CRTC paves way for annual $100m contribution to Canadian news orgs

eAwazLocal News

Ottawa– The CRTC is issuing its first decision under the Online News Act Application and Exemption Regulations (the Regulations). This decision will pave the way for Google to contribute $100 million annually to Canadian news organizations through the Canadian Journalism Collective (CJC). The Online News Act (the Act) received Royal Assent on June 22, 2023, and on December 19, 2023, the Regulations came into …