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Google Allocates $100 Million to Canadian Media Organizations
In a move to support Canadian journalism, Google has transferred $100 million to the Canadian Journalism Collective, a nonprofit organization managed by independent publishers and broadcasters. This initiative is part of Google's compliance with a regulatory framework established in late 2023.
The Canadian Journalism Collective announced in mid-December that the first portion of these funds will be distributed by the end of January to media outlets whose content has been shared or reused by Google. The annual commitment of $100 million reflects an agreement requiring Google to contribute financially to Canadian media in exchange for the use and dissemination of their content.
This agreement aligns with Canada’s Online News Act, which mandates digital platforms to establish commercial agreements with news organizations for the distribution of their work. While Google has complied with the legislation, other digital companies have opted for different approaches, such as restricting access to Canadian news content to avoid financial obligations.
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