Looking past the headlines, @angusreidinstitute.bsky.social data tells a more complicated story on social media bans: most people say parents – not governments – should decide how teens use social media. angusreid.org/social-media...

If the Liberals sweep the April 13 by-elections, they’ll have the magic number of seats needed to take control of committees and push bills through quickly www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...

As a parent myself I understand the anxiety here. But bans won't make the internet safer for kids, they actually give platforms a free pass. www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic...

Great piece on how Bill C-22 – as drafted – threatens encryption and opens the door to unauthorized foreign surveillance. www.thespec.com/opinion/cont...

"The provisions are ultimately going to be struck down, and that doesn’t help law enforcement or privacy. I mean, that really doesn’t help anyone." @mgeist.bsky.social on Bill C-22. ottawacitizen.com/news/bill-c-...

Lawful access is back with concerns on access to subscriber information, metadata retention, and network surveillance. Two of Canada’s leading experts - @privacylawyer.ca and @robertdiab.bsky.social - join Law Bytes podcast for a roundtable discussion on the bill. www.michaelgeist.ca/2026/03/the-...

Bill C-22 is getting the spotlight on surveillance but it’s not the only bill expanding government power. nationalpost.com/opinion/john...

Great piece from CBA National Magazine on Bill C-22 and its implications for telecom and tech companies. Flags serious concerns about mandated surveillance infrastructure for law enforcement access. Worth a read👇 nationalmagazine.ca/en-ca/articl...

Experts warn the government’s new lawful access bill could weaken encryption and open the door to unauthorized surveillance of Canadians. www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...

I agree with @mgeist.bsky.social. As I said yesterday, Minister Anandasangaree deserves credit for improving the access to data provisions in Part 1 of Bill C-22. But the revised Part 2 could still enable encryption backdoors and unauthorized spying. www.michaelgeist.ca/2026/03/a-ta...

I agree with Michael's assessment here: Part 1 of C-22 is much improved, but Part 2 (the Supporting Authorized Access to Information Act) is deeply, deeply problematic and Canadians should be very concerned.

Social media bans and app store age checks won’t protect kids online. This piece explains why they’re the wrong solution. www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...

“This revised bill falls short of protecting Canadians from weakened encryption and unauthorized spying,” - @joshtabish.bsky.social Read our full statement here: progresschamber.org/news/governm...

My statement for @progresschamber.org on the government’s revised lawful access package, Bill C-22 progresschamber.org/news/governm...

Canada's Public Safety Minister released minor revisions to the government’s controversial lawful access measures today. Last year’s bill was shelved after drawing heavy pushback from privacy groups and the public. (1/4)

NEW: The Public Safety Minister’s revamped lawful access bill is on the notice paper for tomorrow www.ourcommons.ca/documentview...

Your regular reminder that Meta wants Apple & Google to verify ages at app stores – a move that shifts responsibility away from platforms (that actually deliver content and experiences) and creates serious privacy and security risks in the process.

The #CRTC’s Chair hints the door is open to raising the 5% base contribution from streamers. Reminder: most of that money flows into funds that foreign streamers can’t access. The levy doesn’t “level the playing field” as some claim. www.thewirereport.ca/2026/03/06/q...

The government is exploring standalone legislation to regulate AI chatbots, according to a letter sent to the online harms advisory panel and obtained by @thelogic.co. thelogic.co/news/exclusi...

“We don’t have enough evidence right now of age verification being effective, and we also don’t have enough assessment of the broader consequences that it might have..." thelogic.co/news/canada-...

Law enforcement is pressuring the government to pass a controversial lawful access regime. The minister is considering narrowing who counts as an “online service provider,” after criticism the definition could apply to almost anyone with an online presence www.hilltimes.com/story/2026/0...

Citing earlier pushback to mandatory monitoring and reporting proposals, @mgeist.bsky.social outlines why folding AI chatbots into the government’s most recent Online Harms framework could repeat many of the same policy pitfalls www.michaelgeist.ca/2026/03/why-...

Canada’s leading digital literacy organization, @mediasmarts.bsky.social, calls on the federal government to create a National Digital Media Literacy Strategy to help protect Canadians from online harms and strengthen digital resilience. Read their open letter: mediasmarts.ca/about-us/pre...

"It’s incredibly delicate for both the government and the companies, because there’s only so much that the government could set down in law that would be appropriate" Important, nuanced reporting from @thelogic.co thelogic.co/news/regulat...

Three years later and the Online Streaming Act remains unimplemented while Canadian shows like Heated Rivalry go viral. The Act hasn’t helped consumers, but it has created a lot of bilateral tension – the USTR named it in their annual report today.

