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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Hibaq Farah

How is Meta’s news ban affecting communications amid Canada wildfires?

Smoke rises during a wildfire in Kelowna, British Columbia
Smoke rises during a wildfire in Kelowna, British Columbia, on Thursday. Photograph: Bonita Kay Summers/Reuters

Meta began blocking news from appearing across its platforms in Canada this month after prolonged negotiations with the government over Canada’s new Online News Act.

As Canada grapples with its worst ever wildfire season, thousands of Canadians are could now be affected by a shortage of news content across Meta’s platforms.

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