Internet Regulation

• After missing 100-day deadline, Liberal online harms bill still months away

  The government is still months away from introducing its promised online harms legislation after missing its self-imposed 100-day deadline in early February.

  Canada

  Mar 30, 2022
  
• Platform regulation is too important to be left to Americans alone

  Trump’s deplatforming reveals the extent to which these platforms — even in Canada — are uniquely shaped by and respond to American needs and values, Blayne Haggart says.

  Commentary

  Jan 16, 2021
  
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• Trudeau warns social media regulation could be used to repress citizens, stifle free speech

  As momentum builds around the globe for regulating tech titans like Facebook and Google, Trudeau made it clear Wednesday that he sees government intervention as a last resort.

  Canada

  May 29, 2019
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• Could there ever be more than one internet? Experts say we’re closer than you think

  Could there ever be more than one internet? Experts argue that, due to rising political tensions, we could be on that path.

  Consumer

  Oct 20, 2018
• Experts say Theresa May’s internet policies could make it harder to track extremists online

  While May has been extremely vocal about the internet's role in fostering terrorism, the success of regulation depends on a number of factors. 

  Politics

  Jun 6, 2017
• Chinese president calls for co-operation on Internet regulation

  Chinese President Xi Jinping called Wednesday for governments to co-operate in regulating Internet use, stepping up efforts to promote controls that activists complain stifle free expression.

  Tech

  Dec 16, 2015