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Google and federal government reach deal over Online News Act
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. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all …
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Northern communities are being ill-served by Meta blocking news: Sen. Klyne
Northern communities are being ill-served by Meta Platforms Inc.’s decision to block news coverage on Facebook and Instagram, the Senate was told Tuesday. Marty Klyne of the Progressive Senators Group said that CBC/Radio-Canada CEO Catherine Tait had written to Meta saying that the recent wildfires in the north made Facebook updates essential. This content is …
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Online News Act comes under fire in Senate debate
The efficacy of the Online News Act was called into question during the Senate’s Question Period Tuesday. A member of the Canadian Senators Group peppered the government representative in the chamber with queries. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting …
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St-Onge cites professor to quiet Conservative MP on online bills
Conservative MP Rachael Thomas brought a motion before the House of Commons Industry Committee Thursday regarding the government’s Online News Act and Online Streaming Act. The Liberals, Bloc Québécois, and New Democrat MPs on the panel voted to defeat it. In Question Period a few hours later, the Alberta MP kept up her fight. This …
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Senators debate efficiency of Online News Act
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. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting …
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Canadian Heritage proposes Online News Act regulations, Meta’s not interested
Canadian Heritage announced its proposed regulations to implement the Online News Act, shedding some light on what platforms and news organizations can expect from the legislation once it comes into force on Dec. 19, 2023. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian …
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Facebook use remains constant despite news ban
Meta Platforms Inc. has not experienced any notable drop in Facebook usage despite banning news content from Canadian users, independent surveys have found. The story was initially reported by Reuters news agency. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and …
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CRTC releases Online News Act plan, mandatory bargaining may begin by end of 2024
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, Instagram and Threads pay news companies for its links. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the …
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Trudeau, St-Onge criticize Meta for blocking info during wildfires
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Canadian Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge have lashed out at Meta Platforms Inc., saying its blocking of news content has led to emergency information being unavailable during wildfires in western and northern Canada. Meta has instituted the ban as a reaction to the Online Streaming Act. This content is available to …
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OPINION: The Online News Act is a dismal failure that must be replaced
by Matt Hatfield, campaigns director, OpenMedia It’s increasingly obvious that the Online News Act, Bill C-18, isn’t working for anyone. Passed into law in June, C-18 is supposed to slow the ongoing collapse of Canada’s news industry. To do this, C-18 attempts to force Meta Platforms Inc. and Alphabet Inc.’s Google to pay news organizations …
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News companies ask Competition Bureau to look at Meta news-blocking
A group of news organizations have filed an application with the Competition Bureau over Meta Platforms Inc.’s decision to block Canadian news feeds from Facebook and Instagram. The Meta move comes in response to the passage of the Online Streaming Act. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN …
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New Heritage Minister St-Onge promises to battle tech giants
OTTAWA–Pascale St-Onge vows to keep up the fight with tech giants over the Online Streaming Act and the Online News Act. Wednesday she was appointed as Minister of Canadian Heritage, replacing Pablo Rodriguez, who is now Minister of Transport. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? …
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OPINION: Small independents won’t benefit from Online News Act
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. They’re usually 10 or 11, young enough to crave attention instead of rolling their eyes at any adult attempting conversation, but too old to get the …
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Feds respond to tech giants’ concerns through proposed regulations
Canadian Heritage is proposing regulations under the Online News Act that aim to clarify how the legislation will be interpreted and carried out, addressing some of the tech giants’ concerns. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media …
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Feds, Cogeco, Quebecor, say goodbye to Meta
The federal government, Quebecor Inc., and Cogeco Inc., are pulling all their advertising investments from Meta Platforms Inc. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news you need. Take a free trial or subscribe to The Wire …
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Google confirms removal of Canadian news links
Alphabet Inc.’s Google has announced it will be removing Canadian news links from its websites. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news you need. Take a free trial or subscribe to The Wire Report now. FREE …
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Meta confirms its ending news availability on its platforms
Meta Platforms Inc. said it will no longer provide news on social media platforms Facebook and Instagram now that the Online News Act, Bill C-18 is law. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news you need. …
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