Meetings between the heritage ministry and representatives from Facebook and Google have taken place, with further discussions anticipated. These ongoing conversations aim to navigate the intricacies of the legislation and reach mutually agreeable terms.
The introduction of this legislation stems from grievances within Canada’s media industry, which seeks stricter regulations to safeguard news businesses from being overshadowed in the online advertising market by tech companies.
The Canadian Parliament’s requirement for tech giants to compensate news publishers for the use of their articles has garnered support from industry professionals like Danielle Coffey. The global industry group News Media Alliance commends Canada’s stand against Big Tech and hopes to see similar actions taken in the United States and beyond.
