Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault’s initial comments to reporters on regulating media landed the rookie cabinet minister in hot water. On Monday, the Minister clarified his comments and assured Canadians and media that the Government of Canada is committed to a free and independent media.
Minister Guilbeault stated, “Let me be clear. Our govt has no intention to impose licensing requirements on news organizations nor will we try to regulate news content.”
Canada like many other countries has witnessed enormous changes in the reporting of news and information in the digital age.
Under Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms, one of the fundamental freedoms is that of a free and independent media. The Charter states, all Canadians have “Freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression, including freedom of the press and other media of communication”.
Minister Guilbeault stated, “Let me be clear. Our govt has no intention to impose licensing requirements on news organizations nor will we try to regulate news content.”
Canada like many other countries has witnessed enormous changes in the reporting of news and information in the digital age.
Under Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms, one of the fundamental freedoms is that of a free and independent media. The Charter states, all Canadians have “Freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression, including freedom of the press and other media of communication”.
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