Pablo Rodriguez

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Pablo Rodriguez

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Juan Pablo Rodríguez (born June 21, 1967) is an Argentine-Canadian politician who has served as Canada's Minister of Transport and Quebec Lieutenant since 2023. A member of the Liberal Party, he represents Honoré-Mercier in the House of Commons. Rodriguez previously served as Minister of Canadian Heritage (Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism; 2018-2019), the Government Chief Whip, and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons.

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Canadian Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez declared that a free and independent press is fundamental to democracy.

Pablo Rodriguez said that the amount of money each publisher will receive from these digital giants will be decided through negotiations; that there was no predefined formula.

Canadian Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez stated that Bill C-18 levels the playing field by putting the power of big tech in check and ensuring that even the smallest Canadian news business can benefit through this regime and receive fair compensation for their work.

Pablo Rodriguez said "If the government can't stand up for Canadians against tech giants, who will?"

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Facebook and Instagram's news blackout in Canada

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