For the purposes of this debate, 'large social media platforms' refer to the platforms where a majority of those online in a country use that platform. In Canada, according to Toronto Metropolitan University, these platforms are Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.

"Buy local" policies give preference to products and services produced locally by local businesses, as opposed to products produced farther away. Policies may simply encourage buying local or provide incentives to purchase local goods.

Clarification: "Buy local" policies give preference to products and services produced locally by local businesses, as opposed to products produced farther away. Policies may simply encourage buying local or provide incentives to purchase local goods.