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

Given the importance of legitimate, professional newsrooms to Canada’s democracy, these foreign web giants should not be able to choose the winners and losers in our local media landscape.

Opinion
BY KEVIN DESJARDINS
March 1, 2023

Opinion | BY KEVIN DESJARDINS | March 1, 2023

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Sudan’s warring sides and the long-simmering ethnic conflict

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Balanced approach needed on right-to-repair bill, protecting IP rights and public safety

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Reflections from a new citizen

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Public Safety Canada’s dealing with natural and communication infrastructure disasters

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As COP29 wraps up, will Canada finally stop funding fossils this fall?

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