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Applications open for #WeThrive: New campaign to celebrate Indigenous-owned businesses in Canada

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Business, Articles, Economy, Business models, S&P/TSX 60, Shopify, Entrepreneurship

Indigenous-owned businesses have always encountered unique barriers; however, the COVID-19 pandemic has presented Indigenous entrepreneurs with additional significant challenges.

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  • Indigenous-owned businesses have always encountered unique barriers; however, the COVID-19 pandemic has presented Indigenous entrepreneurs with additional significant challenges.
  • This campaign is exclusive to Indigenous-owned businesses in Canada with an active Shopify online store - participation in the campaign is free and there is no limit to the number of businesses that can participate.
  • Once approved to participate, Indigenous-owned businesses across Canada can submit up to five products that could be included in the #WeThrive Shoppable Buying Guide ad campaign.
  • "We're proud to collaborate with Facebook on #WeThrive to amplify Indigenous-owned businesses, and help connect Canadian shoppers with Indigenous entrepreneurs across Canada.

NAC Indigenous Theatre and Facebook Canada launch #ReconcileThis - a collaboration to amplify Indigenous Voices online

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Canadian Centennial, National Arts Centre

#ReconcileThis will also create four, one-year Associate Producer positions at NAC Indigenous Theatre, providing emerging Indigenous leaders the opportunity to shape the national program.

Key Points: 
  • #ReconcileThis will also create four, one-year Associate Producer positions at NAC Indigenous Theatre, providing emerging Indigenous leaders the opportunity to shape the national program.
  • "We're grateful to partner with the National Arts Centre Indigenous Theatre and the National Arts Centre to make space for, and amplify the voices of, Indigenous creators on and off our platforms."
  • Driving further discoverability, the National Arts Centre Indigenous Theatre will create a microsite to showcase selected works and creations of Indigenous Voices.
  • Today at 1pm ET, the NAC Indigenous Theatre and Indigenous storyteller Sarain Fox will host a live event from the Facebook Canada Page to recognize National Indigenous History Month and officially launch #ReconcileThis.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Facebook Live with Dr. Theresa Tam - Your COVID-19 Vaccine Questions Answered

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Software, Medical research, Operating systems, World Wide Web, COVID-19 vaccine, Facebook, COVID-19 vaccination in Canada, Vaccine Choice Canada

TORONTO, March 31, 2021 /CNW/ - Working with the Government of Canada, today at 1-1:30PM ET, Facebook Canada is hosting Your COVID-19 Vaccine Questions Answered, a Facebook Live event with Canada's top doctors to connect millions of Canadians with trusted COVID-19 vaccine information.

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  • TORONTO, March 31, 2021 /CNW/ - Working with the Government of Canada, today at 1-1:30PM ET, Facebook Canada is hosting Your COVID-19 Vaccine Questions Answered, a Facebook Live event with Canada's top doctors to connect millions of Canadians with trusted COVID-19 vaccine information.
  • Now, as COVID-19 vaccines begin to roll out, Facebook is using its scale to connect billions of people with accurate health information about these vaccines.
  • WHAT: Facebook Live with Canada's top doctors, including Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's Chief Public Health Officer, to answer Canadians' COVID-19 vaccine questions.
  • WHERE: Live on Facebook Canada's Page: https://www.facebook.com/facebookappCanada
    Canadians can now let friends and family know about their plans to get the #CovidVaccine by adding a frame on their Facebook profile picture: When it's my turn, I'll get the COVID-19 vaccine OR I got the COVID-19 vaccine .

Facebook Canada works with the Government of Canada to help reach millions of Canadians with COVID-19 vaccine information

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Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Software, Operating systems, World Wide Web, Drug Safety, Vaccine adverse event, Trademark, COVID-19 vaccine, Facebook

TORONTO, March 23, 2021 /CNW/ - Working with the Government of Canada, today Facebook Canada is launching a number of initiatives to support Canadian health authorities' efforts to reach millions of Canadians with trusted COVID-19 vaccine information.

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  • TORONTO, March 23, 2021 /CNW/ - Working with the Government of Canada, today Facebook Canada is launching a number of initiatives to support Canadian health authorities' efforts to reach millions of Canadians with trusted COVID-19 vaccine information.
  • "The Public Health Agency is committed to providing Canadians with accurate information on vaccine safety and effectiveness.
  • I know that Canadians also discuss and share health information they receive from friends, family and community leaders.
  • Facebook is a registered trademark of Facebook Inc. All other brand or product names mentioned may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

Facebook launches creative music tools in Canada

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Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Software, Operating systems, Social media, Computing, Photo sharing, Facebook applications, Mobile software, Social networking services, Instagram, Facebook

Across our platforms, Canadians have long celebrated their shared love of music and today we're excited to announce the launch of music on Facebook and Instagram in Canada.

