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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.
Beyond Copyright: Is Canada Ready to Protect Our Faces and Voices in the Age of Generative AI?
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’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.
The Glass Room Misinformation Edition is Coming to BC
OpenMedia brings the Glass Room exhibit to British Columbia to help communities understand misinformation and take control of their digital lives.
AI is Coming for Canada’s Democracy
OpenMedia's Executive Director Matt Hatfield testified at the Senate on what AI means for Canadian democracy.
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.
OpenMedia Summer Fellowship 2026: Next-Gen Policy Changemakers Wanted!
OpenMedia is looking for six passionate changemakers to join our Summer Fellowship 2026 cohort. It’s a three-month deep dive into the heart of digital rights, advocacy, and community power.
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.
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.
Watch This Space: The Rise of AI Landlords in Canada
Editor’s Notes: This is a guest post by Lynn Yu Ling Ng, a Banting Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Politics at York University, Canada. She has research expertise in global care labor migration, with an area focus on East Asia (Singapore and Taiwan). Her current research program advocates for migrant care workers and elderly communities in and beyond Canada.
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