Your Levelling the Digital Playing Field update

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August 3, 2021

Dear News Media Canada members,

Here is your weekly roundup of headlines related to the ongoing advocacy to ensure tech giants like Facebook and Google pay their fair share for journalistic work. Check out the headlines below for happenings in both Canada and around the world.

News Media Canada responds to Heritage Canada’s stance on collective negotiation with digital platforms

“The Government recognizes the need for revenue sharing; understands that there is a negotiating imbalance between digital platforms and news outlets; and acknowledges the need for tools that allow press publishers to negotiate commercial deals on a level playing field,” said Paul Deegan, President and CEO of News Media Canada.

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Dear News Media Canada members,

Here is your weekly roundup of headlines related to the ongoing advocacy to ensure tech giants like Facebook and Google pay their fair share for journalistic work. Check out the headlines below for happenings in both Canada and around the world.

News Media Canada responds to Heritage Canada’s stance on collective negotiation with digital platforms

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