Meta defies CRTA order, won't release Online News Act compliance information

Company says it's in 'public's interest' for it not to tell regulator how it's abiding by the legislation and whether news is still available on Facebook, Instagram and Threads

Meta is refusing to publicly disclose information that could determine whether it is subject to the Online News Act despite blocking news from its platforms.

It has declined to follow CRTC directions to either publicly release that information or explain in detail why it should remain confidential, a move that Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge’s office says sends “a troubling message.”