Law note · Canada
Online News Act
cite S.C. 2023, c. 23
stage IN FORCE in force since 2023-12-19
Requires operators of designated digital news intermediaries (large search engines and social media platforms meeting the revenue and user thresholds set in regulations, to bargain with eligible Canadian news businesses and reach compensation agreements; failing agreement, mandatory mediation and final offer arbitration apply. Administered by the CRTC. Received Royal Assent June 22, 2023; came into force December 19, 2023 (180 days after assent).
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