Meta to end access to news on Facebook, Instagram in Canada

Google says the law is more stringent than those enacted in Australia and Europe, and has proposed amendments “to align with international norms” to address the company’s concerns

-- Global News, --June 22, 2023

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Meta Platforms Inc said on Thursday it would end access to news on Facebook and Instagram for all users in Canada after parliament approved legislation designed to compel internet giants to pay publishers for news.

The legislation, known as the “Online News Act,” was approved by the Senate upper chamber earlier on Thursday and is expected to be formally adopted shortly. ---More...

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