Meta to end news access on Facebook, Instagram in Canada; know why
No access of news in Canada: Meta Platforms Inc (META.O) announced to end access to news on Facebook and Instagram for all the Canadian users.
Meta announced that once the parliament-approved legislation forcing internet firms to pay news publishers goes into effect.
Notably, the Online News Act which was approved by the Senate upper chamber will soon become a law soon after getting royal approval from the governor general, which is a formality.
The proposal was introduced in response to complaints from Canada's media industry, which wants stronger control of digital companies to prevent them from eroding the market for internet advertising.
Meta in an official statement said, "Today, we are confirming that news availability will be ended on Facebook and Instagram for all users in Canada prior to the Online News Act taking effect."
- With inputs from agencies
