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The Canadian Internet Society @caninternetsociety.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

🗞️ Our summer newsletter is hot off the press, featuring insights from our Board, new digital policy white papers, event highlights, and a pulse on what we're watching, how we're shaping the conversation, and what's ahead. 📰 READ: mailchi.mp/internetsoci... 📬 SUBSCRIBE: mailchi.mp/1ff38077723a...

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Brent J. Arnold @cyberlawyeryyz.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

We've had a busy few months at @caninternetsociety.bsky.social. See what we've been up to in our latest bulletin! mailchi.mp/internetsoci...

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The Canadian Internet Society @caninternetsociety.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Join us on June 2 for the OTTAWA PREMIERE SCREENING of the award-winning "The Women in Security Documentary" + expert panels on cybersecurity, defence, resilience, leadership, and the future of Canada’s security ecosystem. 📽️🇨🇦🌐 Register here: ottawawomeninsecurityscreening.eventbrite.com

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The Canadian Internet Society @caninternetsociety.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

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The Canadian Internet Society @caninternetsociety.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Missed or want to revisit a session from Digital Access Day 2026? You can now watch our individual talks and panels exploring digital sovereignty, AI adoption, cybersecurity, and internet access in Canada. 🎥 www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

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Digital Access Day 2026 - YouTube

April 15 2026: The Canadian Internet Society (TCIS) hosted its annual Digital Access Day policy conference. The 2026 theme is 'Access, Autonomy, and the Open...

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The Canadian Internet Society @caninternetsociety.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Digital Access Day 2026 brought together government, academia, and industry to discuss access, autonomy, and the open internet & strengthening 🇨🇦 digital sovereignty. 🎥 WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYb9... Full Recap: www.linkedin.com/posts/the-ca...

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Digital Access Day

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The Canadian Internet Society @caninternetsociety.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Digital Access Day starts NOW! Couldn't make it in person? Follow along all day via our livestream to hear experts from government, academia & industry discuss advancing access, affordability & inclusion through a digital sovereignty lens. 📺 WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_TF...

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TCIS - 2026 Digital Access Day – Bridging the Digital Divide: Ensuring Access for All

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The Canadian Internet Society @caninternetsociety.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

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TCIS - 2026 Digital Access Day – Bridging the Digital Divide: Ensuring Access for All

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The Canadian Internet Society @caninternetsociety.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

LAST CHANCE to register for Digital Access Day, our flagship annual event, HAPPENING TOMORROW: tcisdad2026.eventbrite.com

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The Canadian Internet Society @caninternetsociety.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

NEXT WEEK: Digital Access Day returns on April 15th—bringing together govt, industry, academia & community leaders to explore how 🇨🇦 can strengthen AI, cloud, & digital infrastructure while ensuring connectivity, affordability, & inclusion. REGISTER: tcisdad2026.eventbrite.com

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Brent J. Arnold @cyberlawyeryyz.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Internet policy fans: you'll want to be in this room, and registration is free. Join us!

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The Canadian Internet Society @caninternetsociety.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

The newest White Paper in our ongoing digital policy series examines the future of CBC/Radio-Canada in the digital era—outlining recommendations for stable funding, independent governance, and a transition to a digital 1st public media model. @cbcradio2.bsky.social internetsociety.ca/wp-content/u...

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The Canadian Internet Society @caninternetsociety.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

SPEAKER LINE-UP: Digital Access Day returns on April 15th—bringing together government, industry, academia, and community leaders to explore how 🇨🇦 can strengthen AI, cloud, and digital infrastructure while ensuring connectivity, affordability, and inclusion. REGISTER: tcisdad2026.eventbrite.com

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The Canadian Internet Society @caninternetsociety.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Digital Access Day, our flagship annual event, returns April 15 in Ottawa! Join policymakers, industry, academics, and community leaders for expert discussions on AI, cybersecurity, sovereign infrastructure, affordability, and 🇨🇦’s digital future. Register now: tcisdad2026.eventbrite.com

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Digital Access Day 2026: Access, Autonomy, and the Open Internet

Bringing together government, experts, academics & industry to advance access, affordability & inclusion through a digital sovereignty lens.

