This was interesting, but I wish there had been some discussion about the alleged need for Part 15 of #BillC2 "CSIS director holds rare news conference" youtu.be/0c3CiMUrCrM

I recently spoke with CBC's Manjula Selvarajah about the deeply problematic #BillS209 "Verified age-gating on the internet" www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

A wild poppy growing on Vimy Ridge, photographed earlier this year.

After a closed door “consultation”, the Nova Scotia government tabled and passed a compete replacement of our public sector FOI and privacy law, coming into force in 2027. The good, the bad and the meh, on my YouTube channel: youtu.be/3v2F9u3IRlo #NSPoli #privacy #FOI #foipop

wait until you see what happens after the 3rd vote

Join us at #CIGF for a panel on Cybersecurity in Canada. Hear experts Jon Ferguson, @emilylaidlaw.bsky.social, Kate Robertson, @cyberlawyeryyz.bsky.social & Andre Arbour discuss today’s biggest cyber threats and how we can strengthen Canada’s defences. ➡️Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/canadian-l...

Potentially a big move from the EC to make Europe a bit more hospitable to AI, trying to put a stop to all the data protection authority investigations into AI model development and deployment in Europe

I am looking forward to this amazing technology / privacy / AI law conference, hosted at the Schulich School of Law in Halifax. Check out the list of great speakers. www.eventbrite.ca/e/canadian-t...

I've seen a few people online giving kudos to the LaSalle police for laying charges based on alleged antisemitic online posts. The cynic in me assumes that it was more likely the threats against the police that got the attention of the police. www.ctvnews.ca/windsor/arti...

Even with this sanitized (not declassified) report from NSICOP, nowhere is the case made out for Bill C-2's intercept technologies or even the specifics of what they're asking for. If the public safety minister were to release what he'd propose as regulations, we could have a real discussion.

I was happy to talk with @cattunney.bsky.social about #BillC2's #lawfulaccess provisions, which the government apparently still is pushing. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

Canada’s privacy regulators want TikTok to keep kids off the platform — but how far should companies go to prove a user’s age? And what about the privacy of other users? And they apparently want even longer privacy policies. Hmm. New on my YouTube channel: youtu.be/YWCno6K9XX8

Children's privacy and online safety involving minors is the most rapidly evolving area in technology law. I'm thrilled to join this fantastic panel at the 2025 Canadian Technology Law Association Fall Conference. More details here: cantechlaw.ca/event-6257484

If you are in Ottawa next Wednesday, this will be a great and informative discussion about developing AI policy in Canada. The line-up of speakers is fantastic. Register (free!) using this link: mailchi.mp/bab4376425e9...

What a story to come out while the Senate LCJC Ctee holds its hearings on Bill S-209 (i.e. "age assurance"). Could see this as a kind of privacy version of the heckler's veto by those against such legislation, leaving lawmakers btwn rock and hard place in terms of holistic privacy and safety aims.

There is always a risk government moves forward later with lawful access, a law enforcement policy dream that seemingly never dies. But for now, this is a huge, embarrassing reversal. After months of defending warrantless access, it is moving on without it. www.michaelgeist.ca/2025/10/gove...

So it appears that the government has not abandoned #lawfulaccess, but have effectively split their border bill in two. The new #BillC12 includes all the old stuff other than lawful access and they'll push forward with lawful access in #BillC2 www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

Here it is (or will be - text not yet available) www.parl.ca/legisinfo/en...

Although the threat actor breached "a small number" of attorney email accounts, the law firm believes it is part of a nation-state campaign that involves other companies in the legal sector therecord.media/us-law-firm-...

On the order paper for today.... www.ourcommons.ca/documentview...

My real concern is whether Amicus, the mascot of the Canadian Supreme Court, has also been compelled to change robes.

Looks like we're soon going to get the #BillC2 replacement ... 'Bill entitled “An Act respecting certain measures relating to the security of Canada's borders and the integrity of the Canadian immigration system and respecting other related security measures”.' www.ourcommons.ca/documentview...

Government to table new border bill amid privacy concerns over C-2: sources www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

It appears that this work of art was authored by @dartmouthsue.bsky.social. I'm presently looking for a frame ...

