Meta removed news content entirely from its platforms for Canadian users, cutting off a vital distribution channel for publishers.

By ensuring fair compensation, the Act seeks to sustain journalism in Canada, a vital pillar of democracy.

The Online News Act represents a significant effort by the Canadian government to support the nation's news media in the digital age. Its success will depend on effective implementation and the responses of both digital platforms and news organizations.

Canada's local business news is vanishing: 516 outlets closed since 2008, shrinking community voices and entrepreneurial storytelling.