📋 Tender Overview
Today, the CRTC is launching a public consultation to gather views on the regulatory framework for the Online News Act (formerly Bill C-18). This consultation follows the publication, on December 15, 2023, of regulations by the Department of Canadian Heritage on the application of the Act.
The?Act is intended to help Canadian news organizations reach fair commercial agreements with the largest online platforms.
The Act requires the CRTC to:
implement a bargaining framework to support fair negotiations;
handle complaints about unfair treatment of eligible news organizations; and
create a code of conduct to support fair negotiations.
The CRTC is consulting on how to set up the bargaining process and how to handle complaints about unfair treatment.
The CRTC is accepting comments until April 12, 2024, and interested parties can participate by:?
filling out the online form;?
writing to the Secretary General, CRTC, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N2; or?
sending a fax to 819-994-0218.?
All comments received will form part of the public record and will inform the CRTC’s decision.Everyone who is interested should check out the CRTC’s plan and participate in the consultation.?
