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OpenMedia Survey: Canadians Want Proactive AI Rules for Rights, Privacy, and Sustainability

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.
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Government brings back Cybersecurity Bill without fixing dangerous loophole that leaves Canadian networks vulnerable to attack

MPs will debate Bill C-8 today including a controversial “spy clause”, despite warnings from experts and civil society groups
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#CorrigerC8 : Dites NON à l’adoption à la hâte d’un projet de loi bâclé sur la cybersécurité

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.
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#FixBillC8: Say NO to fast-track of a flawed cybersecurity bill

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.
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OpenMedia amplifies Canadians’ voices on AI, Privacy, and Consumer Rights for Canada-EU Digital Trade Consultations

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.
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Open Letter to the Prime Minister of Canada from Organizations and Individuals Concerned About Canada’s Digital Sovereignty

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.
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Bill C-2 FAQ: Explaining Canada’s Dangerous New Surveillance Law

Bill C-2, the so-called “Strong Borders Act,” grants sweeping new surveillance powers to police and spy agencies. OpenMedia’s FAQ breaks down what’s really going on, and how it could impact the digital lives of everyone in Canada.
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Faut arrêter le plan de surveillance de Carney : Bloquons le projet de loi C-2!

Le projet de loi C-2 menace notre vie privée, gruge nos libertés et donne au gouvernement des pouvoirs de surveillance sans limites. Dites à Mark Carney : céder aux demandes des États-Unis en matière de données, ce n’est pas du leadership — c’est une trahison de nos valeurs. Aidez-nous à stopper ce projet de loi anti-droits, anti-vie privée, et anti-canadien MAINTENANT!
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Over 300 Organizations Unite to Demand Complete Withdrawal of Bill C-2

Diverse coalitions warn "Strong Borders Act" threatens human rights, refugee and migrant rights, and privacy of all residents of Canada

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