Despite pushback from technology giants, the Canadian federal government has remained steadfast in its decision not to make changes. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently criticized Meta and Google, accusing them of employing “bullying tactics” to campaign against the legislation.
Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez, the bill’s proponent, stated that the government will proceed with a regulatory and implementation process once the legislation takes effect. Rodriguez emphasized the importance of standing up to tech giants on behalf of Canadian citizens.
In response to the bill’s approval in the Senate, Danielle Coffey, president of the News Media Alliance, commended the Canadian Parliament for holding Big Tech accountable and demanding fair compensation for news publishers. Coffey expressed hope for similar actions in the United States and elsewhere.
News-Sharing compensated in Canada
Google remains determined to find a viable solution, having proposed pragmatic approaches to address the concerns raised. The company’s spokesperson, Shay Purdy, reiterated the unworkability of the current bill while expressing a continued willingness to collaborate with the government on finding a way forward.
