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How platform power is reshaping access to Canadian news (lemmy.ca)
submitted 3 months ago by Friendscndm@lemmy.ca to c/canadapolitics@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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[–] FreeBooteR69@lemmy.ca 3 points 3 months ago

I think providing some money and support to Canadian platforms like those on thesocialweb.ca would help public conversation, free from corporate pressure. Also sign e-6879 if you are concerned about foreign influence in our media.