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Senators debate efficiency of Online News Act

News | 09/22/2023 5:13 pm EDT
Senator Leo Housakos during Question Period in the Red Chamber Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022 (screenshot via SenVu).

Even though the Online News Act has become law, it is still the subject of debate in Parliament. Thursday saw a back and forth between two Senators about the provisions of the legislation.

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