Canada's Online News Act has been passed, requiring tech companies such as Facebook and Google to pay for news content shared on their platforms. Meta has announced it will block Canadian users from accessing news on its social media platforms in response to the legislation. While supporters say the law will help support Canadian journalism, opponents claim it is censorship and a barrier to free speech. The legislation is modelled on a similar Australian law, and Meta previously blocked news on its platform in the country before reaching a deal with the government.

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