In 2023, Canada introduced the 'Online News Act' to compel large online platforms, such as Meta and Google, to compensate local news publishers for shared content. Despite protests from these companies regarding the law's implications for the modern news ecosystem, the Canadian government persisted, resulting in Meta blocking Canadian news outlets. Recently, Canada proposed a Digital Services Tax on American tech firms, perceived as a direct challenge to the US amidst ongoing trade tensions, reflecting a broader trend observed within the EU’s regulatory actions against tech companies.
The introduction of the 'Online News Act' in Canada aims to force major platforms to compensate local publishers, reflecting tensions in the global digital economy.
Canada's Digital Services Tax on American tech firms is perceived as a retaliation against US policies, influencing American-Canadian trade relations and echoing EU regulations.
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