Ottawa pulls advertising, escalating showdown with Facebook and Instagram – National Post

‘Facebook has decided to be unreasonable, irresponsible, and started blocking news’ Published Jul 05, 2023  •  Last updated 43 minutes ago  •  2 minute read Federal Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez at the Canadian Media Producers Association Prime Time conference in Ottawa, Feb. 2, 2023. Photo by Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press OTTAWA – The federal government will stop advertising on Meta-owned platforms Facebook and Instagram as the conflict between the company and Ottawa heats up over legislation that would force web giants to share revenues with news publishers. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS Enjoy the latest local, national and international news. Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay, Rex Murphy and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events. Unlimited online access to National Post and 15 news sites with one account. National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE ARTICLES Enjoy the latest local, national and international news. Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay, Rex Murphy and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual
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