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Meanwhile, the Canadian Liberal Party is still paying Facebook for advertising.

• loloquwowndueo 3y ago
  Yes but the government of Canada is not. Clear distinction between a sitting government and a political party.
• vkou 3y ago
  There is no reason for why a government cannot both advertise in a form of media, and regulate it. There is also no reason for why a political party cannot both advertise in a form of media, and in their governing role, regulate it. Engaging in a financial transaction with someone does not permanently ensorcell you into a suicide pact with them.
  • mannerheim 3y ago
    Why make the fuss about taking government ads off of Facebook if you're not going to take your party ads off of it, too? The answer is obvious: Government awareness campaigns might be less effective, hiring and recruitment might be more difficult, but neither poses a risk to the government for staying in government. There's no principle here, just politics.