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OpenMedia to SECU: Withdraw Bill C-22 or gut its surveillance provisions
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.
Beyond Copyright: Is Canada Ready to Protect Our Faces and Voices in the Age of Generative AI?
AI can clone your face and voice in seconds. From deepfake porn to voice fraud, the harms are already here. So why does Canada have almost no law to protect you?
The Glass Room Misinformation Edition is Coming to BC
OpenMedia brings the Glass Room exhibit to British Columbia to help communities understand misinformation and take control of their digital lives.
AI is Coming for Canada’s Democracy
OpenMedia's Executive Director Matt Hatfield testified at the Senate on what AI means for Canadian democracy.
Social Media Ban for Youth and Children: Protection or Punishment?
Canada is edging toward a social media ban for youth and children, but the cure might come with its own complications.
Rethinking Online Harms in the AI Era: OpenMedia’s First Community Chat
Longtime supporters and next-gen advocates across Canada came together in our first Media Riff-Raff to explore AI-era online harms.
Over 10,000 OpenMedia Members Demand Withdrawal of the “Strong Borders” Act
Bill C-2’s warrantless disclosure powers still loom. Now is the moment to stop Big Brother-style surveillance from coming to Canada.
Our 2025 Wins, and how they’ll shape a Stronger 2026
A recap of how 230,000 Canadians made independent advocacy possible—and how OpenMedia will fight for a stronger 2026 in an increasingly uncertain world.
Canada’s Age-Verification Bill Repeats the UK’s Mistakes: Here’s How to Do Better
Canada is exploring age-verification requirements under Bill S-209, but adopting such systems without strong safeguards could repeat mistakes seen overseas. The UK’s failed experiment offers a warning; Canada still has time to choose a better path.
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