Facebook, Instagram have a ‘news’ problem in Canada

Meta began blocking news on Facebook and Instagram in Canada last week, and now the local publishers are hitting back at the social media company. According to reports, the Canadian news industry groups are seeking an antitrust probe in the company’s decision to block news on its platforms.

The Canadian parliament approved the “Online News Act” that will force companies like Meta and Google to strike deals with local publishers and make payments. The bill received a similar response from Google.