Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and several other Canadian MPs have been targeted by a 'Spamouflage' campaign. (REUTERS) News 

Chinese-backed ‘Camouflage’ campaign targets Canadian politicians, including Trudeau

According to CTV News, a campaign known as ‘Spamouflage’ linked to China has reportedly targeted Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and a number of other Canadian MPs. During this campaign, the bot network leaves thousands of comments on its social media accounts making malicious claims. However, despite the situation, the Canadian government is not acting hard enough to take further action on this “Spamouflage” campaign, as reported by CTV News. According to a statement from Global Affairs Canada (GAC), the federal government’s “Rapid Response Mechanism” (RRM) detected the campaign, which…

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Meta had long-signaled that the Online News Act was unsustainable for its business. (AP) News 

Trudeau accuses Meta of prioritizing profit over safety by censoring wildfire coverage

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed his disapproval on Monday towards Meta’s decision to block domestic news on its platforms. He argued that the Facebook-parent company’s focus on profit was taking precedence over ensuring public safety, especially during the severe wildfires that have compelled numerous individuals to evacuate their residences. Trudeau’s comments represent the latest attack by the government on Meta, which this month began blocking news on its Facebook and Instagram platforms from all Canadian users in response to a new law requiring internet giants to pay for news articles.…

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Meta is responding to new legislation by blocking news content on the two platforms. News 

Beginning of Facebook and Instagram News Censorship in Canada Commences Today

As previously announced, Meta has initiated the blocking of news content in Canada. Commencing today, users of Facebook and Instagram within the country will no longer have the ability to access or distribute news links, as well as view videos and photos shared by publishers and broadcasters. Meta, who has been warning about this significant action for several months, stated that it will take a few weeks for the alteration to be fully implemented for all users in Canada. “News links and content published by Canadian news publishers and broadcasters…

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Man fined $61,000 for thumbs-up emoji in landmark case. (Emojipedia) News 

Man Fined Hefty Sum for Using Thumbs-Up Emoji – A Warning to All

According to BBC, a Canadian judge has ruled that the Thumbs-up emoji can be recognized as a legitimate form of signature, highlighting the need for courts to adapt to modern communication methods. As a result of this decision, a farmer has been instructed to pay a fine of $61,442 for breaching a contract that was sealed with an emoji Thumbs-up. A grain buyer from South West Terminal was involved in a case that was being heard in Saskatchewan’s Court of King’s Bench. In March 2021, a buyer sent a text…

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Now a farmer has to pay a 🤮-inducing $62,000. News 

Judge in Canada Determines Thumbs Up Emoji is Legally Binding Contract

According to The Guardian, a judge in Canada has determined that the widely used “thumbs-up” emoji can serve as a legally binding agreement, carrying the same weight as a physical signature. This ruling, made by a judge in Saskatchewan, acknowledges the need for courts to adapt to the modern methods of communication. The case involved a grain buyer who sent a bulk text to drum customers and a farmer who agreed to sell 86 tons of flax for about $13 a bushel. The buyer sent the contract agreement to the…

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Facebook ads are to be stopped (Pexels) News 

Canada and Facebook Reach Agreement to Resolve Advertising Dispute

Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez announced on Wednesday that the Canadian government will cease its annual expenditure of approximately C$10 million ($7.5 million) on Facebook and Instagram advertisements. This decision comes as a result of a disagreement between the Meta-owned platforms and the Canadian government regarding a new legislation concerning the payment of online news publishers. The government still sees a way forward in resolving the dispute that has led to Meta and Alphabet’s Google announcing that they will end news access to their platforms in Canada, Rodriguez told reporters in…

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The Online News Act was passed into law last month, triggering Meta and Alphabet’s Google to say they would end news access on their platforms in Canada News 

Canadian Government Imposes Ad Boycott on Facebook and Instagram Over Online News Legislation Conflict

On Wednesday, Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez announced that the Canadian government will cease purchasing advertisements on Facebook and Instagram due to a disagreement over a recent legislation concerning the compensation of online news publishers. This move comes as Meta-owned platforms have expressed their opposition towards the new law. The Online News Act, or Bill C-18, was passed last month, prompting Meta and Alphabet’s Google to say they would end news access to their platforms in Canada. The government is finalizing the rules that require platforms to share advertising revenue when…

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Google joins Facebook in announcing an end to news access for Canadian users of their platforms after the Online News Act, was passed News 

Meta and Google Remove Links to Canadian News After Passage of New Legislation

On Thursday, Google announced that it will eliminate Canadian news links from search results and other products within Canada once a law mandating internet giants to compensate news publishers is implemented. The company, which is owned by Alphabet, made this statement. Google joins Facebook owner Meta Platforms Inc. in announcing it will end Canadian users’ access to news after Bill C-18, or the Online News Act, was passed last week. The law is expected to enter into force in six months. Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez, who introduced the law last…