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The Canadian Internet Society @caninternetsociety.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

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Digital Access Day 2026: Access, Autonomy, and the Open Internet

Bringing together government, experts, academics & industry to advance access, affordability & inclusion through a digital sovereignty lens.

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The Canadian Internet Society @caninternetsociety.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Thanks to everyone who joined us last Thursday for "Protecting Indigenous Rights in the Age of Online Safety and AI", hosted in partnership with @internetsociety.bsky.social. A thoughtful discussion on how online safety & AI policies intersect with Indigenous rights, access, and connectivity in 🇨🇦.

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The Canadian Internet Society @caninternetsociety.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

New lawful access legislation is back on the table. In this piece from the Canadian Bar Association’s National Magazine, TCIS board members @mgeist.bsky.social & @privacylawyer.ca weigh in on Bill C-22—and why key privacy concerns remain. Read more: nationalmagazine.ca/en-ca/articl...

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New lawful access bill still lacking

The federal government has tabled Bill C-22, a second attempt at legislation, but observers said it only fixes a few of the problems that plagued C-2, tabled last year

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The Canadian Internet Society @caninternetsociety.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

The Canadian Internet Society's statement re: the Lawful Access Act www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

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The Canadian Internet Society @caninternetsociety.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Yesterday, TCIS & TELUS hosted Canada’s AI Strategy: Reading Between the Lines of “What We Heard.” Discussion focused on consultation transparency, digital sovereignty, investment/commercialization gaps, AI governance + policy choices ahead for Canada. More info: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

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#aipolicy #cdnpoli #digitalpolicy #artificialintelligence #innovation | The Canadian Internet Society

Yesterday, The Canadian Internet Society (TCIS) and TELUS hosted Canada’s AI Strategy: Reading Between the Lines of “What We Heard”, bringing together experts from law, industry, and academia to exami...

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Michael Geist @mgeist.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Earlier this morning, I participated on a fantastic panel on Canada's AI strategy consultations and the policy options moving forward. Thanks to @caninternetsociety.bsky.social for pulling it together and including me. cpac.ca/public-recor...

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Panel Discussion on Canada’s AI Strategy Consultations

Industry experts gather in Ottawa to discuss the findings of the federal government’s recent public consultations on Canada’s national artificial intelligence (AI) strategy. This panel discussion feat...

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The Canadian Internet Society @caninternetsociety.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

The newest white paper in our ongoing digital policy series calls for structural reform of the #CRTC to meet the realities of the internet era—outlining recommendations to strengthen expertise, transparency, independence & evidence-based regulation. READ: internetsociety.ca/white-papers...

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The Canadian Internet Society @caninternetsociety.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Join TCIS & @internetsociety.bsky.social on Mar 12 for a timely discussion on how online safety laws can protect everyone while also respecting Indigenous rights and supporting community-led efforts to improve Internet access across Canada. RSVP: franca@internetsociety.ca

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The Canadian Internet Society @caninternetsociety.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

As geopolitical tensions rise, the risk of state-sponsored cyber attacks against Western democracies, including 🇨🇦, is increasing. Tomorrow, @cyberlawyeryyz.bsky.social will be speaking about what orgs should expect and how to better protect their systems and employees: inq.disco.co/p/community/...

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The Canadian Internet Society @caninternetsociety.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure are becoming more frequent—and more sophisticated. TCIS Board Chair @cyberlawyeryyz.bsky.social spoke with CTV News about the #HalifaxWater breach and the growing cybersecurity “arms race.” Full Story: www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/nov...

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Data breaches like the one reported by Halifax Water happen often: expert

On Friday, Halifax Water reported that it was investigating “unauthorized access to information” from the utility’s online Customer Connect portal.

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The Canadian Internet Society @caninternetsociety.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

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The Canadian Internet Society @caninternetsociety.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

TCIS Board Member Dr. Irene Berkowitz spoke with Bell Media's Justin Stockman in a new Canada Media Fund #Perspectives interview, exploring how audience trends, streaming platforms, & global demand are shaping Canadian content commissioning. #HeatedRivalry FULL INTERVIEW: cmf-fmc.ca/perspectives...

