The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has followed up with Meta on how the company is handling news content in Canada under the Online News Act , confirming it has reviewed Meta’s responses and is continuing to monitor the situation.

The update came in a letter dated December 3, 2025, from CRTC Vice-President of Broadcasting Scott Shortliffe to lawyer Teresa Maria Tomchak of Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP, who represents Meta. Shortliffe said Commission staff have examined Meta’s submissions and are watching how the company applies its news policies. “Commission staff has noted the steps that Meta has taken to implement and enforce its policies regarding news content,” he wrote, adding, “We will continue to monitor the situation and will follow up as needed.

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