Meta's news ban changed how people share political info — for the worse, studies show

Since Meta blocked links to news in Canada last August to avoid paying fees to media companies, right-wing meme producer Jeff Ballingall says he has seen a surge in clicks for his Canada Proud Facebook page.

Meta's news ban changed how people share political info — for the worse, studies show
A hand holding a smartphone showing the Canadian Press Instagram page blocked.

Since Meta blocked links to news in Canada last August to avoid paying fees to media companies, right-wing meme producer Jeff Ballingall says he has seen a surge in clicks for his Canada Proud Facebook page.