is calling on the federal government to renew the digital tax credit.
Andrew Cardozo was one of four Senators who hosted a round...
CRTC kicks off Online News Act consultation
Internet and Governance | 03/13/2024 4:46 pm EDT
The CRTC launched its first public consultation on the Online News Act’s regulatory framework to gain...
Online News Act proceeding coming in March
Media | 02/13/2024 5:10 pm EST
The CRTC will initiate public consultation on Canada's Online News Act, formerly known as Bill C-18, next...
CRTC commissioner encourages participation in upcoming consultations
Media | 01/22/2024 4:02 pm EST
As it gears up to launch several public consultations aimed at modernizing...
Blanchet says CBC cuts at worst possible time
Internet and Governance | 12/06/2023 1:48 pm EST
The Bloc Québécois is continuing its fight against cutbacks at CBC/Radio-Canada. Tuesday in Question...
Google and federal government reach deal over Online News Act
Internet and Governance | 11/29/2023 7:51 pm EST
Alphabet Inc.’s Google and the federal government have resolved their dispute over the Online News Act, with the tech giant agreeing to annually compensate news organizations $100 million and continue sharing Canadian news content on its platforms.
Heritage minister...
Northern communities are being ill-served by Meta blocking news: Sen. Klyne
Internet and Governance | 11/01/2023 3:46 pm EDT
Northern communities are being ill-served by Meta Platforms Inc.’s...
Online News Act comes under fire in Senate debate
Internet and Governance | 10/18/2023 5:23 pm EDT
The efficacy of the Online News Act was called into question during the Senate’s Question Period...
St-Onge cites professor to quiet Conservative MP on online bills
Media | 10/06/2023 6:08 pm EDT
Conservative MP Rachael Thomas brought a motion before the House of Commons...
Communication association proposes ‘safe harbor’ provision to retain tech giants in Canadian news market
Internet and Governance | 10/03/2023 6:18 pm EDT
International communications trade association,...
Senators debate efficiency of Online News Act
Internet and Governance | 09/22/2023 5:13 pm EDT
Even though the Online News Act has become law, it is still the subject of debate in Parliament. Thursday...
Meta’s fight with feds impacts emergency info sharing for southwestern Ont. municipality
Internet and Governance | 09/13/2023 5:46 pm EDT
The Online News Act standoff between the federal...
Canadian Heritage proposes Online News Act regulations, Meta’s not interested
Internet and Governance | 09/01/2023 5:59 pm EDT
Canadian Heritage announced its proposed regulations to implement the...
Facebook use remains constant despite news ban
Internet and Governance | 08/29/2023 4:45 pm EDT
Meta Platforms Inc. has not experienced any notable drop in Facebook usage despite banning news content...
CRTC releases Online News Act plan, mandatory bargaining may begin by end of 2024
Internet and Governance | 08/24/2023 5:26 pm EDT
The CRTC announced its action plan to implement the Online News Act which will see online platforms such as Alphabet Inc.’s Google and Meta Platform Inc.’s Facebook,...
Trudeau, St-Onge criticize Meta for blocking info during wildfires
Internet and Governance | 08/21/2023 4:42 pm EDT
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Canadian Heritage Minister Pascale...
OPINION: The Online News Act is a dismal failure that must be replaced
Internet and Governance | 08/18/2023 5:05 pm EDT
by Matt Hatfield, campaigns director, OpenMedia
It’s increasingly...
News companies ask Competition Bureau to look at Meta news-blocking
Media | 08/08/2023 12:40 pm EDT
A group of news organizations have filed an application with the...
New Heritage Minister St-Onge promises to battle tech giants
Internet and Governance | 07/26/2023 5:04 pm EDT
OTTAWA–Pascale St-Onge vows to keep up the fight with tech giants over...
OPINION: Small independents won’t benefit from Online News Act
Internet and Governance | 07/21/2023 5:38 pm EDT
by Heather Wright, publisher of The Independent of Petrolia and Central Lambton and The Herald
At every family gathering there is that kid who just wants to be seen....
Feds respond to tech giants’ concerns through proposed regulations
Internet and Governance | 07/11/2023 5:14 pm EDT
Canadian Heritage is proposing regulations under the Online News Act that...
Feds, Cogeco, Quebecor, say goodbye to Meta
Internet and Governance | 07/05/2023 5:54 pm EDT
The federal government, Quebecor Inc., and Cogeco Inc., are pulling all their advertising investments...
Google confirms removal of Canadian news links
Internet and Governance | 06/30/2023 12:00 am EDT
Alphabet Inc.’s Google has announced it will be removing Canadian news links from its websites.
The...
Meta confirms its ending news availability on its platforms
Media | 06/22/2023 7:39 pm EDT
Meta Platforms Inc. said it will no longer provide news on social media...