Pablo Rodriguez
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Conservatives say curbing debate on online streaming bill is ‘draconian,’ ‘disturbing’Bill C-11, as it is known in Parliament, updates Canada's broadcasting laws and would regulate streaming services such as Netflix, as well as YouTube, Spotify and TikTok.CanadaJun 13
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Quebec wants federal language law reform to drop reference about promoting EnglishThose amendments would remove language from the bill calling for the promotion of English and add recognition that French is Quebec's common language.CanadaJun 10
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Canadian programming will see at least $1.B a year from online streaming bill: ministerHeritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez said some of the money will go to support Indigenous productions, minorities productions and French productions from QuebecEntertainmentJun 6
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Heritage minister not worried Facebook will ban news over new billThe Liberal government introduced a bill earlier this month that would force digital giants to compensate news outlets for reusing their work.CanadaApr 27
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Feds to force tech giants like Facebook, Google to pay for news with new billThe online news law will create a framework for professional media outlets to collectively negotiate compensation deals with online platforms.CanadaApr 5
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After missing 100-day deadline, Liberal online harms bill still months awayThe government is still months away from introducing its promised online harms legislation after missing its self-imposed 100-day deadline in early February.CanadaMar 30
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Ottawa unveils winning design of national LGBTQ2S+ monument set for 2025The winning design, featuring a silver mirrored mosaic interior influenced by a thunderhead cloud and disco balls, was unveiled today at an event.CanadaMar 24
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Liberals say new online streaming bill won’t hurt free speech — but some remain skepticalThe bill would require streaming services to follow Canadian content rules, ensuring the companies pay into cultural funds and display a certain amount of Canadian content.CanadaFeb 4
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Liberals aim to quell free speech concerns with new Online Streaming ActThe Online Streaming Act would force web firms to offer a set amount of Canadian content and invest heavily in Canada's cultural industries, including film, television and music.PoliticsFeb 2
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Trudeau’s heritage minister has a chance to reset social media regulations. Will he take it?Pablo Rodriguez is seen as a steady hand with keen political instincts. He’ll need them if the government intends to move forward with controversial plans to regulate social media.CanadaOct 26, 2021
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