The Canadian government is suspending its advertising on Facebook and Instagram. This decision is part of a dispute over a new law. The law would require tech giants to pay news publishers for using their content online.
There is a law called the Online News Act or Bill C-18. It has been recently passed into law. As a result, Meta and Alphabet’s Google have announced the discontinuation of news access on their platforms in Canada.
The government is seeking a settlement with the tech giants. Rodriguez, a government representative, expressed confidence in reaching a deal.
“We see a path to a resolution,” Rodriguez said. “We’re open to dialogue and confident in reaching an agreement that benefits Canadian news publishers and users.”
The dispute highlights the increasing tension between tech giants and news publishers. Publishers claim they are not fairly compensated for their content.
The Online News Act is the world’s first legislation of its kind. Its effects on users and implementation are still unclear.
The government stated it would not restrict news access on Facebook and Instagram. However, the platforms have the option to do so.
