Google selects Canadian Journalism Collective to distribute $100 million to Canadian news organizations
Google has selected the Canadian Journalism Collective (CJC) to oversee the distribution of $100 million annually to eligible Canadian news organizations in compliance with the Online News Act.
Key Points
- CJC to manage distribution of funds to eligible news organizations
- Criteria for eligibility includes being designated as qualified Canadian journalism organizations
- Funds to be distributed proportionately based on the number of full-time journalists employed
- Google awaiting exemption from federal broadcast regulator to proceed with fund payment
Pros
- Supports Canadian news organizations financially
- Promotes diversity in the Canadian news ecosystem
Cons
- Potential bias in distribution of funds
- Impacts of government involvement in media funding