Canadian Association of Broadcasters

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Take a look at some or our recent news and updates about what we are doing to advocate on behalf of Canada’s private broadcasters

The CAB applauds passage of Bill C-18 in support of our vital Canadian news organizations

The Canadian Association of Broadcasters (CAB) welcomes the passage of Bill C-18, the Online News Act. This much-needed legislation will ensure that our homegrown news businesses, including those of o...

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Meta’s news blocking highlights need for Bill C-18, the Online News Act

As Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has joined the ranks of Google in blocking news for Canadians on their platforms in response to Bill C-18, the power imbalance in the Canadian ne...

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Op-Ed: Canadian news is in trouble – we can’t afford to let tech giants make its financial difficulties worse

Op-ed by CAB President Kevin Desjardins as published in The Hill Times

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Op-Ed: Google’s willingness to block Canadians’ access to news underscores need for Bill C-18

Op-ed by CAB President Kevin Desjardins as published in The Hill Times

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Majority of Canadians believe web giants should support Canadian journalism: Nanos poll

Four in five Canadians support having the Government of Canada encourage Google and Facebook to negotiate with Canadian news organizations for fair payment reflecting the value of their news content, ...

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Bill C-18: Recognizing the value of broadcasters’ news content

The Canadian Association of Broadcasters (CAB) welcomes Bill C-18, the Online News Act, as an important step towards recognizing the value of private broadcasters’ news content and providing the nec...

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