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PM Carney Reshapes Canada’s Digital Policies Amid Controversy

8/9/2025

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Prime Minister Mark Carney is shaking up Canada’s digital landscape, moving away from Justin Trudeau's strategies. He signaled potential revisions to the Online News Act while grappling with U.S. demands to scrap the Online Streaming Act, which requires foreign services to support Canadian content. Critics warn these policies could stifle trade and limit consumer options.

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Prime Minister Mark Carney is shaking up Canada’s digital landscape, moving away from Justin Trudeau's strategies. He signaled potential revisions to the Online News Act while grappling with U.S. demands to scrap the Online Streaming Act, which requires foreign services to support Canadian content. Critics warn these policies could stifle trade and limit consumer options.