News Media Canada Welcomes Passage of Online News Act

Calls on Ottawa to address other issues affecting the news businessTORONTO, June 22, 2023--(BUSINESS WIRE)--News Media Canada welcomes the passage of Bill C-18, the Online News Act, which allows for news businesses – large and small – to come together to negotiate fair market arrangements for news content with dominant search and social media companies. "This is an important first step to level the playing field and address the significant market power imbalance between publishers and platforms, and to restore fairness and ensure the sustainability of the Canadian news media ecosystem," said Jamie Irving, chair of News Media Canada. "Real journalism, created by real journalists, continues to be demanded by Canadians and is vital to our democracy, but it costs real money," said Paul Deegan, president and chief executive officer of News Media Canada. Counsel Public Affairs Inc. acted as advisors to News Media Canada. About News Media CanadaNews Media Canada is the voice of the print and digital media industry in Canada, representing hundreds of trusted titles in every province and territory.