Canadians were asked to weigh in on the country’s AI future, but the government’s consultation missed the mark. The questions focus on boosting innovation and industry, not protecting people, creativity, or the planet. Here are five big things missing from Canada’s AI conversation, and why they matter.

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.

Organizations across sectors reiterate call for complete withdrawal of both bills

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.

Canadians are far more worried about AI’s risks than its benefits, with overwhelming concern about misinformation, fraud, and surveillance, yet regulation remains lacking. OpenMedia’s recent community survey found that Canadians want proactive, people-first AI rules.

MPs will debate Bill C-8 today including a controversial “spy clause”, despite warnings from experts and civil society groups

Le nouveau projet de loi sur la cybersécurité des Libéraux, C-8, reprend leur ancien projet mal ficelé C-26, avec les mêmes graves lacunes. Il affaiblit le chiffrement, permet des ordonnances gouvernementales secrètes et pourrait être adopté à la hâte au Parlement. Nous avons besoin de votre voix pour protéger la vie privée et les droits de la population canadienne. Dites à votre député·e de #CorrigerC8 avant qu’il ne soit adopté sans véritable débat.

The Liberals’ new cybersecurity bill, C-8, revives their half-baked Bill C-26 with the same serious flaws. It weakens encryption, allows secret orders, and could be rushed through Parliament. We need your voice to protect Canadians’ privacy and rights. Tell your MP to #FixBillC8 before it’s pushed through without real debate.

OpenMedia shared Canadians’ priorities on AI, privacy, and consumer rights for the Canada-EU Digital Trade Agreement, urging trade rules that protect rights and ensure everyone can participate fairly online.

OpenMedia and 60+ experts have called on Prime Minister Carney to act now to protect Canada’s digital sovereignty and stop Big Tech from tightening its grip.