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Meta and Google Vow to Pull News from Canada Over New Law

  • Canada's government says it will stop advertising on Facebook and Instagram in response to Meta's decision to block news content.
  • The decision comes after Canada proposed a bill requiring tech companies to pay publishers for using their content.
  • Meta's move is seen as "unreasonable" and "irresponsible" by Canada's Heritage Minister.
  • Google has also pledged to block Canadian news content when the bill takes effect.
  • Canadian telecoms operators Quebecor and Cogeco have decided to stop advertising on Facebook and Instagram due to Meta's opposition to the new law.
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