Prime Minister Justin Trudeau slams Facebook for blocking Canada wildfire news
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The country's residents and visitors are not able to view or share news on the Meta-owned social networks, including news articles, videos and audio posted by outlets inside or outside of Canada.
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Wildfire evacuees in Canada's Northwest Territories (NWT) say Facebook's news censorship is mitigating their ability to gather accurate data during the crisis.
California-based Meta began the process of ending news availability in Canada this month over a law requiring digital platforms to pay local publishers.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau blasted Facebook for “putting corporate profits ahead of people’s safety” as the social media platform continues to block news content while wildfires rage in Canada’s Northwest Territories and British Columbia.
The country's residents and visitors are not able to view or share news on the Meta-owned social networks, including news articles, videos and audio posted by outlets inside or outside of Canada.
TORONTO >> Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused Facebook today of putting profits over people’s safety during the emergencies created by Canada’s record wildfire season.
Fires raging in Canada have pushed tens of thousands of people from their homes and threatened cities such as Yellowknife, the capital of the Northwest Territories
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