Meta Fails to Disclose Compliance Under Canadian Law

Meta has refused to disclose its compliance details regarding Canada's Online News Act, despite blocking news content on its platforms. The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has requested this information to determine if Meta's operations violate the law, which requires platforms to compensate Canadian media outlets for displaying their content. Meta's refusal to provide details, citing public interest concerns, has drawn criticism from the government, which argues that transparency is crucial for public oversight. In contrast, Google has agreed to pay $100 million to Canadian news outlets, securing an exemption from the Act. The CRTC is now considering its next steps in response to Meta's non-compliance and the public's right to know. Meanwhile, users have found ways to share news on Meta's platforms despite the ban, indicating ongoing challenges with content regulation.