Isabella Wen, a University of Toronto student and content creator, examines youth perspectives on Bill C-34's age restrictions for social media. As an OpenMedia Youth Ambassador, they argue the bill inadequately protects young people since Australia's similar law showed minimal usage reduction while profit-driven algorithms persist. Wen emphasizes: "Before we decide who can enter, we should ask what we are requiring platforms to become."

Our relationships with reality are increasingly distorted, if Canada permits corporations unchecked powers over AI, the consequences can be destructive. OpenMedia offers extensive community-informed recommendations on AI transparency.

Keeping young people safe online is a goal most of us can agree on. The harder question is how we get there.

More than 2,500 people told us what they want from Canada’s approach to online safety: action on real harms, more accountability from platforms, and stronger privacy protections.

OpenMedia brings the Glass Room exhibit and the Reality Check panel discussion to Surrey to discuss how data collection and algorithmic filtering shape what becomes part of the public conversation.

Nearly 4,700 of Canadians told us what they wanted from a modernized Privacy Act. We turned that into policy recommendations for the 2026 Review of Canada’s decades-old Privacy Act.

Canada's proposed Bill C-34, the Safe Social Media Act, would introduce age verification requirements, a legal duty of care for social media platforms, and much more. We are asking Canadians what they think about these measures through August 2.

In Canada, political parties can collect your data—including from data brokers—without the same privacy protections that apply to businesses and public institutions. Learn how you can help change that.

Over 4,600 Canadians told OpenMedia what they want from a modernized Privacy Act. The community has a clear ask on data sharing, transparency, and AI.

UBC students partnered with OpenMedia to find out how young Canadians feel about their digital privacy rights. The answer? They care deeply but feel powerless. With Bill C-36 just introduced in Parliament, will Canada finally get the privacy law reform people deserve?