CRTC to Impose Fee on Google for Online News Law’s Operating Costs

CRTC to Impose Fee on Google for Online News Law’s Operating Costs
The logo of Google is seen outside Google Bay View facilities during the Made by Google event in Mountain View, California, U.S. on Aug. 13, 2024. Reuters/Manuel Orbegozo/File Photo
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OTTAWAA Canadian regulator said on Wednesday it will impose a fee on Google to recover the cost of enforcing a law that requires large internet platforms to pay for news content on their websites.

The imposition of the levy on the Mountain View, California-based search engine giant comes at a time of increased tension between Canada and the United States over trade, border security, and a digital services tax on U.S. technology firms.