Heritage Minister urges Meta to end 'reckless' news block as thousands flee wildfires

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Heritage Minister urges Meta to end 'reckless' news block as thousands flee wildfires

CP24

Published 19 Aug 2023

Canada's Heritage Minister is calling on Meta to allow people to share news articles on Facebook and Instagram as thousands flee wildfires that have devoured homes in British Columbia and the Northwest Territories.

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Heritage Minister urges Meta to end 'reckless' news block as thousands flee wildfires

Heritage Minister urges Meta to end 'reckless' news block as thousands flee wildfires

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