Prime Minister Justin Trudeau blasted social media giant Meta on Monday over its decision to block local news as wildfires continue to force thousands of Canadians from their homes.
“Right now in an emergency situation, where up-to-date local information is more important than ever, Facebook is putting corporate profits ahead of people’s safety, ahead of quality local journalism. This is not the time for that,” he said during a stop at the Island Montessori Academy in Cornwall, P.E.I. on Monday morning.
“It is so inconceivable that a company like Facebook is choosing to put corporate profits ahead of ensuring that local news
