For several weeks now, Meta has been blocking access to Canadian media, due to the passage of Bill C-18. Nevertheless, Néomédia Vaudreuil-Soulanges readers are once again proving the importance of supporting the local press, as many of them have changed the way they consume their news. At least, that's what the results of our latest in-house survey show. 

In fact, to the question, Bill C-18: have you changed the way you consume local news? 50% of respondents said they had downloaded local media mobile applications, so as not to miss anything. 

Over 40% of respondents said they had actually changed the way they consume local news.

Finally, 3.8% of people said they didn't know how to do it technically.

Bill C-18

In effect, this law requires large companies like META and Google to come to an agreement with the country's media for revenue sharing as their content is broadcast on these platforms. A proposal categorically refused by the web giants. 

To demonstrate their support for the media, Quebecers were asked not to visit the Meta and Instagram networks on September 15. 

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