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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.
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Senate Passes Bill C-4 While Sharply Criticizing Political Parties

Bill C-4 has passed the Senate with a three-year sunset clause, giving federal political parties a time limit to self-regulate their use of voter data and remain exempt from privacy laws. OpenMedia explains why this moment matters and what comes next in the fight to hold parties accountable for how they handle our data.
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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.
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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.
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OpenMedia Urges SECU to Close Loopholes That Weaken Cybersecurity in Bill C-8

Canada’s new cybersecurity bill, Bill C-8, gives ministers unchecked powers to secretly disconnect Canadians, issue sweeping telecom orders, and operate with minimal oversight, threatening accountability, privacy, and security online.
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Over 4,700 Canadians Call for a Strong Competition Commissioner to Fight Monopolies

Competition keeps our economy fair, affordable, and growing. In one week, over 4,700 people joined OpenMedia’s call for a Commissioner who will defend consumers, workers, and entrepreneurs.
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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.
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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.
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OpenMedia Submission to the Finance Committee Calls for Stronger Voter Privacy Protections

OpenMedia has urged the Standing Committee on Finance to remove Part 4 of Bill C-4, which would enable continued abuse by political parties in how they collect and use voter data.
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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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