2023-07-05 18:37:50
Like the federal government, the provincial government will also stop “all ” on Facebook and Instagram in retaliation for Meta’s threats to stop sharing Canadian media content following the passage of Bill C-18.
In solidarity with the media, the decision was made to cease all government on Facebook while Meta resumes discussions on the application of Bill C-18. No business is above the law.
— Francois Legault (@francoislegault) July 5, 2023
Mathieu Lacombe, Minister of Culture and Communications, Youth, Outaouais and Abitibi-Témiscamingue, congratulated the Prime Minister in a tweet for his action.
Well said. The digital universe has greatly changed the way we do things. Everyone has to adjust and do their part. Web giants are no exception. https://t.co/Px8rWq6bxq
— Mathieu Lacombe (@lacombemathieu) July 5, 2023
Cities also retaliate once morest Meta
After the federal and the Quebec government, the City of Quebec has decided to suspend the purchase of advertisements on Facebook and Instagram, announced Mayor Bruno Marchand.
I asked the @villequebec to suspend all new advertisements on the Meta platforms. The importance of our media no longer needs to be demonstrated for quality information. We must support them.
— Bruno Marchand (@brunomarchand) July 5, 2023
Valérie Plante joined them by also suspending City of Montreal advertisements on Meta platforms, as did the Mayor of Longueuil, Catherine Fournier.
We have decided to suspend all City of Montreal on Facebook in solidarity with the media.
Meta’s refusal to share journalistic information is very concerning. Access to verified and quality information is essential.#polmtl #polcan
— Valerie Plante (@Val_Plante) July 5, 2023
All new advertisements from the @VilleLongueuil on Meta’s platforms will be suspended until further notice, in solidarity with our news media, which are one of the pillars of a democratic society like ours. #polqc #polemouth
— Catherine Fournier (@CathFournierQc) July 5, 2023
More details will follow…
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