Reposted by OpenMediasleevine.bsky.social @sleevine.bsky.social · 13hHelp @openmedia.org fight for the open Internet. Donate today! openmedia.org/supercharge-... #technology #nptechopenmedia.org 112
OpenMedia @openmedia.org · 28/09/2026📚 How Canada’s Lobbying Loopholes Hide Big Tech’s Policy Influence Machine This GoodBot series examines how dominant tech firms deploy direct lobbying as part of broader corporate influence operations to shape 🇨🇦's digital and AI policy landscape. www.goodbot.ca/submissions/...goodbot.caLOBBYING PART II: INCOGNITO MODE How Canada’s Lobbying Loopholes Hide Big Tech’s Policy Influence Machine — goodbotThe full report is available HERE Written by Renee Black, Edward Wu, Femi Gbolahan, Kaitlin Bustos, Ayla Khan and Mathushan Thialikanathan Edited by Courtney Doagoo Part II of our four-part ... 044
Reposted by OpenMediaelmer j skunk the 23nd @skunkers.bsky.social · 28/09/2026#Canada #Politics #Privacy #BillC22 #Canpoli Keep reposting this and sharing it around! 035
OpenMedia @openmedia.org · 28/09/2026Right now political parties in 🇨🇦 can collect your personal info from voter lists, data brokers, social media, and + sources without the same #privacy protections as businesses and public institutions. Write to your MP to bring political parties under privacy law: openmedia.org/voter-privac...openmedia.orgOur Data Isn't Political Currency: Protect Voter Privacy in Canada!Our data isn’t political currency! Political parties can collect and profile our personal information without the same privacy rules that apply to businesses or public institutions in 🇨🇦. Tell your MP... 000
OpenMedia @openmedia.org · 28/09/2026🚨 Voter privacy concerns raised in Essex municipal election! People's names and addresses have ended up on social media of supporters of an Essex mayoral candidate: www.ctvnews.ca/windsor/arti...ctvnews.caVoter privacy concerns raised in Essex municipal electionNames and addresses have ended up on social media of supporters of an Essex mayoral candidate. 100
OpenMedia @openmedia.org · 25/09/2026🍁 Sign 🇨🇦’s Digital Sovereignty Charter — Write to your MP and ask them to endorse the charter: openmedia.org/DigitalChart... What the Digital Sovereignty Charter proposes: 1. Network Sovereignty 2. Algorithmic Sovereignty 3. Market Sovereignty 4. Info Sovereignty 5. Personal Sovereigntyopenmedia.orgEndorse Canada’s Digital Sovereignty Charter!🇨🇦 Canada needs real digital sovereignty NOW to secure the future we deserve. ✍️ Endorse the Digital Sovereignty Charter’s five principles today! 012
OpenMedia @openmedia.org · 25/09/2026We asked you to share your priorities on AI, privacy, and consumer rights –– and you helped us build the five-point Digital Sovereignty Charter! We believe Canada should be defending these pillars at the trade table right now –– with the EU, the US, and anyone else! openmedia.org/article/item...openmedia.orgOpenMedia Amplifies Canadians’ Voices on AI, Privacy, and Consumer Rights for Canada-EU Digital Trade ConsultationsOpenMedia 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 ... 121
OpenMedia @openmedia.org · 25/09/2026📰 🇨🇦 and the EU work toward finalizing a digital trade agreement (DTA) this fall to set clearer rules and stronger consumer protections: 👀 globalnews.ca/news/1206113...globalnews.caEU wants Canada as its first ‘associate member.’ What does that mean? - National | Globalnews.caThe two sides will move from CETA to an Alliance for the Future, European Commission President Urusla von der Leyen said in her State of the Union address. 142
Reposted by OpenMediaKathleen Burt @keburt.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Help @openmedia.org fight for the open Internet. Donate today! openmedia.org/supercharge-... #technology #nptechopenmedia.org 111
OpenMedia @openmedia.org · 24/09/2026Major international and local companies, experts, and civil society orgs are sounding the alarm about #BillC22! Help us reach 15k+ and demand the Senate #ReformC22, it threatens #privacy and #encryption in 🇨🇦! 👉 openmedia.org/ReformC22-bskyopenmedia.orgTell the Senate: Reform Bill C-22LAST CHANCE to fix #BillC22 surveillance powers that threaten Canadians' rights and privacy! Major companies and civil society groups are raising the alarm. Demand the Senate #ReformC22 now! 👉 https:/... 044
OpenMedia @openmedia.org · 24/09/2026They say these measures would weaken consumer trust, chill investment, and go well beyond the lawful access frameworks of Canada's G7 peers. Their ask: amend #BillC22 before it becomes law to protect #privacy, #encryption and #cybersecurity, and give companies the certainty to invest and grow in 🇨🇦 110
OpenMedia @openmedia.org · 24/09/2026Their main concerns: - Up to 6 months of mandatory metadata retention, creating hacker "honeypots" that clash with privacy-first design. -It could force weakened #encryption or interception tools! -"Core provider" is undefined, and secret ministerial orders could hit non-core firms too. 110
OpenMedia @openmedia.org · 24/09/2026Tech companies and groups, including @windscribevpn.bsky.social, Tailscale, Coinbase Canada, Nord Security, and Tucows, have sent a joint letter to Ministers Anandasangaree and Joly on #BillC22. They say the bill as drafted will erode trust in 🇨🇦's tech sector! progresschamber.org/resources/co...progresschamber.orgTech industry to Canada: amend Bill C-2223 tech companies and organizations tell Canada's ministers that a backdoor for law enforcement is a backdoor for everyone. Amend Bill C-22 before it becomes law. 153
