Liberals will not repeal Online News and Streaming Acts for now

Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault affirmed that the Canadian government currently has no plans to repeal the Online Streaming Act or the Online News Act, despite ongoing U.S. trade negotiations that may influence their future. Both Acts, which impact U.S. tech giants like Meta and Google, have faced scrutiny from U.S. lawmakers, with suggestions from Prime Minister Mark Carney about potential amendments to ensure wider access to local news.

Want More Context? 🔎