The NWT government and city of Yellowknife are describing in tweets, Instagram messages etc. how to search key evacuation information on CPAC and CBC. The broadcast carriers have a duty to carry emergency information, but Meta and X are blocking links.

While internet access is reportedly limited in Yellowknife, residents are finding this a barrier to getting current and accurate information. Even links to CBC radio are blocked.

  • festus@lemmy.caEnglish
    5·
    1 year ago

    From the text (very end of the bill):

    180 days after royal assent

    (6) Despite subsections (1) to (5), any provision of this Act that does not come into force by order before the 180th day following the day on which this Act receives royal assent comes into force 180 days after the day on which this Act receives royal assent.

    The bill received royal assent on June 22nd, 2023, which actually means this law takes effect in December at the latest.

    • StillPaisleyCat@startrek.websiteOP
      2·
      1 year ago

      Or Parliament may pass further legislation on accelerated calendar that will require Meta to carry links in declared emergencies much as cable companies and private broadcasters are now.