Red alert in Quebec: artists must confine again

The cultural sector is once again severely impacted by the pandemic. From concert halls to libraries, many sectors had to close their doors just a few weeks after reopening in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Read the article from Radio-Canada (in French).

GAFA costs Canadian culture $1 billion

According to a Canadian Heritage assessment, the internet giants could cause a loss of more than $1 billion to local culture if the Canadian Broadcasting Act is not revised. Minister Steven Guilbeault is expected to introduce legislation this fall.

Read the article from Le Devoir (in French).

Remuneration for media publishers: Google takes a small step forward

While the Australian government is requiring Facebook and Google to pay $600 million to media publishers for publishing their content, Google would only offer $10 million a year to Canadian media. This offer does not meet the expectations of key stakeholders.

Read the article from La Presse (in French).