Canadians will no longer have access to news content on Facebook and Instagram, Meta says
Meta's decision to block news content in Canada is a significant development in the debate over how to regulate internet giants.
The news ban is likely to have a major impact on Canadian news publishers, who rely on social media platforms to reach a large audience.
The outcome of the negotiations between Meta and the Canadian government will be closely watched by other countries that are considering similar legislation.
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Pablo Rodriguez said "If the government can't stand up for Canadians against tech giants, who will?"
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Canadian Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez declared that a free and independent press is fundamental to democracy.
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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.
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