Article 6DZ1Y How is Meta’s news ban affecting communications amid Canada wildfires?

How is Meta’s news ban affecting communications amid Canada wildfires?

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Hibaq Farah
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Concern over shortage of reliable news after articles blocked on Facebook in response to tech law

Meta began blocking news from appearing across its platforms in Canada this month after prolonged negotiations with the government over Canada's new Online News Act.

As Canada grapples with its worst ever wildfire season, thousands of Canadians are could now be affected by a shortage of news content across Meta's platforms.

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