TORONTO — Some of Bell Media's news brands are urging their social media followers to download their apps as Meta and Google move away from linking to Canadian news sites.
CTV and BNN Bloomberg issued Instagram statements recommending people seeking their news look directly on their websites or visit their apps.
CBC News prodded readers to make a similar move earlier this week.
Other media companies including Toronto Star owner Torstar Corp., TVA and Videotron owner Quebecor Inc. and broadcaster Cogeco Inc. have suspended advertising on Meta's platforms.
The federal government, as well as the province of Quebec and the City of Montreal, said they plan to do the same.
The moves come after Parliament last month passed the Online News Act, which will force digital giants to pay media outlets for content they share or repurpose on their platforms when the act comes into effect later this year.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 7, 2023.
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