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Online News Regulatory Policy CRTC 2024-327, mandatory bargaining framework

CRTC 2024-327

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In force since 12 December 2024.

A news media bargaining code rule binding public and private bodies.

What this law does

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Establishes operational procedures for mandatory bargaining under the Online News Act: a 90-day bargaining period, followed by a 120-day mediation phase, and a 45-day final offer arbitration (FOA) period. Also governs undue-preference complaints filed by eligible news businesses against platforms, and mandates data collection from both platforms and news businesses to support annual auditor reports.

A separate code-of-conduct regulation was consulted on in late 2024 (CRTC 2024-236 Notice of Consultation) but had not been registered as of the date shown.

What it reaches

Instrument type

guidance published by a regulator

Categories

Bargaining code

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