Blank front pages on Canadian newspapers

A blank page: that’s what could happen to print media if publishers aren’t paid when Facebook and Google use their content. On February 4, various Canadian newspapers left their front pages completely blank to send a message to the federal government.

Read the article from Le Journal de Montréal.

Google bares its teeth to Australian media

Reacting to the Australian government’s plans to make GAFAM pay when they display content from news publishers, Google threatened to block access to its search engine in Australia. According to the managing director of Google Australia and New Zealand, the proposed model would be unworkable, creating operational burdens and financial risks for the web giants.

Read the article from CBC.

Since this article was written, Facebook has been the one to carry out these threats. Media publications have been deleted from the news feeds.

Federal cabinet reshuffle

Quebec MP François-Philippe Champagne has been appointed Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry. What will be his priority? Health and the economy. We hope the review of the Copyright Act will be included in his recovery plan.

Read the article from Radio-Canada.