The Australia Today Pushes Back Against Canadian Social Media Ban

The Australia Today remains committed to sharing diverse stories despite a social media ban in Canada. The outlet claims its content has been selectively blocked, while another outlet allegedly promoting anti-India propaganda remains accessible. The ban followed the airing of a contentious press conference with Indian officials.

Following the banning of The Australia Today's social media accounts in Canada, the news outlet has reaffirmed its commitment to sharing stories about Australia's multicultural communities and the global Indian diaspora. The media platform has vowed to continue engaging with its Canadian audience through channels beyond Facebook and Instagram.

The Australia Today highlighted a perceived inconsistency in Canada's blocking practices, pointing out that another outlet with alleged anti-India bias remains available on Meta's platforms. The outlet disclosed that they were unaware of any restrictions on their content until they published an interview with India's External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar.

The timing of the ban coincided with the airing of a press conference where Dr. Jaishankar criticized Canada for unfounded allegations against India, drawing attention to the political space given to anti-India elements in the country. The incident has sparked discussions on free speech, with India's Ministry of External Affairs accusing Canada of hypocrisy following the ban.

(With inputs from agencies.)