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Heated Up for the Slo Pitch: Interview with Bell Media’s Justin Stockman | Canada Media Fund

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The Canadian Internet Society @caninternetsociety.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

We’re thrilled to unveil the speaker lineup for our March 11th breakfast panel: Canada’s AI Strategy: Reading Between the Lines of “What We Heard.” Expert speakers: Katie Preiss, Brent Arnold, Erin Kelly, Michael Geist, and Jaxson Khan. Secure your spot: tcis-canada-ai-consult-telus.eventbrite.com

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The Canadian Internet Society @caninternetsociety.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Join TCIS & TELUS on March 11 for an in-person morning panel at the Rideau Club on Canada’s National #AI Strategy's "What We Heard" release—discussing what surfaced and areas for further consideration as the strategy moves into action. Register now: tcis-canada-ai-consult-telus.eventbrite.com

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Canada’s AI Strategy: Reading Between the Lines of “What We Heard”

A breakfast panel hosted by The Canadian Internet Society (TCIS) and TELUS.

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The Canadian Internet Society @caninternetsociety.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Happy New Year! 2026 will be a pivotal year for digital policy: the CUSMA review, digital sovereignty, AI, cybersecurity, privacy & data protection, lawful access, online harms/youth safety, + affordability. We look forward to engaging w our community to shape 🇨🇦’s digital future: internetsociety.ca

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The Canadian Internet Society @caninternetsociety.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

The window to shape Canada’s AI future is narrowing. Last week, our Board Chair Brent Arnold sat down with Ulrike Bahr-Gedalia, member of TCIS Policy Committee, to examine what’s at stake for Canada as AI accelerates. Full conversation via @MediaplanetCA: www.innovatingcanada.ca/technology/f...

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Canada’s AI Crossroads - Why Sovereignty and Speed Must Define Our Future

Canada is no longer facing incremental technological change; we are facing a whole-of-society transformation, and it won’t wait for the legislative process to catch up. The decisions we make now will ...

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The Canadian Internet Society @caninternetsociety.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

As 2025 comes to a close, we reflect on a year of progress across 🇨🇦’s digital policy landscape—from op-eds and expert analysis to policy submissions, regulatory engagement, and impactful events: www.linkedin.com/posts/the-ca... Thank you to our Board, Corporate members, and community❄️

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#netpositive #viss2025 | The Canadian Internet Society

As 2025 comes to a close, we reflect on a year of meaningful work and impact across Canada’s digital policy landscape. Highlights include: ❄️ News & Op-Eds TCIS voices were featured in CBC News, Tor...

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The Canadian Internet Society @caninternetsociety.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

🇨🇦 Canada is making pivotal decisions for its digital future. We've launched a series of policy #WhitePapers w/ expert insights & practical recommendations on AI, broadcasting, CBC, CRTC reform, privacy, telecom, cybersecurity + more. Our 1st paper on #AI is live: internetsociety.ca/white-papers...

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The Canadian Internet Society @caninternetsociety.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

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The Canadian Internet Society @caninternetsociety.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Dr. @mgeist.bsky.social & Len St-Aubin break down the #CRTC’s new #CanCon rules + what they mean for film, TV + streaming—including the revised point system, copyright requirements + why foreign streamers may face stricter conditions than 🇨🇦 broadcasters. 🎧LISTEN: www.michaelgeist.ca/podcast/epis...

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The Canadian Internet Society @caninternetsociety.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

@thewirereport.ca profiled our expanded Board and our work to shape 🇨🇦 digital policy. Uniting voices from academia, industry, & tech regulation, we’re moving beyond reacting to directly shaping legislation through strategic engagement & early government dialogue: internetsociety.ca/the-wire-rep...

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The Canadian Internet Society @caninternetsociety.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

A transparent, evidence-based, and independent regulator is best equipped to achieve the goals successive governments have set. 📰 Read our @hilltimes.com Policy Briefing op-ed on #CRTC reform in the internet era (by TCIS VP Philip Palmer & Len St. Aubin): www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/1...

