Canadian news publishers worried about Meta’s new terms of service
Canadian news companies say they’re worried about changes to Meta’s terms of service and want the company to clarify how they will be affected.
Meta’s changes to its terms of service, first reported by Neiman Lab, led some to suggest the terms could allow scraping of websites associated with a business account for AI training purposes.
Meta has now revised those terms but the anxiety has not abated. European and British publishers are asking governments and regulators to step in.
Publishers’ association News Media Canada said a statement that "like publisher associations everywhere, we’re very concerned and are seeking clarity."
The fact Meta blocked news content in Canada following the passage of the Online News Act in 2023 is creating additional uncertainty over how Canadian outlets could be affected by the new terms.
The Canadian Association of Broadcasters said its members have raised concerns and at a minimum, Meta should be transparent about how the new terms will affect Canadian outlets.
Association president Kevin Desjardins said there is an "obvious contradiction" and that Meta has blocked news "arguing that news provides insufficient value to its platforms."
"Yet it now appears to be seeking broad permissions to access and use content from publishers’ websites for its own commercial purposes," he said.
Desjardins said "Canadian broadcasters should not be put in a position where their journalism is unavailable to Canadians on Meta’s platforms, while Meta potentially reserves broad rights to exploit it."
In response to a question about how the terms apply in Canada, a Meta spokesperson said "the crawling terms we consolidated only applied to our ads and business products, and we've clarified that in the terms themselves.
"It does not change how Meta uses web crawlers. As always, content owners can use robots.txt to signal their preferences. This is not about scraping news sites, and these updates don't give us new rights that supersede those preferences.”
Various Canadian news publishers already use robots.txt to block bots from AI companies like OpenAI.
A number of Canadian news outlets, including The Canadian Press, have launched lawsuits against OpenAI and Anthropic over the use of copyrighted content for training AI systems.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 21, 2026.
By Anja Karadeglija | Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved.
That free financial pop-up with DJs, snacks, merch and more is back in Toronto
If you missed the last one, now's your chance to get on board! 🎉
If one of the things that's holding you back from leaping into investing is the monotone vibe of it all, there's a free event taking over Toronto's Centre for Social Innovation that could change it all for you.
On the weekend of October 24-25, 2026, the popular space is hosting the Fidelity Investments Canada ETF Pop-Up: Dare to Dream to help you take the next steps into your financial future, whether you're a newbie or a seasoned pro.
And when you read the next part, you'll be like: "Wait, this is about investing?"

Fidelity Investments Canada is on a mission to prove that ETFs don't have to be boring. When you swing by the pop-up, you'll get to enjoy some yummy eats from some of your favourite local spots and handcrafted beverages.
There's a live DJ spinning tracks all day, a photo booth to snap your new profile pic, cool merch you'll actually wear, and an all-ages ball pit to put a smile on your face.
Interactive games put your strategy and know-how to the test, and when you need a break, there's the ETF and Chill Lounge: a low-key space where you can sit, charge your phone and grab some water.

And throughout it all, you'll be able to chat with Fidelity's ETF experts who can answer all your questions. The biggest takeaway from the event (yes, even after the snacks and merch) is that Fidelity has an ETF for everyone.
Fidelity wants to be your ETF BFF — a trusted pal you can turn to. Like a true BFF, they're there to hype you up, build your confidence and help you live your best life.
Fidelity ETF Pop-Up: Dare To Dream
Price: Free
When: 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday, October 24; 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, October 25, 2026
Address: Centre for Social Innovation (The Spadina Lounge) - 192 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON
Fidelity ETF pop-up: Dare to Dream website
Are you a 'credit ghost'? Here's how to grow your credit in Canada before you need it
Credit scores aren't that scary. Promise. 👻
At a certain point in life, your credit score becomes really important. From renting a place to getting a loan, the range of things this three-digit number can impact is pretty spooky.
But not as spooky, perhaps, as not having one when you need it. This is what a "credit ghost" is, someone with little to no credit history or who doesn’t know their credit score, and they're everywhere this Halloween. You might even be one.
New research commissioned by RBC revealed that more than one in five (21%) Canadians aged 18-24 either don't have a credit score or don't know what it is. The majority of respondents (78%) said they did have a credit score, but even among them, 37% couldn't say what their credit score is.
In fact, 42% of students say they’ve already faced a real-world consequence of having little or no credit history, including:
- 13% needed someone to co-sign or act as a guarantor
- 11% had difficulty getting approved for a credit card
- 8% had difficulty getting a loan
- 6% had difficulty renting an apartment
The good news is that building your credit doesn't have to be complicated. In most cases, it comes down to a few simple steps, responsible habits and time.
What is a credit score and how do you get one?

A credit score is a three-digit number that gives lenders an idea of how reliable a borrower you are, which lenders may use as one factor when assessing your creditworthiness.
Credit scores are usually between 300 and 900, with a higher number indicating that you're likely to pay on time and manage your credit responsibly, and a lower number suggesting you might be less reliable.
If you're a credit ghost with no credit history, you may not even have a score yet. This isn't the same as having a lower credit score, but it can have the same real-life impact. For example, a landlord may prefer to lease to someone with a modest score over someone without one at all.
So, how does your credit history actually start? In Canada, Equifax and TransUnion collect information about how you use and repay credit, based on information reported by lenders and some other companies, like certain phone or utility providers. Once there's enough information on your credit report, you're assigned a credit score.
How do I check my credit score in Canada?

You can look up Equifax and TransUnion online separately to find your report, but your bank or credit union may also have access to it in your banking app. If you're an RBC Online Banking client, for example, you can see your score for free in the CreditView Dashboard and track how it changes over time.
Finding your credit score is the first step to no longer being a credit ghost. When you know where you stand, you can take your next steps to grow your credit score before you need it.
How do I start building credit?

