Google announced today it has selected an organization to distribute the $100-million the tech giant has promised to Canadian news companies.
The steering committee is made up of 12 independent media outlets that represent French language, community and Indigenous news, and publications that specifically represent Black and minority Canadians. Earlier this year, Google put out an open call to news organizations that wish to receive compensation under the Online News Act, and about 1,500 outlets applied for the cash.
In order for news businesses to be eligible, they must have at least two full-time employees and meet other criteria under the Online News Act.
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