Meta has announced that effective today it is beginning to block Canadian news content from their Facebook and Instagram platforms in Canada.
This means that people in Canada who have come to rely on these platforms to find and access news and information about their country are now left with only unverified sources in their feeds. This problem is particularly acute in Canada’s North, for Francophones in minority language communities, and for people in rural communities who depend more on Facebook for news.
Meta’s move to deny Canadians access to domestic sources of trusted news and verified information — especially at a time when Canadians are depending on it to stay safe from the harmful effects of unprecedented weather events across much of the country — is irresponsible and an abuse of their market power.
CBC/Radio-Canada joins all Canadian media organizations who are calling on Meta to act responsibly by restoring Canadians’ access to news — all news, from all outlets, both public and private — and by negotiating with Canadian media organizations to compensate them for their news content.
In the meantime, we encourage Canadians to go directly to the websites of their trusted media outlets to get the news they need. They can find their local sources using the Local News Directory.
For CBC News and Radio-Canada, here’s where you can find us:
- Download the CBC News app or the Radio-Canada Info app
- Visit the CBC News or Radio-Canada Info websites
- Watch and listen to us live on TV and radio
