Feds Face New Pressure to Help Hobbled Newspaper Industry Amid More Shutdowns

Feds Face New Pressure to Help Hobbled Newspaper Industry Amid More Shutdowns
Heritage Minister Melanie Joly rises during question period in the House of Commons on Nov. 24, 2017. Ottawa is coming under fresh pressure to find a way to rescue the ailing Canadian newspaper industry. The Canadian Press/Justin Tang
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Ottawa is coming under fresh pressure to find a way to save the ailing Canadian newspaper industry, although the Liberals remain steadfast in their argument that the solution lies in the transition to digital platforms and more viable business models.

Torstar Corp. and Postmedia Network Inc. announced Nov. 27 they will cut nearly 300 jobs as they plan to shutter more than 30 newspapers across the country, with most of the dailies and community weeklies affected based in Ontario.