Angus says parliamentarians have ‘obligation’ to hold Facebook, other social media sites to account

NDP MP Charlie Angus proposed new regulations that would hold social media companies like Facebook to account for its role in propping up extremist views, stating on Monday that parliamentarians have an “obligation to protect democracy.” Angus said his suggestions are “not about overregulating” such companies.

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