Meta’s latest move to deny Canadians access to sources of trusted news and verified information is unjust and an abuse of their market power, says CBC/Radio-Canada
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
A full listing of CBC/Radio-Canada’s services and platforms is available here.
About CBC/Radio-Canada
CBC/Radio-Canada is Canada's national public broadcaster. Through our mandate to inform, enlighten and entertain, we play a central role in strengthening Canadian culture. As Canada's trusted news source, we offer a uniquely Canadian perspective on news, current affairs and world affairs. Our distinctively homegrown entertainment programming draws audiences from across the country. Deeply rooted in communities, CBC/Radio-Canada offers diverse content in English, French and eight Indigenous languages. We also deliver content in Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Punjabi and Tagalog, as well as both official languages, through Radio Canada International (RCI). We are leading the transformation to meet the needs of Canadians in a digital world.
Media contact:
Leon Mar
Director, Media Relations and Issues Management | Corporate Spokesperson
CBC/Radio-Canada
cell. 647 616-5768
leon.mar@cbc.ca
