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George Winslow

NAB, CAB Say Meta's Blackout of Canadian News Shows Its “Monopolistic Dominance” Over Ad Market

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WASHINGTON, D.C.—Following a decision by Meta to block Canadian news on its Facebook and Instagram platforms, the National Association of Broadcasters and the Canadian Association of Broadcasters have joined with other critics to condemn the blackout as an example of Meta’s “monopolistic” power.

The dispute revolves around the recent passage of passage of Canada’s Online News Act which requires tech giants like Meta and Google to negotiate with producers of news content and potential pay for that content. In response to the law Meta announced on Monday July 31 that it would be removing Canadian news from its popular Facebook and Instagram sites. 

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