> This type of online content — hyperpartisan and often veering into misinformation — has become a staple in the Facebook and Instagram feeds of Canadians as th

> This type of online content — hyperpartisan and often veering into misinformation — has become a staple in the Facebook and Instagram feeds of Canadians as the country heads toward a crucial federal election on April 28 > Amid the news void, Canada Proud and dozens of other partisan pages are rising in popularity on Facebook and Instagram before the election. At the same time, cryptocurrency scams and ads that mimic legitimate news sources have proliferated on the platforms. > Canada Proud, which also has hundreds of thousands of followers on X and TikTok > Canada Proud has also bought more than $250,000 in ads on Facebook and Instagram since January, according to Facebook’s ad tracker I don't see anything whatsoever that shows a potential different outcome had Meta not blocked news sites (2 years ago). This right wing campaign group still would have bought ads, they clearly resonate with many voters (hence their high numbers on other platforms with news) and I'm unconvinced Meta would have shown "legitimate news sources" algorithmically instead. It's in Meta's best interest to show what creates the most engagement, which is likely whatever infuriates you or you passionately agree with. My guess is Facebook users would have been seeing very similar to what they're currently seeing anyway.