At a Tues. April 23, 2024 press conference, B.C. Premier David Eby said the province and Meta will work together to ensure British Columbians receive accurate vital emergency information on the social media platform. The news comes as the province pauses its proposed online harms legislation after reaching a deal with major social media platforms to improve online safety.
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