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Canada and Google reach deal to settle news dispute

According to Tin Tuc newspaper November 30, 2023 07:15

On November 29, CBC News reported that the Canadian government and Google have reached an agreement to resolve disputes related to the Online News Act, also known as Bill C-18.

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The agreement will allow Canadian news media to continue to be shared on Google’s platform, and in return, the tech company will pay news publishers $100 million a year. It also clarifies how the bill will be implemented through regulations.

Bill C-18 sets out a framework that would require tech companies like Google and Meta to enter into agreements with Canadian news providers to pay for news content to be shared on their platforms. The fees are estimated to cost about $172 million a year. Both Google and Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, have objected, with Meta blocking Canadian news on its social media platform.

Taking these first steps with Google is important, CBC reported, citing an unnamed source. It is a solution to ensure the viability of media and restore balance between commercial platforms.

Bill C-18 is expected to come into effect on December 19, 2023, and to date, Meta's negotiations with the Canadian Government have not resumed.

According to Tin Tuc newspaper
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