What's blocked in Canada
Every major app works, but Meta has blocked news posts on Facebook and Instagram in Canada since August 2023.
- WhatsApp: Works
- Voice & video calls: Works
- Telegram: Works
- Signal: Works
- Discord: Works
- Facebook: Partly blocked
- Instagram: Partly blocked
- X (Twitter): Works
- TikTok: Works
- YouTube: Works
- Google: Works
- Works
- Age-gated
- Partly blocked
- Slowed down
- Blocked
App by app
| App | Status | Since | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partly blocked | Aug 2023 | Meta blocks news links and news pages. | |
| Partly blocked | Aug 2023 | Meta blocks news content. |
Not offered in Canada
These companies don't sell their service here. That's a business or sanctions decision, not government censorship.
Working normally
Social media
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The 3 VPNs that fit Canada
Our assessment, plus what visitors in Canada are reporting this week.
Picked for streaming and everyday privacy.
NordVPN
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What's going on
Canada does not block apps. The one visible restriction is self-imposed: Meta stopped showing news links and news pages on Facebook and Instagram in response to the Online News Act. Many US streaming catalogues, including Hulu, are not offered in Canada.
Before you connect: Canadians mostly use a VPN for privacy on public Wi-Fi and to reach their home streaming libraries while travelling.
Is a VPN legal in Canada?
Legal
VPNs are legal in Canada.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Questions people ask
Are any apps blocked in Canada?
None of the 41 apps we track is fully blocked in Canada right now. Facebook and Instagram have some restrictions. Every major app works, but Meta has blocked news posts on Facebook and Instagram in Canada since August 2023.
Which streaming and online services are not available in Canada?
HBO Max, Hulu, BBC iPlayer, JioHotstar and Binance are not offered in Canada. That is the companies' decision, often because of licensing or sanctions.
Is it legal to use a VPN in Canada?
Legal. VPNs are legal in Canada.
Which VPN works in Canada?
Our picks for Canada are NordVPN, ExpressVPN and Surfshark. Check the live votes on this page for this week's results.
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