Meta spokesperson, David Troya-Alvarez said "People in Canada are able to use Facebook and Instagram to connect to their communities and access reputable information, including content from official government agencies, emergency services and non-governmental organizations"

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Meta spokesperson, David Troya-Alvarez said "People in Canada are able to use Facebook and Instagram to connect to their communities and access reputable information, including content from official government agencies, emergency services and non-governmental organizations"

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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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Trudeau denounces Meta's news block as fires force evacuations

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Facebook and Instagram's news blackout in Canada

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Trudeau denounces Meta's news block as fires force evacuations

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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.

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