Liberal MP Calls for Online News Act to Be Scrapped
I’ve long said the Online News Act needs to be scrapped. Now, I’m learning that at least one Liberal MP agrees with me now.
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Picking Winners and Losers: Google’s Handout List Released
The transparency list of who got what amount of money from Google via the Online Streaming Act has been released.
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Drew Wilson Was Right: Bill C-18/Media Subsidies Edition
Drew Wilson warned about the increased vulnerability of Canadian media through the subsidies that resulted in Bill C-18. It appears he had a point.
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Trump’s 25% Tariff Threat Raises Questions About Canada’s Tech Regulations
Bill C-11, Bill C-18, and the Digital Services Tax have long been trade irritants. With Trump threatening tariffs, questions are being raised.
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Possible Implications of an Election for Tech Regulation
The Canadian government is experiencing a Conservative party filibuster. So, what would an election mean to the various tech policies?
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Mainstream Media Calls on Meta to Give Them Free Money
Following the CRTC approval of Google’s Online News Act Exemption, the mainstream media demanded Meta to do the same thing.
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CRTC Approves Google’s Online News Act Application
Canadian regulator, the CRTC, has approved Google’s application for the Online News Act. It’s good for 5 years.
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CRTC Sends Letter to Meta About Screenshots At Behest of Government
The CRTC, under direction from the government, has sent a letter to Meta demanding answers about screenshots.
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CTV Screws Up News Story and Toronto Star Says It’s All Google’s Fault
Is there anything the mainstream media can’t blame Google for? A CTV controversy has led the Toronto Star to point the finger at Google.
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Online Streaming Act Payoff a Bust? Layoffs Hit Disney and Paramount
The Online Streaming Act is supposed to generate huge payoffs. Yet, layoffs hitting Disney and Paramount further puts that into question.
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