In this file illustration photo taken on March 25, 2020, a Facebook app logo is displayed on a smartphone in Arlington, Virginia. Olivier DOULIERY / AFP
Facebook on Wednesday pledged to invest at least $1 billion to support journalism over the next three years as the social media giant defended its handling of a dispute with Australia over payments to media organizations.
Nick Clegg, head of global affairs, said in a statement that the company is willing to support news media while reiterating its concerns over mandated payments.
“Facebook is more than willing to partner with news publishers,” Clegg said after Facebook restored news links as part of a compromise with Australian officials.
“We absolutely recognize quality journalism is at the heart of how open societies function — informing and empowering citizens and holding the powerful to account.”
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<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/a-woman-in-a-pink-sweater-sits-on-a-bench-outside-a-stone-building-with-a-blue-door-on-a-quaint-street-right-two-women-share-a.jpg?id=55388304&width=2000&height=1500&coordinates=152%2C0%2C152%2C0"/><br/><br/><p>If you're looking to satisfy your wanderlust in 2025, you might want to start planning a trip to this <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/visit-quebec-city-from-montreal-during-fall">cozy destination near Montreal</a>. With cobblestone streets, endless cafes and stunning attractions, you'll feel as if you've travelled to a far away land. </p><p><a href="https://www.usnews.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">U.S. News</a> released a list of the "<a href="https://travel.usnews.com/rankings/worlds-best-cities-to-visit/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Best Cities in the World to Visit for 2025</a>" highlighting 30 bucket list destinations from across the globe.</p><p>The cities were selected based on factors such as cultural attractions, dining options, natural beauty, entertainment and reader votes. Among them, a magical city near Montreal earned a spot as one of the best places to visit this year.<br/></p><p><a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/quebec-city" target="_blank">Quebec City</a>, located under 3 hours from Montreal, came in at number 30 on the list and was the only Canadian destination to be included in the roundup. Offering old-world vibes, cobblestone streets and more, it's the next best thing to a European vacation.</p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DDzneA5RAHA/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p><a href="https://travel.usnews.com/Quebec_City_Canada/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">According to U.S. News</a>, you can enjoy the "sight of winding cobblestone streets and towering cathedrals; the sound of French pleasantries and tourists' 'Oohs;' the smell of fresh-baked bread and pungent cheese; the taste of creamy cafe lattes and buttery croissants."</p><p>The city offers endless things to do, from exploring the scenic Montmorency Falls to visiting Château Frontenac, strolling along Dufferin Terrace and checking out the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec.</p><p>One of the highlights of the region is <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/best-places-christmas-quebec">Old Quebec</a>. According to U.S. News, "you'll discover a world straight out of a European painting: 18th- and 19th-century buildings house bakers, bistros and boutiques, while cobbled squares are drowned by a sea of cafe tables."</p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DDzbzt5xrPg/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>U.S. News reports that the best times to visit Quebec City are June through September and December through February. During the summer, you can enjoy warm weather and vibrant festivals, while in the winter months, you can soak up the snowy wonderland and take part in activities like snow tubing or visiting the Hôtel de Glace.</p><p><a href="https://www.narcity.com/best-christmas-vacation-destination-near-ottawa-quebec-city" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Quebec City</a> was also named the second best spot to visit in Canada for 2025 by U.S. News, coming in just below Banff which took first place.</p><h3>Quebec City</h3><br/><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/C5IF0mQuYHx/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>Where: Quebec City, QC<br/></p><p>Why You Need To Go: This spot was just ranked among the best places in the world to visit in 2025. So call up your travel buddies and start planning your next getaway!</p><p><a href="https://www.quebec-cite.com/en" target="_blank">Québec Cité Website</a></p><p><em>Before you get going, check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/responsible-travel-guidelines" target="_blank">Responsible Travel Guide</a> so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your trip.</em></p>
