Does nothing seem off about this? Facebook meeting with Parliament to discuss what revenue sharing and terms of service will be allowed? Or Kevin Chan and Rachel Curran both working in the Government previously?
1. Important Links
Parliamentary Hearing Information
January 29 Parliamentary Meeting (English)
March 29 Parliamentary Hearing (English)
Bill C-10: Changes To Broadcasting Act (Review)
Bill C-11: Digital Charter Implementation Act (Review)
Journalism Trust Initiatives, Related Groups (Review)
2. Facebook Far Too Connected To Politics
As outlined previously, Facebook Canada is far too intertwined with major politicians in Canada. This includes both Liberals and Conservatives, and lots of background is provided here. How there be any real independence?
3. Video Clips From Parliamentary Hearings
March 29, 2021 (Meeting 22)
Facebook Inc.
- Kevin Chan, Global Director and Head of Public Policy, Facebook Canada
- Marc Dinsdale, Head, Media Partnerships, Facebook Canada
- Rachel Curran, Policy Manager, Facebook Canada
January 29, 2021 (Meeting 12)
Department of Canadian Heritage
- Hélène Laurendeau, Deputy Minister
- Jean-Stéphen Piché, Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Cultural Affairs
Facebook Inc.
- Kevin Chan, Global Director and Head of Public Policy, Facebook Canada
- Marc Dinsdale, Head, Media Partnerships, Facebook Canada
- Rachel Curran, Policy Manager, Facebook Canada
House of Commons
- Hon. Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage
Bit of a sidenote: Marc Dinsdale worked for Rogers Communications and Bell Media prior to getting involved with Facebook. Very interesting.
Guess we will have to see what changes result from all of this. However, it doesn’t appear that the participants are free speech absolutists in the slightest. So what exactly will they deem as worthy to scrub from the internet?
4. Hearings For Bill C-10 Ongoing
Worth a reminder: the hearings for Bill C-10 are going on at the same time. This has the power to drastically alter the media landscape in Canada. That Bill has cleared Second Reading and is being studied. A followup will need to be done just on this Bill.