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  • Across our platforms, Canadians have long celebrated their shared love of music and today we're excited to announce the launch of music on Facebook and Instagram in Canada.
  • With the launch of music stickers on Facebook and Instagram Stories and other creative tools, Canadians now have new ways to express themselves, discover artists, and share music that matters to them.
  • These new experiences are made possible through new partnerships with music publishing societies and organizations, as well as labels and distributors in Canada.
  • Now you can also add videos with music to a new music section on your Facebook Profile.

Social media levels playing field for Canadian small businesses, unlocks economic growth

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Tuesday, November 26, 2019
Business, Software, Articles, Photo sharing, Social media, Small and medium-sized enterprises, Instagram, Small business, Ipsos, Facebook

But now, for the first time in history, technology is enabling small businesses to meaningfully compete with larger brands on a more level playing field," said Garrick Tiplady, General Manager for Facebook Canada and Instagram Canada.

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  • But now, for the first time in history, technology is enabling small businesses to meaningfully compete with larger brands on a more level playing field," said Garrick Tiplady, General Manager for Facebook Canada and Instagram Canada.
  • "At Facebook, we're focused on helping Canadian entrepreneurs harness our powerful suite of business tools to scale new ideas, drive sustainable growth for their businesses and unlock economic benefits for all Canadians."
  • Empowered In The Digital Age: Leveling The Playing Field For Canadian Small Businessis being released today as Garrick Tiplady takes the podium at the Canadian Club of Toronto.
  • The Canadian Small Business Survey was conducted by Ipsos, an independent research firm, among owners and employees of micro-, small- and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) across Canada.

Facebook launches ads transparency tools in Canada ahead of 2019 federal election

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Monday, June 10, 2019
World Wide Web, Software, Operating systems, Social media, Facebook, Photo sharing, Social information processing

ET today, Facebook is launching new transparency tools in Canada ahead of the 2019 federal election.

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  • ET today, Facebook is launching new transparency tools in Canada ahead of the 2019 federal election.
  • "At Facebook, we are committed to bringing a new level of ad transparency to Canadians, so they know more about the ads they see across our platforms.
  • To help prevent foreign interference, all advertisers in Canada will need to be authorized in Canada to run ads about social issues, elections or politics.
  • Facebook partnered with these local experts to identify seven social issues that advertisers in Canada may discuss, debate or advocate for or against, on Facebook and could influence elections.

Facebook Canada Launches Local News Accelerator with 11 Participants from Across the Country

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Monday, May 27, 2019
Software, Operating systems, World Wide Web, Facebook, Photo sharing, Social information processing, Social media, Criticism of Facebook

The Launch of Facebook Local News Accelerator in Canada is one part of our commitment to high-quality, fact-based content across our family of apps," said Marc Dinsdale, Head of Media Partnerships at Facebook Canada.

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  • The Launch of Facebook Local News Accelerator in Canada is one part of our commitment to high-quality, fact-based content across our family of apps," said Marc Dinsdale, Head of Media Partnerships at Facebook Canada.
  • "We are committed to exploring what we can build together with our partners to support local news, and will continue to invest in local news in Canada."
  • "We're thrilled to be a part of Facebook's Local News Accelerator program in Canada and welcome the chance to share insights with our peers from across the country.
  • "We are committed to supporting local news innovation, and we're excited to partner with Facebook and local news publishers to bring this program to life in Canada."

Facebook continues efforts to protect Canadian 2019 Election

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Monday, March 18, 2019
World Wide Web, Software, Operating systems, Photo sharing, Social media, Facebook, Social information processing, Advertising

TORONTO, March 18, 2019 /CNW/ - Expanding on its ongoing election integrity efforts, Facebook Canada announced new details about its ads transparency tools set to launch in Canada before the end of June 2019, ahead of the Canadian federal election.

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  • TORONTO, March 18, 2019 /CNW/ - Expanding on its ongoing election integrity efforts, Facebook Canada announced new details about its ads transparency tools set to launch in Canada before the end of June 2019, ahead of the Canadian federal election.
  • Facebook will require advertisers to confirm their identities before running political, election related and issue ads, including those that refer to candidates.
  • Additionally, to develop its policy for issue ads in Canada, Facebook is seeking input from an advisory group of prominent Canadian leaders from diverse political backgrounds.
  • "We taketheprotection of electionson Facebook very seriously, and we are committed to being a force for good in Canadian democracy.