Supreme Court of Canada Leaves X Amid Concerns

The Supreme Court of Canada has announced it will no longer maintain an account on the social media platform X, previously known as Twitter, and will instead focus its communication efforts on other platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. This decision, which follows a growing trend of state bodies and private businesses leaving X due to concerns over hate speech and misinformation, has sparked some criticism regarding the court's perceived impartiality. The court's X account had over 45,000 followers, making it its most popular social media presence, yet it will now direct users to its other accounts for updates. Chief Justice Richard Wagner has emphasized the importance of communicating with Canadians, but the court did not provide specific reasons for distancing itself from X. The announcement reflects broader concerns about the platform's governance and the implications for public institutions engaging with social media. The decision comes amid a context of increased scrutiny on the platform due to its association with controversial figures and content moderation issues.