What a beautiful proposed amendment to Bill 127, the "Protecting Nova Scotians Act". Unfortunately, the proposed amendment was defeated.

Nova Scotia's NEW Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act passed through the legislature and received royal assent in one week, and will come into effect on April 1, 2027. nslegislature.ca/legislative-...

Good news to wake up to: "Conservatives won't support Liberal border bill without major changes: Pierre Poilievre Conservative leader says current bill includes violations of Canadians’ freedom, privacy" #BillC2 www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

The Privacy Commissioner supports Bill S-209, An Act to restrict young persons’ online access to pornographic material. He should have stuck with the privacy aspects. His support shows disregard for the freedom of expression rights of adults and mature young people. www.priv.gc.ca/en/opc-actio...

"Refugees Denied, Privacy Undone: Bill C-2 and the Strong Borders Myth" Today at 7:00 pm in the Margaret Norrie McCain building at Mount Saint Vincent University. Free admission www.eventbrite.ca/e/refugees-d...

"People are saying ...." www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

There was a typo on the original poster. The name of the building at Mount Saint Vincent University is the Margaret Norrie McCain Centre - Room 105 / 106.

"Premier Tim Houston says his view on order-making power has changed since forming government." Yup, that's how it always works. It's interesting how being the government changes one's view of government transparency and accountability. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

A number of people have said ‘you don’t like the Online Safety Act - what’s *your* solution?’ My answer to that is ‘solution to what?’ The biggest problem with the Online Safety Act is that it claims to deal with a lot of disparate, disconnected and often very vague problems. 🧵 1/6

Nova Scotia Info and Privacy Commissioner issues preliminary views on Bill 150, replacing the province's access and privacy laws. I'm still digesting the bill, but I have to say I agree with what he has to say. oipc.novascotia.ca/sites/defaul...

Nova Scotia is replacing its Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. I'll have some comments after I've worked my way through it ... Press release: news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/09/2... Bill 150: nslegislature.ca/legc/bills/6...

Please come to this free event on Bill C-2 (the Strong Borders Act) that is pending before Parliament that will have a huge impact on the refugee process and on privacy. October 2, 2025 at MSVU. Here's the link for more information and registration: www.eventbrite.ca/e/refugees-d...

I'm looking forward to speaking at this event on October 2. Come and bring a friend!

Still digesting this joint finding of federal and provincial privacy regulators into TikTok's compliance with Canadian privacy law. I've found myself shaking my head a few times while going through it. www.priv.gc.ca/en/opc-actio...

Canadian privacy regulators will release their investigation findings re TikTok and children's privacy tomorrow: www.priv.gc.ca/en/opc-news/...

"Alberta to require citizens to carry little picture of Danielle Smith in wallets" www.thebeaverton.com/2025/09/albe...

Court agrees with Ont. Commissioner: ransomware encryption = “use” + “loss” of data, even if no one used it or accessed it. Privacy law terms don’t always mean what you think. New episode out now on my YouTube channel: youtu.be/qrGgRbQ3Ik4

Congratulations to Privacy Commissioner of Canada Philippe Dufresne, who has been elected Chair of the Global Privacy Assembly, a leading international forum for data protection and privacy authorities! www.priv.gc.ca/en/opc-news/...

Alberta: We're going to put immigration/citizenship status on IDs and drivers licenses. Also Alberta: We're letting the ban on ID-checking by the cops lapse. www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrHo...

"Alberta privacy commissioner raises concerns over citizenship details on driver's licences" www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

I have to note two things: (1) provinces have no role in determining or opining on citizenship; and (2) the emails I've received since this went up support my concern about misuse and discrimination.

It appears that Adrian Tican would rather that I not talk about Adrian Tican. Or maybe someone else complained about this.

"Alberta adding 'citizenship markers' on driver's licences and IDs" -- I have some thoughts www.cbc.ca/player/play/...

I may have an opinion about this ... www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Recording conversations -- using AI gadgets, video conference tools and otherwise -- and the law in Canada, new on my YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMAp...

"When you meet in person with a neighbor or a friend, you would be deeply troubled if the government demanded that you spoke loudly enough so its agents could eavesdrop on everything you both say." www.techpolicy.press/leverage-the...