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OpenMedia’s survey report and 2026 review submission: A modernized Privacy Act for Canadians
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.
Have your say on digital safety: OpenMedia survey open through August 2
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.
Canadians don’t trust the government with their data, and they told us why
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.
Young Canadians Are Ready for Privacy Reform. Is Parliament?
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?
OpenMedia Testifies Before SECU: Limited Amendments Will Not Fix Bill C-22
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 Urges Senate: Finish the Job of Fixing the Flawed Bill C-8
Canada's cybersecurity bill could weaken the very protections it claims to offer. OpenMedia testified before the Senate to push for four critical fixes to close the privacy gaps in Bill C-8.
Discover the 2026 Cohort: OpenMedia Summer Fellowship
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 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.
OpenMedia’s Guide and Survey on the 2026 Privacy Act Review
Canada's Privacy Act hasn't been updated in 40 years. As the government finally opens a review, OpenMedia is launching a survey to make sure ordinary Canadians have a say. Here's what's at stake — and why your voice matters.
AI is Coming for Canada’s Democracy
OpenMedia's Executive Director Matt Hatfield testified at the Senate on what AI means for Canadian democracy.
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