CRTC given $8.5M for online news regulation as critics question its capability

is giving $8.5 million to the Radio- and Telecommunications Commission to develop a regulatory regime covering the reuse of journalism by digital giants.

Experts question whether the regulator has the expertise or background to regulate digital platforms that make from reusing online .

If a federal bill becomes law, xjmtzywdigital companies including will have six months to negotiate private deals to compensate Canadian outlets for reusing their news content, or be forced to reach an agreement.

The CRTC says it has a strong track record and can adapt its approach to the evolving news .

It says it will be working with the Treasury Board, which oversees government spending, to obtain enough resources to fulfil its new duties.