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Google search results to block Canadian news outlets

Per CNBC After the passage of Bill C-18, Google search results will now block Canadian news outlets. This comes after the bill would've required platforms owned by Google and Meta to pay newsrooms for linking to their content. Should they not have decided to block Canadian news outlets,

Meta social media sites will end news access for Canadians ahead of Bill C-18 'Online News Act'

Per CBC Canada's Online News Act Bill C-18 is pushing forward, and before it happens, Meta has decided to block access for Canadians to news on the site. This comes as the bill would require Meta and Google to pay publishers to use their content. Meta gave a

Canada's mortgage payments could spike up to 40%

Per Bank of Canada Recently, the Bank of Canada shared its findings regarding the financial situation of the country in its Financial System Review - 2023 report. The bank detailed what fixed-rate and variable-rate mortgages were experiencing. It was reported that for variable payments, these buyers already experienced close to

Canada will stop funding projects connected to foreign military, including those with affiliations to China

Per Bloomberg Canada has decided to make a firm decision about funding projects that have affiliations with a foreign military. The government gave a decision regarding how it is making these decisions to protect itself. “This new action is one of many significant steps the government of Canada is taking

Canada's British Columbia Decriminalizes Owning 2.5 Grams of Illegal Drugs for Adults 18 and Older

Per British Columbia Government Canada's British Columbia has just announced that it will no longer subject adults aged 18 and above to criminal charges if they are caught owning less than 2.5 grams of illegal drugs. Aside from no more charges, the drugs will also not be