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.

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.

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

Longtime supporters and next-gen advocates across Canada came together in our first Media Riff-Raff to explore AI-era online harms.

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.

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.

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 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.