In compliance withCanadasOnline News Act,FacebookandInstagramhave begun blocking news content for users in the North American country.
A similar bill in California has cleared certain hurdles in the state and could soon become law.
The blocks will not affect news on the social platforms that circulates elsewhere in the world.
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News outlets voluntarily share content on Facebook and Instagram to expand their audiences and help their bottom line.
In contrast, we know the people using our platforms dont come to us for news.
The CBC was among the news outlets decrying what it said was a blow to citizens across the country.
