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The article revolves around a diplomatic spat between India and Canada stemming from an alleged blocking of a press conference by the Canadian government. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in India issued a statement accusing Canada of blocking a press conference featuring Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, which was aired on the news outlet 'The Australia Today'. The MEA claimed that the block was related to Jaishankar's comments about New Delhi's issues with Ottawa. This incident was reported by The Indian Express, which subsequently published an editorial titled 'Calling out Canada' on November 9th.
In response to the allegations, Louis-Carl Brissette Lesage, Spokesperson for Media Relations at Global Affairs Canada, issued a statement clarifying that 'The Australia Today has never been banned in Canada.' He attributed the social media block to a decision by Meta (formerly Facebook) to block news on its social media platforms in Canada since 2023. This clarification was published by The Indian Express on November 11th.
The article highlights the differing perspectives between India and Canada on the incident. While India accuses Canada of censorship, Canada attributes the issue to Meta's independent decision. This incident underscores the complexities of international relations and the impact of social media platforms on the dissemination of information. It also raises concerns about the potential for censorship and freedom of expression in the digital age.
Source: Clarification