Does Canada still need a public broadcaster?
By Evan Mitsui
in CBC
Canada’s media landscape is increasingly fragmented and there are also growing concerns about the impacts of misinformation and disinformation online.
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As big tech aims to silence Canadian news media in retaliation for Bill C-18, FRIENDS is stepping in to fill the void. Check back on a regular basis, as we amplify Canadian voices and Canadian stories that need to be heard.
The Online News Act gets an edit. Can it prevent the next Metroland meltdown?
By Edward Greenspon and Chris Dornan
in Public Policy Forum
Recently released regulations have put a new face on the legislation designed to save the Canadian news media. Edward Greenspon and Chris Dornan, authors of The Shattered Mirror, explain what this means for the future of news.
Read articleMass journalism layoffs don’t just mean a gap in news coverage. Experts worry they’ll hurt democracy too
By Clara Pasieka
in CBC
Toronto Star owner announced it would cut 600 jobs at regional papers late last week
Read articleMost Canadians view about Online News Act is news should be free, survey suggests
By The Canadian Press
in National Newswatch
OTTAWA — A new survey suggests that most Canadians feel news should be free and accessible for anyone, while also believing that media will find other ways to make money.
Read articleNordstar to put Metroland newspaper group into bankruptcy, more than 70 weekly papers to go digital only
By Andrew Willis and Joe Castaldo
in The Globe and Mail
Toronto Star publisher Nordstar Capital LP announced plans to put Metroland Media Group, its regional newspaper business, into bankruptcy protection on Friday, a move that eliminated605 jobs, or two-thirds of Metroland’s work force, and will convert more than 70 weekly papers into digital-only publications.
Read articleTrudeau says other countries are quietly backing Canada in fight over Online News Act
By Darren Major
in CBC
Act would see tech giants pay media outlets for news content they share or repurpose on their platforms
Read articleQuebec Federation of Journalists calling for mass boycott of Facebook and Instagram on Sept. 15
By The Canadian Press & News Staff
in CityNews Everywhere
The Quebec Federation of Professional Journalists (FPJQ) is calling on Canadians to participate in a one-day boycott of Facebook and Instagram on Friday September 15, 2023 – the International Day of Democracy.
Read articlePrinceton mayor frustrated by Facebook blocks on town content
By Casey Richardson
in Castanet
Princeton Mayor Spencer Coyne is frustrated that the town is no longer able to post links from its website to social media, possibly as part of ongoing news-related changes at Facebook parent company Meta.
Read articleQuebec journalists urge public to boycott Facebook, Instagram on Sept. 15
By Coralie Laplante
in The Montreal Gazette
By not consulting or posting on the Meta platforms, Quebecers would be protesting against its decision to block news distribution.
Read articleInside Canada’s fight with Facebook
By Kyle Duggan
in Politico
OTTAWA, Ont. — Canada’s Liberal government picked a fight with two U.S. tech giants by passing legislation forcing Meta and Google to pay news publishers for content. But the battle hasn’t gone quite as expected.
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