๐The Canadian government has taken a strong stance, calling on Meta (formerly Facebook) to lift its recent ban on sharing domestic news on its platforms. This move comes as concerns escalate over the ban's impact on disseminating critical wildfire information in Western Canada. The ban was enacted by Meta in response to a new law that requires internet giants to compensate for news content. However, residents in wildfire-stricken regions, such as the remote northern town of Yellowknife, have expressed frustration as they're unable to share vital fire-related updates through Facebook and Instagram due to the ban. Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge criticized Meta's decision, labelling it as "reckless," and emphasized the detrimental effect on access to essential information during emergencies. As the crisis unfolds, the Canadian government underscores the urgent need for reinstating news sharing on social media platforms to ensure the safety and well-being of citizens facing these critical situations.โ . . #MetaNewsBan #CanadianGovernment #WildfireInformation #Yellowknife #EmergencyUpdates #SocialMediaSafety #NewsSharing #mnm #malayalisnearmeapp #canadaupdate #canadanews
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