Canada Post Ending Home Deliveries and Meta Loses in Court Over Social Media Addiction Case

This episode of Fight Back with Libby Znaimer explores two major national developments: the impending end of door-to-door mail delivery by Canada Post and a landmark court ruling against Meta and YouTube over social media addiction. Dr. Ian Lee, a postal expert, explains that Canada Post's restructuring—ending home delivery, reducing service days, and closing post offices—is a necessary response to a 70% decline in letter mail since 2006, driven by digital communication. He forecasts the end of letter mail within a decade and warns of significant layoffs, though he emphasizes the shift is not about saving the post office but about pivoting to the booming parcel delivery market. On the tech front, Carmi Levy discusses a California jury's $6 million verdict against Meta and YouTube, finding they designed platforms to addict young users through endless scrolling and algorithmic engagement. This case, likened to the tobacco industry's legal reckoning, may trigger thousands of similar lawsuits and could force tech companies to redesign their products for safety. The episode also features political commentary on Doug Ford’s proposed Billy Bishop Airport expansion, with panelists debating its economic viability, environmental impact, and democratic legitimacy, while also reflecting on Avi Lewis’s new role as federal NDP leader and the party’s potential resurgence.