TORONTO, July 7, 2023
/CNW/ - Wade Oosterman, Bell Media
President, today released the following statement:
"As Meta continues with its plan to block Canadian news content
from its digital platforms, we are immediately pausing our
advertising on Facebook and Instagram.
Like many Canadians, we are concerned about the consequences
Meta's decision to block links from Canadian news organizations
will have on Canadians, and all those who reside or work here, all
of whom should be able to rely on independent and trusted news from
Canadian sources.
The Online News Act will provide the necessary framework for
fair negotiations for access to valuable news content with a
Canadian perspective, which is critical for our democracy.
Canadians can stay informed and continue to get and share the
information and breaking news stories that will impact them, from
their local community, and from around the world, by downloading
Bell Media's news apps and by continuing to visit our news
websites, such as CTVNews.ca, CP24.com and noovo.info."
Media Inquiries:
media@bell.ca
SOURCE Bell Canada