GoodBot - Lets Talk Meta News Ban

Meta’s decision to block news on Facebook and Instagram in Canada wasn’t just a business move—it was a powerful reminder of the risks posed by tech giants dominating our information infrastructure. In a new piece from the Common Sense Tech Policy series, CJL director Courtney Radsch explains how Canada’s Online News Act (Bill C-18) aims to protect access to journalism by holding platforms accountable. She argues that established policy tools like must-carry provisions could help ensure that news remains accessible in the digital age, emphasizing that in a democracy, journalism is not a luxury—it’s a necessity.