C-18 Online News

• Bell Media layoffs put online news bill back in the spotlight

  Bell chief legal and regulatory officer raised concerns this week about Bill C-18, saying it won't do what it's meant to if companies restrict or block news links on their sites.

  Canada

  Jun 15, 2023
  
• As Meta tests news blocking in Canada, here are the first targets

  Meta is running a test blocking news content on Facebook and Instagram for some users in response to a Liberal government bill that would require tech giants to pay publishers.

  Canada

  Jun 13, 2023
  
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• Meta to test blocking news on Facebook, Instagram in Canada over Bill C-18

  The company says it wants to work out the kinks before permanently blocking news on its platforms when the Liberal government's online news act becomes law.

  Canada

  Jun 1, 2023
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• Google says it may ‘assess’ future news access in Canada over Bill C-18

  A Google executive told a Senate committee the company has shared its concerns with the government's online news bill for over a year, but those concerns have not been considered.

  Tech

  May 3, 2023
• Google won’t rule out blocking news in Canada if Liberal bill passes, exec tells MPs

  Earlier this year, Google ran a five-week test that prevented 3.3 per cent of its Canadians users from seeing news links when searching for journalism on its search engine.

  Tech

  Apr 20, 2023
• Google executive committee testimony over blocked news access delayed by glitches

  Four executives were summoned to appear after Google confirmed it was conducting a test to limit news access to some Canadian users in response to the proposed Online News Act.

  Canada

  Mar 6, 2023