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Government prematurely ends debate on Bill C-22 without dealing with dangerous surveillance powers
OpenMedia condemns ramming through of secret-order regime days before the House rises
Call Out the Broken Rogers-Shaw Deal
Canadians were promised the Rogers-Shaw deal would benefit all of us. Three years in, Rogers is falling short on jobs, 5G, prices, and service — and ISED hasn't said a word. Tell them to enforce what they promised Canadians.
The Safe Social Media Act needs major fixes
Safety legislation is one step forward, two steps back
OpenMedia Testifies Before SECU: Limited Amendments Will Not Fix Bill C-22
Bill C-22 is designed to be maximally flexible for the government and minimally protective for Canadians. It is a foundational problem that light amendments cannot fix.
OpenMedia Urges Senate: Finish the Job of Fixing the Flawed Bill C-8
Canada's cybersecurity bill could weaken the very protections it claims to offer. OpenMedia testified before the Senate to push for four critical fixes to close the privacy gaps in Bill C-8.
Discover the 2026 Cohort: OpenMedia Summer Fellowship
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 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?
Alberta’s massive voter data breach is just the beginning
Privacy breach that affects 2.9 million Albertans just a start unless Parliament apply privacy rules to political parties
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.
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