This week, Google struck an agreement with the federal government that will see the online giant pay $100 million to news outlets across the country.
The compensation was required by the Online News Act. The Trudeau government said the law was needed to support journalism that drives civic engagement, counters disinformation and upholds democracy.
Details of how the $100 million in compensation will be managed and distributed have not yet been published. Here is what we know so far.
What is the Canadian Online News Act?
Bill C-18, the Online News Act, became law on June 22, 2023; it doesn’t take effect until December 19. Regulations detailing
