Wednesday, 5 February 2025

 [Your Address]

[City, Province, Postal Code]
[Your Email]
[Your Phone Number]
[Date]

[MPP’s Name]
Member of Provincial Parliament
[MPP’s Office Address]
[City, Province, Postal Code]

Subject: Urgent Action Needed to Address Meta’s Negligence in Misinformation Regulation

Dear [MPP’s Name],

I am writing to express my deep concern over Meta’s continued failure to regulate fraudulent content on its platforms, particularly scams and misinformation that prey on unsuspecting users. A recent example involves a fabricated story about Jagmeet Singh being placed under house arrest for revealing a so-called financial loophole—an outright lie designed to deceive the public into engaging with fraudulent schemes.

Despite Meta’s vast resources and claims of AI-driven moderation, scams like this continue to thrive on Facebook and Instagram. This raises significant concerns about whether Meta is genuinely invested in combating misinformation or simply profiting from engagement, regardless of the ethical cost. Many users, including myself, have reported similar scams repeatedly, only to see them resurface unchecked.

As my elected representative, I urge you to take action by:

  1. Advocating for stronger regulatory oversight of social media platforms to ensure they are held accountable for failing to prevent misinformation.
  2. Pressuring Meta to improve its content moderation processes and respond meaningfully to user reports of fraudulent activity.
  3. Exploring legislation that enforces stricter penalties for social media companies that enable the spread of digital fraud.

Canadians deserve digital spaces that are safe and free from manipulation. I would appreciate an opportunity to discuss this matter further and to understand what steps are being taken at the provincial level to address the unchecked spread of misinformation online.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to your response.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]

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