Polling by Research Co. and Glacier Media suggests the consequences of the Online News Act could convince Canadians to change up how and where they find their news
For the past couple of weeks, talk in Ottawa has focused on Bill C-18, also known as the Online News Act.
The government has relied upon two key messages to discuss Bill C-18. First it was touted as a way to save local media outlets by injecting cash into depleted newsrooms. More recently, the legislation has been hyped as a way to stand up for Canadians against bullying and intimidation from foreign-based corporations.
As the war of words between government officials and company lobbyists continues, the possibility of an internet experience where Canadians are unable to access local stories on news aggregators is real. Similar proportions of Canadians aged 35 to 54 and aged 55 and over seek online news every day. The proportion drops to 37 per cent among the youngest adults.
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