Justin Trudeau

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Justin Trudeau

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Justin Pierre James Trudeau PC MP (born December 25, 1971) is a Canadian politician serving as the 23rd and current prime minister of Canada since 2015 and leader of the Liberal Party since 2013. Trudeau is the second-youngest prime minister in Canadian history after Joe Clark; he is also the first to be the child of a previous holder of the post, as the eldest son of Pierre Trudeau.

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Justin Trudeau said that in a democracy quality local journalism matters, especially when people are worried about their homes, communities, and the extreme weather events experienced during 2023 summer.
Trudeau showed no signs of wavering in his support for the Online News Act, despite Meta's efforts to derail it.
Trudeau declared that, despite the emergency situation where up-to-date local information is essential, Facebook is prioritizing corporate profits over people's safety and quality local journalism.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has blasted social media giant Meta over its decision to block local news as wildfires continue to force thousands of Canadians from their homes.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said "The fact that these internet giants would rather cut off Canadians' access to local news than pay their fair share is a real problem, and now they're resorting to bullying tactics to try and get their way. It's not going to work"
Trudeau declared "It is so inconceivable that a company like Facebook is choosing to put corporate profits ahead of ensuring that local news organizations can get up-to-date information to Canadians and reach them where Canadians spend a lot of their time — online, on social media, on Facebook."

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Facebook and Instagram's news blackout in Canada

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