The Trudeau government has signaled it has plans to extend taxpayer bailouts for mainstream media outlets as Canadians are increasingly seeking alternative news sources.
The Trudeau government is looking to impose as part of its Sustainable and Equitable Broadcasting Regulatory Framework new 'binding' woke mandates of 'inclusion' and 'diversity.'
The assertion that Canadians desire increased regulation of internet content comes in contradiction to a February 2022 report which revealed widespread opposition to internet censorship.
The Canadian government is considering the creation of a new Digital Safety Commission to monitor internet content considered 'hurtful' and to establish rules for platforms backed up by strong enforcement mechanisms.
The funding will continue despite a 2021 briefing note from the heritage department showing that the millions in government bailout money never succeed in saving mismanaged media outlets