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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.
Canada’s Consultation for AI Strategy Sidelines Public Interest: OpenMedia’s Recommendations
Canada needs a strong, accountable, and competitive AI ecosystem to protect Canadians’ choices and digital autonomy. But our leaders are so caught up in encouraging innovation and adoption that they’re leaving rights, privacy, sustainability, and public accountability behind.
OpenMedia Urges CUSMA Reform for Canada’s Sovereign, Free, and Fair Digital Future
The 2026 CUSMA review gives Canada the chance to reclaim digital autonomy by strengthening intellectual property, improving platform accountability, and defending a free, open, and fair internet.
Five Questions Minister Evan Solomon Forgot to Ask About AI
Canadians were asked to weigh in on the country’s AI future, but the government’s consultation missed the mark. The questions focus on boosting innovation and industry, not protecting people, creativity, or the planet. Here are five big things missing from Canada’s AI conversation, and why they matter.
Defending Our ‘Digital Selves’: A Guide for Canadians to Reclaim Digital Autonomy from Foreign Tech Giants
Canada has fallen behind on digital sovereignty, with much of our digital life controlled by foreign tech giants, but Canadians don’t have to stay powerless.
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