Gatineau—The CRTC is publishing its Strategic Plan: Connecting Canadians through technology and culture. The plan details the CRTC’s priorities with a focus on delivering tangible results for Canadians. Last year, the CRTC released its areas of focus. It has made progress in those priority areas by, among other things: Implementing a renewed approach to competition and investment in Internet and cellphone services, which has helped …
Ottawa–Gatineau—Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). The CRTC is launching a public consultation on Google’s exemption application under the Online News Act (formerly Bill C-18). The Online News Act received Royal Assent on June 22, 2023, and on December 19, 2023, the Online News Act Application and Exemption Regulations (the Regulations) came into force. The Online News Act aims to ensure that online platforms that make Canadian …
SAGUENAY – Local journalism reflects our day-to-day realities, informs us about issues that might affect us and, through storytelling, unites us as neighbours and Canadians. The Government of Canada remains committed to ensuring that all Canadians can access sustainable and robust independent news. Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced $58.8 million in funding to extend the Local Journalism Initiative …
GATINEAU – The Government of Canada released the final regulations for the Online News Act. The Act aims to enhance fairness in the Canadian digital marketplace and to contribute to the sustainability of the Canadian news sector. It does this by establishing a bargaining framework for commercial agreements between the largest digital platforms and news businesses. This framework includes several safeguards …
GATINEAU – A strong, independent, and free press is fundamental to our democracy. The Online News Act, passed into law this spring, will help newsrooms across Canada negotiate fair compensation when their work appears on the dominant digital platforms. Pascale St. Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced proposed regulations to implement the Online News Act. The proposed regulations provide clarity on …
