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.

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.

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.

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?

OpenMedia brings the Glass Room exhibit to British Columbia to help communities understand misinformation and take control of their digital lives.