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How platform power is reshaping access to Canadian news (lemmy.ca)
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More Canadians now encounter news and cultural content through a small number of dominant digital platforms. While this has changed how information circulates, it also raises questions about visibility, accountability, and who ultimately shapes what audiences see.

From a policy perspective, platform design, algorithms, and business incentives increasingly influence how Canadian journalism is distributed and discovered. That has implications for news sustainability, public broadcasting, and democratic discourse.

Curious how others here see this shift.

What policy levers, if any, should Canada be considering to ensure access to Canadian news in a platform-dominated environment?

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[–] sbv@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 month ago

I'd say we should open more business models and tax write-offs for legit news producers with majority Canadian ownership. I'd be ecstatic if there were disincentives for media concentration and foreign ownership.

But generally I'd prefer that the government avoid picking winners. The whole news subsidy thing feels like a bad idea: direct funding of legacy outlets creates a perception of bias, even if it's unjustified.