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The search firm is joining Meta in reacting to Bill C-18. News 

Google to Comply with Canadian Legislation by Removing News Links

In response to Canada’s recently implemented Bill C-18, also known as the Online News Act, Google has joined Meta in removing news content. The new law mandates that tech companies must engage in negotiations with publishers to provide compensation for linked material. As a result, Google has announced its decision to remove links to Canadian news stories from its search, News, and Discover services within the country. Additionally, Google will cease operating its News Showcase in Canada once Bill C-18 becomes effective in six months. Cris Turner, Google’s vice-president of…

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It’s a three-month loaner designed to encourage adoption across the continent. News 

Canada Launches First Hydrogen-Powered Train in North America

The Canadian countryside is now being traversed by North America’s inaugural hydrogen-powered train this summer. This French passenger train, which is a temporary showcase, will operate until the end of September with the intention of encouraging acceptance in both Canada and the US. Robert Stasko, the executive director of Ontario’s Hydrogen Business Council, expressed to CBC News that the primary outcome expected from this initiative is the enhancement of people’s knowledge and confidence in this technology. The Canadian Borrower will run from Montmorency Falls, Quebec City, to Base-Saint-Paul – a…

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Canada drafted new rules after legacy media companies complained about internet companies elbowing news businesses out of the online advertising market News 

What is the Reason Behind Facebook and Instagram Cutting Off News in Canada?

Meta Platforms intends to block Canadian users from accessing news content on Facebook and Instagram following the implementation of a new law that mandates internet giants to compensate news publishers. The company’s rationale is that news holds no economic significance for them and that their users do not utilize the platform for news consumption. Canada drafted the new rules after legacy media companies complained about Internet companies pushing news companies out of the online advertising market. WHY ARE TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES AGAINST THE LAW? The Canadian Parliament passed Bill C-18 into…

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Users will have basic with ads, standard or premium tiers available. News 

Netflix to discontinue ‘basic’ plan in Canada

According to The Winnipeg Free Press, Netflix has announced that its basic plan will no longer be available to subscribers in Canada, making them involuntary first adopters of the streaming service’s new policies once again. This comes after the company’s decision in February to increase charges for account sharing between households in the country. Anyone who already has a basic plan doesn’t have to worry about being terminated, but if they decide to switch to another option or close their account, they can’t go back to that tier. New users…

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The move comes in response to the passage of the Online News Act. News 

Meta removes News from Canadian Facebook and Instagram

Earlier this month, Meta, the parent company of Facebook, announced its plan to remove all news content from FB and Instagram in Canada if the proposed Online News Act was passed by the government. On Thursday, the Canadian Parliament passed the act, and Meta quickly confirmed that it would follow through on its promise. “Today, we are confirming that the availability of news on Facebook and Instagram will end for all users in Canada prior to the enactment of the Online News Act (Bill C-18),” the company wrote. “We have…

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It's a response to the company's objection to the proposed Bill C-18 legislation. News 

Canadian Facebook and Instagram Users to be Subject to Meta Test Restrictions on Posting

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, had previously hinted at the possibility of preventing Canadians from sharing news content due to the proposed Online Sharing Act. In a recent blog post, the company has now revealed that it will be conducting tests on Facebook and Instagram to restrict certain users and publishers from accessing or sharing news content in Canada. This trial will span several weeks, and a “small percentage” of users will be informed if they attempt to share news content. “As we have repeatedly shared, the Online News…

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Nearly 3,000 EV chargers are also coming to apartments and offices. News 

Tesla opens its Supercharger network to other electric cars in Canada

Tesla’s plan to open up Superchargers now extends to Canada after the government revealed the company will open access to some of its existing Supercharger network to other brands of electric cars. The effort will begin later this year on a test route between the capital, Ottawa, and Sudbury. By the end of 2025, 750 stations will be opened, of which “at least” 350 will be 250 kW supercharged. This performance is remarkable given the focus on long-distance travel – the Charger’s open route includes a major trans-Canada highway that…

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The complex "will be a high-volume manufacturing hub for North American EV production News 

Ford announces that Canada will invest $1.3 billion in the production of electric cars

Ford on Tuesday said it will invest C$1.8 billion ($1.3 billion) to renovate an assembly plant in Oakville, Ontario, Canada to make electric vehicles and batteries for the North American market. The complex “will be a high-volume manufacturing hub for North American electric vehicle production, transforming the existing buildings into a state-of-the-art facility that leverages Oakville’s experienced workforce,” the company said in a statement. The transformation, which is expected to lead to thousands of new employees, is scheduled to begin in mid-2024 and start producing electric cars in early 2025.…

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