Canada now a global example of a disastrous government policy that abandoned principles of an open Internet, failed to take the risks of its policy seriously, and left everyone to pay a severe price.
Thanks for the update, Michael. Do you know if this will impact Google Alerts as well? I assume it will, because those alerts often link to media stories. Google Alerts are a great - and free - currency service. Now looking into alternatives just in case.
Right on the money here. The government, unions, and lobbyists sold Canadians a bill of goods. Results are entirely predictable, and Canadians will pay the price. This legislation will cost Facebook and Google nothing. Meanwhile, the few remaining independent media sources will be hammered. Bell/Rogers are laughing all the way to the bank as the government has done the dirty work for them.
Thanks for the update, Michael. Do you know if this will impact Google Alerts as well? I assume it will, because those alerts often link to media stories. Google Alerts are a great - and free - currency service. Now looking into alternatives just in case.
Right on the money here. The government, unions, and lobbyists sold Canadians a bill of goods. Results are entirely predictable, and Canadians will pay the price. This legislation will cost Facebook and Google nothing. Meanwhile, the few remaining independent media sources will be hammered. Bell/Rogers are laughing all the way to the bank as the government has done the dirty work for them.