The Canadian government has struck a deal with Meta Platforms Inc., signaling a significant shift in the ongoing saga surrounding the dissemination...
The Canadian government has struck a deal with Meta Platforms Inc., signaling a significant shift in the ongoing saga surrounding the dissemination of news and regulation of social media platforms in the country., a move that sparked widespread debate about the role tech giants have in supporting and funding news media in Canada.
Canadian Minister of Heritage, Pascale Rodriguez, acknowledged the complexities of regulating online platforms, stating,"We recognize that our initial approach with Bill C-18 may have been misguided, and we are committed to working with all industry stakeholders, not justShe added, "we're sorry for all the harm Bill C-18 has caused and the hundreds of well-paying journalism jobs that have been lost as a result of this bill.
"We know now that we caused irreparable harm that led to the loss of critical channels for news distribution and the sharing of fact-based accurate information that Canadian communities need to thrive and stay informed. Our actions were bad for democracy, bad for business and bad for society in general. We're very sorry."
Key provisions of the deal include the establishment of a framework for ongoing dialogue between Meta and Canadian regulators to address emerging challenges in the digital landscape.
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