Prime Minister Mark Carney is considering replacing or rescinding the Online News Act.

Carney suggested that his government was considering the move while speaking in West Kelowna, B.C., about a loan and other supports for the softwood lumber industry. Per the National Post , Carney was asked about the Online News Act — also known as Bill C-18 — and Carney said that rescinding the legislation was “part of our thinking.”

The core concern is around the bill’s impact on local news, particularly as it limits the reach of news during critical times, such as the ongoing wildfire crisis. Because of the Online News Act, Facebook owner Meta banned sharing news articles on its platform , which has reduced the reach of news organizations.

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