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.

Bill C-22 is designed to be maximally flexible for the government and minimally protective for Canadians. It is a foundational problem that light amendments cannot fix.

OpenMedia announces its inaugural cohort for the 2026 Summer Fellowship. Six outstanding next-gen policy changes will join the team to explore innovative approaches to pressing challenges in AI, online harms, and democracy.

OpenMedia submits a brief to SECU, demanding withdrawal of Bill C-22 or major overhaul of its surveillance powers, before the committee concludes hearing witnesses on May 26.

OpenMedia's Executive Director Matt Hatfield testified at the Senate on what AI means for Canadian democracy.

OpenMedia is looking for six passionate changemakers to join our Summer Fellowship 2026 cohort. It’s a three-month deep dive into the heart of digital rights, advocacy, and community power.