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Google, Ottawa reach deal framework over Online News Act: source – National

Google and the Canadian government have struck a framework for a deal over the Online News Act, a senior government source and multiple reports suggest. The official spoke to Global News on background as they weren’t authorized to discuss the matter publicly. Other media outlets reported an agreement reached by …

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Should news be free to access? Most Canadians say yes in poll – National

A new survey suggests that most Canadians feel news should be free and accessible for anyone, while also believing that media will find other ways to make money. Leger conducted a national online survey of 1,564 people over the weekend to seek opinions about the Liberal government’s Online News Act. …

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Ottawa will stop advertising on Facebook, Instagram amid news blocking row

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 5, 2023 12:27 pm Updated July 5, 2023 12:40 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez says the federal government will stop advertising on Facebook and Instagram. The decision comes after Meta promised to block Canadian news …

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Google offers 2 top executives to testify at parliamentary committee

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 18, 2023 9:56 am Updated March 18, 2023 9:57 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size Google says it will volunteer some of its top executives to testify at a parliamentary committee. In a statement, the company says it aims to …

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