Nearly 400 security & privacy scholars across 29+ countries (including Canada 🇨🇦) are raising red flags about age-assurance mandates on social media. subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2026...

The case for a public AI option sounds noble – but with efforts like ArriveCan and SAAQclic in recent memory, confidence in government running a national AI model isn’t exactly sky-high... www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...

Matthew Boswell’s next chapter: private practice, advising clients on how to comply with the Competition Act. www.theglobeandmail.com/business/eco...

Incredible news, especially since I've been out of shaoxing wine for weeks. www.grocerybusiness.ca/tt-supermark...

ICYMI, my latest on how we protect kids online without using blunt tools like blanket social media bans

The federal government’s Budget Implementation Act, which includes a repeal of the Digital Services Tax, is one step closer to becoming law. globalnews.ca/news/1170894...

Canada may ban social media for under-14s – but early evidence from Australia shows the limits of bans. My latest for @progresschamber.org outlines 5 alternatives that can help reduce harm while keeping kids connected: progresschamber.org/insights/can...

Quebec can be an AI hub, but Hydro-Québec’s change of heart on crypto and new pricing leave may industry wondering if la belle province is truly committed to long-term AI growth. Great reporting from @thelogic.co thelogic.co/commentary/q...

A hard but important conversation about when tech companies should share potential online threats with law enforcement – and what’s at stake if we get that balance wrong. Thoughtful, nuanced insights from U of Calgary's Emily Laidlaw: www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-lif...

Exciting news! MediaSmarts is proud to launch Canada’s first AI Literacy Day on March 27. Discover resources and learn how to join in: https://mediasmarts.ca/canada-ai-literacy-day #AILiteracyDay

This weekend I joined @cbcradiocanada.bsky.social's Just Asking to answer caller questions about social media and youth. I shared why social media bans fall short, and what smarter, long-term approaches can create safer online spaces without penalizing young people. www.cbc.ca/player/play/...

Are social media bans for youth effective? This article breaks down the challenges around design, implementation, and enforcement. TL;DR – Bans aren't a silver bullet. www.economist.com/briefing/202...

About 2,000 Canadians die every year in preventable car crashes. Self-driving cars already operate in cities around the world, with far fewer accidents than humans. So why can’t Canadians ride in one? I'll give you a hint: it's not snow... 🟥 📼 www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...

Great reality check from @betakit.com on Quebec's new digital sovereignty plan. 👇 The province's approach could mean higher taxpayer costs and longer deployment timelines for key digital infrastructure. betakit.com/quebec-has-a...

At the risk of being off-side public opinion, banning social media for youth will punish the very kids we’re trying to protect (particularly marginalized and vulnerable ones) while shifting responsibility away from platforms to improve safety. nationalpost.com/news/politic...

Kids interact with apps, not app stores or operating systems. Let's put the onus on the app developers to create safer online spaces.

Why app store age verification comes up short: "Even if an OS-level age gate worked perfectly on a smartphone, it would not follow a child across devices. The same application may be available on a gaming console, a laptop, a tablet, or a smart TV." www.aei.org/technology-a...

ICYMI, multiple reports suggest Minister Anandasangaree is planning to revive Bill C-2's lawful access regime. My latest for @progresschamber.org lays out why minor adjustments won't be enough to fix the bill: progresschamber.org/insights/sma...

Bill C-2’s lawful access powers are being revamped (nationalpost.com/news/politic...) – and that should alarm any Canadian who cares about their privacy. In my latest for @progresschamber.org, I explain why small tweaks won’t fix it: progresschamber.org/insights/sma...

Earlier today I published a new blog for @progresschamber.org making clear that small tweaks won’t fix the fundamental issues with Bill C-2: progresschamber.org/insights/sma...

Multiple reports now suggest the government is pressing ahead with revisions to its controversial lawful access bill, and Canadians everywhere should be very concerned. www.thechronicle-online.com/news/politic...

A UK social media ban for under-16s seemed like a done deal, but after speaking with teenagers and child protection groups, PM Starmer may be reconsidering. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

Quebec has released a new digital infrastructure and data strategy focused on: • Hosting public data in Canada/Quebec • Building “sovereign” data centres • Prioritizing Quebec firms • Open-source adoption • Strengthening local IT expertise www.quebec.ca/nouvelles/ac...

Shopify is seeing big growth as it bets on AI-powered, agentic commerce. If the bots want to compare options and check out for me, I’m not going to fight them! thelogic.co/news/shopify...

European perspectives on digital sovereignty: 1. Define what’s truly critical and make it resilient. 2. Grow your domestic tech sector; build real, competitive alternatives. Focus on building because regulation alone won't be enough thelogic.co/news/the-big...