While Google would also be affected by the implementation of the Online News Act, the company has not yet announced any plans to officially discontinue its services in Canada. However, Google began testing methods to block news access in the country as early as February.
The impact of Meta’s decision to remove news content from its platforms in Canada, and the potential repercussions on the media landscape, remains to be seen. As the industry adapts to new regulations, stakeholders will closely monitor how news organizations, tech companies, and government entities navigate this evolving landscape.
