Mr. Phyllise Gelfand reports

POSTMEDIA APPLAUDS THE PASSAGE OF BILL C-18

Postmedia Network Canada Corp. is joining the Canadian news media industry in celebrating the successful passage of Bill C-18, the Online News Act.

"We thank the Prime Minister, heritage ministry and parliament in passing Bill C-18. A first step towards levelling the playing field," said Andrew MacLeod, president and chief executive officer, Postmedia. "Journalism isn't free, Bill C-18 is a first step in ensuring news media content creators can be fairly compensated for the costs associated with keeping Canadians informed and begins the journey toward a viable on-line ecosystem."

About Postmedia Network Canada Corp.

Postmedia Network, a wholly owned subsidiary of Postmedia Network Canada, is a Canadian newsmedia company representing more than 130 brands across multiple print, on-line and mobile platforms.