CRTC asks Meta for more info on whether its platforms are still hosting Canadian news

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CRTC asks Meta for more info on whether its platforms are still hosting Canadian news

The CRTC has asked Meta, parent company of Facebook and Instagram, for clarification on whether Canadian news is still being made available on its platforms in Canada — despite the social media giant not paying to host Canadian news links, which is a violation of the Online News Act. The commission previously asked Meta in October what... Read more »

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Meta has been blocking links to news sites for a year in Canada, in reaction to the Online News Act passed in June 2023. The American company behind Facebook, Instagram and Threads refuses to compensate Canadian media for sharing their content on its platforms. Users have found several solutions to get around this block. Therefore, Meta's situation sows doubt: is Canadian news still available on its platforms? The Canadian Radio-television and T…