Go to main content

Statement on the Blocking of News Content on Facebook and Instagram in Canada

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:


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

Discover

September 14th at 14:00

APTN, CBC/Radio-Canada and NCTR to host “Remembering the Children: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation” September

Marking five years of remembrance, reflection and reconciliation
August 31st at 16:38

The Canadian Film Centre Announces Eight Actors Selected for the 2026 CBC Actors Conservatory

The Canadian Film Centre (CFC) welcomes eight exciting Canadian actors to the 2026 CBC Actors Conservatory
August 26th at 9:55

CBC Announces 13 New Participants for Year Four of the AccessCBC Program for Creators with a Disability

CBC today announced 13 new participants for the fourth year of AccessCBC: A CBC Initiative for Creators with a Disability, a national program that provides pre-development training, mentorship and financing support for creators with disabilities.
July 16th at 8:50

CBC/Radio-Canada Expands International News Including Five New Bureaus to be Launched Around the World

Over the next two years, CBC News and Radio-Canada Info will place journalists in at least five new regions or countries: Beijing, Jerusalem, Los Angeles, Mexico City, a new location in Europe, to be determined, as well as a permanent presence in Africa in the near future, while continuing to regularly deploy journalists to other countries around the world. 
July 6th at 10:20

CBC and Parks Canada Partner on Indigenous Screening Series in National Parks Across the Country this Summer

CBC and Parks Canada announced a new partnership to bring Indigenous films and series to national parks, and national historic sites across the country this summer. Titled, Rooted: A CBC & Parks Canada Indigenous Stories Screening Series, the free events provide an opportunity for families and park enthusiasts to engage with and celebrate First Nations, Inuit and Métis stories, while immersed in the natural and cultural world.