To build credit, you need to use financial products or services that report your payment history, such as a credit card, loan or even certain utility accounts. Making your payments on time helps demonstrate that you can reliably manage your financial commitments and build your credit history.
Small, consistent habits can help build your credit history over time, like making payments on time, keeping your balances manageable and using credit responsibly.
If you're an RBC client, you can use NOMI Budgets to learn about your spending and make smart choices that help your credit grow. They also have credit cards for students that are specially set up to help you grow your credit.
Not every credit check is created equal. Checking your own credit score won't hurt it; that's considered a soft inquiry. But when you apply for something like a credit card, loan or certain phone plans, the lender or provider may make a hard inquiry to review your credit. That can cause a small dip in your score, but it's usually temporary.
Other factors will come into play later, such as how long you've had your credit accounts and the mix of credit you have (loans vs. credit cards vs. mortgages).
Don't be spooked by common credit myths

Growing credit can seem overwhelming, and there's so much information out there, but don't believe everything you hear.
For example, according to RBC, five per cent of students believe carrying a credit card balance month to month helps your score. It's time to put that one to rest. Trust that paying off your credit card in full is a good thing.
If you want to do some of your own myth-busting, check out RBC's Credit Score Simulator and see for yourself what really moves the needle.
If you're a student in Canada and you're getting your life set up, you're going to run into situations that require knowing what's happening with your credit.
Thankfully, there are simple steps and useful tools like RBC's Guide to Building Credit that'll help get you there. With some good habits, the right support and a little patience, you'll be well on your way.
To learn more about giving up your credit ghost ways, visit RBC's website.

Eddy de Big Brother confie que la slop ne lui a pas fait et la production fait le point
« Mon corps a très mal réagi à la slop. » 🤢
Lors de la septième semaine à Big Brother Célébrités, la patronne Claudia Bouvette a mis quatre nouveaux.elles candidat.es comme condamné.es. Ce sont donc Stéphanie Harvey, Guylaine Guay, Martin Vachon et Eddy King qui ont dû prendre des douches froides, dormir sur des lits de camp puis manger la fameuse slop. Après cette péripétie, Eddy King a confié que son corps n'a pas très bien réagi à la slop et la production nous a expliqué ce qu'il s'est passé.
C'est lors de l'émission de radio Véronique et les fantastiques du 28 février que l'équipe a demandé à l'humoriste comment il avait vécu sa semaine en tant que condamné dans la maison et c'est à ce moment qu'il a expliqué que ça ne s'était pas très bien passé :
« Je l'ai mal vécu parce que mon corps a très mal réagi à la slop. J'ai eu pas mal de maux d'estomac qui pouvaient se transformer en ulcères si on ne faisait pas attention. J'ai eu le soutien médical et ça va, je suis sous médication et ça se rétablit. »
Contacté par Narcity, le producteur au contenu Jean-Martin Bisson a confirmé que la slop n'a eu aucun effet néfaste sur la santé des joueur.ses mis à part l'adaptation au nouveau régime dans les premiers jours :
« Eddy avait quelques problèmes avant que la slop arrive ou qu'il soit lui-même sur la slop. [...] Il a eu une petite baisse d'énergie pendant une émission. Il a commencé à manger de la slop et, en même temps, il a commencé à avoir des brûlements d'estomac. Il a parlé à un médecin puis le médecin lui a dit que c'était impossible que ce soit à cause de la slop.
« Au début, étant donné que c'était nouveau pour leur corps, il y en a qui ont vécu certaines constipations pour peut-être une journée ou deux, mais ça, c'est dans le pire des cas [...]. Ce sont juste des conséquences normales à un changement de régime.
« Eddy a peut-être associé ça à la slop, mais il n'y a ensuite eu aucune médication reliée à de nouveaux problèmes de santé ou quelque chose d'autre que la constipation [...]. Il y a toujours des médecins qui s'assurent que nos joueurs vont bien au besoin », affirme le producteur au contenu.
La recette de la slop a été conçue par les nutritionnistes des athlètes de la maison, soit Hugo Barrette, Marc-Antoine Dequoy et Lysanne Richard, afin de s'assurer que les célébrités se nourrissaient des meilleurs ingrédients malgré tout au cours de leur semaine :
« Elle [était] fabriquée avec des aliments [et des légumes] frais préparés séparément et sans condiment. Les condamnés [avaient] le droit de la prendre comme ils [voulaient] : en smoothie, froide, réchauffée, frite ou au four. L’important, [c'était] de ne jamais altérer son goût », précise la production.
Il y avait deux variantes pour la slop, soit celle végétarienne ainsi que celle au poulet. Étant un concept bien répandu à Big Brother, la slop est généralement constituée d'un mélange similaire à du gruau, mais ce n'était pas le cas dans l'édition québécoise :
« On a même bonifié la slop [...] C'est bénéfique pour leur corps ce qu'ils ont reçu, c'est juste que pour nous et la télévision, avec l'odeur et avec la texture, c'est ça qui rend l'affaire un peu dégueulasse.
« Ce qui était très important, c'était de ne pas mettre nos célébrités en danger, de ne pas jouer sur la santé des célébrités. Au contraire, nous c'était juste pour un enjeu de télévision puis un enjeu pour eux de vivre une expérience plus difficile puis que ça devienne un jeu social et une contrainte de nommer des condamnés », ajoute Jean-Martin.
Après deux semaines avec la chambre des condamné.es, celle-ci a été fermée jusqu'à la fin de l'aventure. C'est maintenant la voûte de l'immunité qui préoccupe l'esprit des célébrités alors qu'Hugo Barette a déjà sélectionné l'immunité personnelle.