Google said it would remove links to news articles on its search function for Canadian users once a new national law takes effect that compels digital platforms to compensate domestic media outlets
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https://www.wsj.com/articles/google-to-block-canada-news-links-from-search-function-in-response-to-law-9fb56046Updated June 29, 2023 4:19 pm ETOfficials from Google and the Canadian government held talks to address the company’s concerns about legislative moves to force digital platforms to pay media outlets.
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