Description: Google and Facebook are two of the biggest companies in the world. You might say they're modern-day Goliaths. They are using their monopoly power to scoop up 80% of online advertising revenues and to free ride on the news content produced by hardworking journalists and publishers across Canada. Maybe it's time to start leveling the playing field a little, so the Davids of this world can start fighting back.
In a democracy, nothing is more vital than a healthy, vibrant local news media. But the threats from Big Tech are increasing every day. The future of your local news is at stake.
The government’s 100-day plan will place Canada in the front ranks of global leadership standing up for local news. The commitment is clear. All parties in Parliament support decisive action.
News Media Canada, representing hundreds of trusted titles in our print and digital media industry, and our news publishing partners across Canada and around the world, call on Canadian parliamentarians to work together to level the digital playing field between local news and Big Tech.