U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai yesterday expressed concern to Canada’s International Trade Minister Mary Ng about the Liberal government’s pending internet regulation legislation for fear it could “discriminate” against American businesses if passed. A U.S. government press release published yesterday said the pair met virtually on Nov. 30 to discuss Canada-U.S. economic cooperation and a number of…
US Concerned Canada’s Pending Internet Regulation Bill Could ‘Discriminate’ Against American Businesses
Senate Committee Rejects Amendment to Narrow Scope of Liberals’ Internet Bill
A Senate committee yesterday rejected by a vote of 10-4 a proposed amendment to narrow the scope of the Liberal government’s internet regulations bill, which has passed the House of Commons and is currently awaiting Senate approval. If passed, Bill C-11, “An Act To Amend The Broadcasting Act,” will grant the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission…
Senators Begin Amending Proposed Online Streaming Act Aimed at Regulating the Internet
November 27, 2022
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A Senate committee is rewriting Bill C-11, the Online Streaming Act proposed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government, after it passed third reading in the House of Commons in June. The Senate has been petitioned by multiple large corporations to amend the bill, including YouTube, Apple Music, and Spotify. The Standing Senate Committee on Transport…
Bill C-11 Raising Serious Doubts About CRTC’s Independence From Feds
News Analysis A bill to ostensibly protect and promote Canadian online content has long been under fire for becoming a potential government censorship tool. Amid mounting criticism, another issue being raised with the proposed legislation is the broadcast regulator’s perceived lack of independence from cabinet. “[Bill] C-11 turns basically an independent, arm’s-length, respected regulator into…
‘You Have to Be Very Careful What You Say’: Comedians Self-Censor to Avoid Backlash
Comedians in Canada are finding it increasingly harder to get gigs, with some saying they have encountered backlash, threats, and cancelled shows due to their approach to making people laugh. Lizzy Stanton is a Vancouver-based stand-up comic who claims her jokes have gotten her banned from most venues because many owners and managers don’t want…
Cory Morgan: Canada’s Push to Control Movement of Information on the Internet a Dangerous Path to Travel Down
November 22, 2022
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Commentary We are living in an age where common citizens have access to information and the ability to communicate like never before. Individuals are empowered in ways that would have been unimaginable only a few decades ago. A person can research a subject, make their conclusions, and share those ideas with thousands or even millions…
Peter Menzies: How Bill C-11 Could Open the Door to State-Controlled Media
Commentary Justin Trudeau’s government is seizing control of the internet and granting itself sweeping new powers that turn its communications regulator into a political puppet. By now a lot of Canadians have heard of the controversial Online Streaming Act (Bill C-11) which defines the internet as broadcasting and puts it under the control of the…
While Overseas, Trudeau, Mendicino Emphasize Combating ‘Disinformation’
During their overseas trips this week, both Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Federal Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino put a spotlight on the issue of “disinformation,” emphasizing Canada’s focus on the issue on the international stage. Mendicino tweeted Nov. 19 that Canada will host a summit for other G7 countries next year to combat “disinformation,”…
The Two Biggest Threats to Canada’s Democracy
November 12, 2022
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Commentary The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is gnawing at the roots of democracy worldwide. Recently, its influence operations targeted the U.S. midterm elections. Now, it seems, the CCP has its eyes firmly set on the United States’ neighbor, Canada. In early November, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau claimed that China attempted to undermine Canada’s democratic institutions. “Unfortunately,…
Elon Musk Responds to Comment Asking Him to ‘Fight Back’ Against Liberals’ Bill C-11
October 31, 2022
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk has responded to a Twitter comment asking if he will help “fight back” against the Liberal government’s Bill C-11, which will grant Canada’s broadcasting regulator the power to regulate online content. Musk’s response came minutes after the group Canada Proud posted a question on the social media platform, asking if Musk…
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