CRTC launches consultation on Online News Act code of conduct

By Connie Thiessen The CRTC is launching a public consultation on the proposed code of conduct for the Online News Act bargaining framework. The act, formerly known as Bill C-18, requires the commission to set up and supervise the bargaining framework to support fair negotiations between news organizations and the largest online platforms. This is the fourth consultation on the act the CRTC has launched to encourage organizations and platforms to bargain in good faith and make informed decisions during negotiations. It follows previous consultations on the mandatory bargaining process, undue preference and information gathering; another on cost recovery regulations,...