I was aware of the news ban on Facebook but I was also able to turn to CBC North’s radio broadcast for updates. The federal government legislation may require large social media platforms to enter into revenue-sharing agreements with Canadian news publishers. Social media plays a vital roleMeta’s news block is significant because it affects both Facebook and Instagram. Relying exclusively on social media or the internet exposes us to a kind of single-point of failure in our emergency communications system. We should not overlook the significance of “free-to-air” broadcast radio in delivering reliable and trustworthy information to citizens.