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Reforming the CRTC for the internet era

A regulator that operates transparently, draws on sound evidence, and acts independently of political and industry influence will be better positioned to achieve the goals successive governments have ...

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The Canadian Internet Society @caninternetsociety.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

The full video recording playlist from last week's #AI Infrastructure & Governance Policy in Canada event is now live on our YouTube! Learn insights from leaders across government, industry, and academia on what it takes to build trusted, sovereign AI in 🇨🇦. 📺 WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPyr...

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FULL TCIS EVENT: AI Infrastructure & Governance Policy in Canada

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The Canadian Internet Society @caninternetsociety.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Last night, TCIS Chair Brent Arnold appeared on CBC News The National to discuss the $177m FINTRAC fine against a BC-based crypto exchange. 🇨🇦's #crypto sector remains vulnerable to misuse, and regulators are under pressure, at home & abroad, to close the gaps. WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBnY...

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CBC News: The National | Carney pitches ’build Canadian’ budget

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The Canadian Internet Society @caninternetsociety.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Our 2nd #AI Infrastructure & Governance Policy in 🇨🇦 explores Strategy, Operations, & Economic Impact w Vince Silvestri (Evertz) Erin Kelly (Polly ASI) Craig McLellan (ThinkOn) Wendy Cukier (Diversity Institute) & Paul Park (The Wire Report). Framing remarks by Marc Etienne Ouimette (Cardinal Policy)

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The Canadian Internet Society @caninternetsociety.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Our #AI Infrastructure & Governance Policy in 🇨🇦 event is underway! Kicking off with a keynote from Alexandra Dostal of ISED, and now onto Panel 1 on Legal & Governance Fdns for Sovereign, Trusted AI with Dr. Emily Laidlaw, Elnaz Kanani Kuchesfehani, Dr. Wendy Cukier, and Ulrike Bahr-Gedalia.

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The Canadian Internet Society @caninternetsociety.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

TOMORROW: Join us for a keynote and panels on #AI infrastructure and governance—what must be built, regulated & implemented to align with sovereignty, security, and public trust. Leaders across sectors will shape the discussion, informing 🇨🇦's AI Policy Consultation. RSVP: tcisaigov.eventbrite.com

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The Canadian Internet Society @caninternetsociety.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

What did the AWS outage reveal about Canada’s cloud dependency? @cyberlawyeryyz.bsky.social spoke to CBC's Hanomansing Tonight on: - Overreliance on a few foreign providers - Why data in 🇨🇦 isn't enough without Canadian control - Legal risks like the U.S. #CLOUDAct 📺 WATCH: youtu.be/H6XOTGzaUBE?...

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Does Canada need data sovereignty after massive Amazon Web Services outage? | Hanomansing Tonight

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The Canadian Internet Society @caninternetsociety.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

🌐 TWO DAYS AWAY: Join us for a roundtable on #AI infrastructure & governance—what must be built, regulated & implemented now to align with sovereignty, security, and public trust. Leaders across sectors will shape the discussion, informing 🇨🇦’s AI Policy Consultation. RSVP: tcisaigov.eventbrite.com

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The Canadian Internet Society @caninternetsociety.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

Join us Oct 22 for a roundtable on #AI Infrastructure & #Governance Policy. Senior voices from gov, industry & academia will explore what 🇨🇦 must build, govern & procure—and how to align #AI w/ #sovereignty, security & trust. Keynote: Alexandra Dostal, ISED REGISTER: tcisaigov.eventbrite.com

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The Canadian Internet Society @caninternetsociety.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

A new open letter raises concerns re: Bill C-2. We back the call to remove Parts 14/15—posing serious risks to encryption, privacy & lawful access. Other parts of the bill fall outside our mandate, but our stance on digital security is clear: these sections must go. www.hilltimes.com/sponsored/op...

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Open Letter: Bill C-2 Strong Borders Act

The Right Honourable. Mark Carney, P.C., O.C., M.P. Prime Minister of Canada The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree P.C., M.P. Minister of Public Safety CC: The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab P.C., M.P...

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