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Take a look at some or our recent news and updates about what we are doing to advocate on behalf of Canada’s private broadcasters

Meta’s news blocking highlights need for Bill C-18, the Online News Act

As Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has joined the ranks of Google in blocking news for Canadians on their platforms in response to Bill C-18, the power imbalance in the Canadian ne...

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Op-Ed: Canadian news is in trouble – we can’t afford to let tech giants make its financial difficulties worse

Op-ed by CAB President Kevin Desjardins as published in The Hill Times

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The CAB welcomes passage of Bill C-11, looks ahead to policy direction

The Canadian Association of Broadcasters (CAB) welcomes the long-awaited passage of Bill C-11, the Online Streaming Act, and looks forward to working together with the government to establish a sustai...

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Canada’s private broadcasters shine at Canadian Screen Awards

It was an eventful week for Canadian TV and film as the Canadian Screen Awards winners were announced throughout Canadian Screen Week. The Canadian Association of Broadcasters (CAB) was proud to see m...

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The CAB urges the Government to pass Bill C-11 for the future of the broadcasting sector

As the national voice of Canada’s private broadcasters, the Canadian Association of Broadcasters (CAB) is pleased to see the Minister of Canadian Heritage’s motion on Bill C-11 tabled yesterday, w...

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

Op-ed by CAB President Kevin Desjardins as published in The Hill Times

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