An Act respecting online communications platforms that make news content available to persons in Canada

Tells Google and Meta they have to pay Canadian news outlets when those outlets' stories appear on their platforms. Meta said no and blocked Canadian news from Facebook and Instagram instead. Google paid up.

Issues this bill touches

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  Online News Act. Requires platforms (Meta, Google) to compensate Canadian news publishers for displaying their content. Meta responded with the news block.

Legislative historyi

1. IntroducedApril 5, 2022

   Tabled in the originating chamber by the sponsor.

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2. First readingApril 5, 2022

   First reading in the House of Commons.

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3. Second readingMay 31, 2022

   Second reading in the House of Commons.

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4. Third readingDecember 14, 2022

   Third reading in the House of Commons.

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5. First readingFebruary 2, 2023

   First reading in the Senate.

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6. Second readingApril 18, 2023

   Second reading in the Senate.

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7. Third readingJune 15, 2023

   Third reading in the Senate.

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8. Royal assentJune 22, 2023

   Royal assent received.

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9. Second readingMay 4, 2026

   Debated in principle; vote sends the bill to committee.

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