Australia's Parliament on Thursday passed the final amendments to the so-called News Media Bargaining Code that forces Google and Facebook to pay for news. WATCH | Newspaper publisher on making tech giants pay for news:Newspaper publisher on making tech giants pay for news CBC News Manitoba 6:09 Bob Cox, publisher of the Winnipeg Free Press, says local news could be in trouble if the government doesn't take bold action. In a statement, Meg Sinclair, head of communications for Facebook Canada, said the company is "exploring" investments in news licensing and programs to support sustainability of journalism in Canada, but isn't in any discussions about specific licensing agreements. What Canada can learnAs for what can be learned from Australia's situation, Carson said Canada should consider whether Australia took the right approach. "We need to find a solution that is sustainable for news publishers, small and large, digital platforms, and for the health of our democracy," he said on Tuesday.

Source: CBC News February 25, 2021 20:48 UTC