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Reposted by OpenMediaMediaSmarts @mediasmarts.bsky.social · 23/09/2026We're hiring! MediaSmarts is looking for a Manager of Public Education & Outreach to help us scale our national workshop and public education program. Learn more and apply here: ow.ly/Onk350ZQI7K 011
OpenMedia @openmedia.org · 23/09/2026Hosted by @mediasmarts.bsky.social, Media Literacy Week is a national event to promote digital media literacy, with activities and events taking place in classrooms, libraries, museums and community groups across 🇨🇦 From October 26 to 30, learn more: mediasmarts.ca/media-litera...mediasmarts.caMedia Literacy WeekMedia Literacy Week is an annual event promoting digital media literacy across Canada, taking place each October. 031
Reposted by OpenMediaMediaSmarts @mediasmarts.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Whether you’re an educator, librarian or just trying to make sense of life online, #MediaLiteracyWeek has resources to help. 👉 Visit ow.ly/6YxC50ZPgRn to learn more. 011
Reposted by OpenMediaSableGear0 @sablegear0.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Nobody wanted this except for whoever gets paid to run the verification bots. This will not "keep kids safe" on the internet, and the huge ID breach we've seen recently is only the beginning of why this is a bad idea. I miss the free internet. 0177
OpenMedia @openmedia.org · 22/09/2026⚠️ Google is bringing its age assurance technology — which uses artificial intelligence to detect underage users — to Canada. www.ctvnews.ca/sci-tech/art...ctvnews.caGoogle to begin using age assurance tech to identify underage accounts in CanadaGoogle is bringing its age assurance technology — which uses artificial intelligence to detect underage users — to Canada. 132
Reposted by OpenMediaJ.P. @jpturcotte.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Interdisons les préjudices illégaux, pas les jeunes Canadiens! 🇨🇦 #BillC34 doit être amendé pour responsabiliser les plateformes, protéger la vie privée et la liberté d'expression, et garder les jeunes connectés. Dis-le à ton député : openmedia.org/BillC34-bsky... @openmedia.orgopenmedia.orgCorrigeons le projet de loi C-34 : Pas d'interdiction. Pas de surveillance!Interdisons les préjudices illégaux, pas les jeunes Canadiens! 🇨🇦 #BillC34 doit être amendé pour responsabiliser les plateformes, protéger la vie privée et la liberté d'expression, et garder les jeune... 033
Reposted by OpenMediaLeona Neelam Maple 💛🍁 (she/her) @theleonamaple.bsky.social · 18/09/2026🇨🇦's privacy reform #BillC36 puts enforcement of our rights under the thumb of the AI Minister, not the Privacy Commissioner. ✊ Defend independent enforcement! Tell your MP to fix C-36! openmedia.org/DefendOPC-bsky @openmedia.orgopenmedia.orgFix Bill C-36: Defend the Privacy Commissioner🇨🇦's privacy reform #BillC36 puts enforcement of our rights under the thumb of the AI Minister, not the Privacy Commissioner. ✊ Defend independent enforcement! Tell your MP to fix C-36! https://openme... 076
Reposted by OpenMediaretired8.bsky.social @retired8.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Ban illegal harms, not young Canadians! 🇨🇦 #BillC34 should be amended to hold platforms accountable, protect privacy and free expression, and keep young people connected. Tell your MP to fix the bill: openmedia.org/BillC34-bsky @openmedia.orgopenmedia.orgFix Bill C-34: No Ban. No Surveillance!Ban illegal harms, not young Canadians! 🇨🇦 #BillC34 should be amended to hold platforms accountable, protect privacy and free expression, and keep young people connected. Tell your MP to fix the bill:... 032
Reposted by OpenMediaEllenA + Orcas @eamcur25.bsky.social · 20/09/2026🇨🇦 Canada needs real digital sovereignty NOW to secure the future we deserve. ✍️ Endorse the Digital Sovereignty Charter’s five principles today! openmedia.org/DigitalChart... @openmedia.orgopenmedia.orgEndorse Canada’s Digital Sovereignty Charter!🇨🇦 Canada needs real digital sovereignty NOW to secure the future we deserve. ✍️ Endorse the Digital Sovereignty Charter’s five principles today! 033
OpenMedia @openmedia.org · 18/09/2026Bill C-34, the so-called "Safe Social Media Act," bundles real platform accountability through a 'duty of care,' and a social media ban enforced by privacy-invasive age verification for every person living in 🇨🇦 👉 Write to your MP to Fix Bill C-34: openmedia.org/BillC34-bskyaction.openmedia.orgFix Bill C-34: No Ban. No Surveillance!Ban illegal harms, not young Canadians! 🇨🇦 #BillC34 should be amended to hold platforms accountable, protect privacy and free expression, and keep young people connected. Tell your MP to fix the bill:... 056
OpenMedia @openmedia.org · 18/09/2026• Why blanket under-16 bans miss the bigger picture • How age verification threatens privacy • What clearer, rights-respecting safeguards could look like 📚 Read the summary, full analysis, and recommendations: openmedia.org/assets/White...lnkd.inLinkedInThis link will take you to a page that’s not on LinkedIn 110
OpenMedia @openmedia.org · 18/09/2026📄 New White Paper | Right Goal, Wrong Execution: Privacy, Age Verification, and Gaps in Bill C-34 OpenMedia's summer fellows Elruma Dixon & Abde Amr break the bill down: openmedia.org/article/item...openmedia.orgRight Goal, Wrong Execution: Can Bill C-34 Keep Kids Safe Without Sacrificing Digital Rights?Keeping young people safe online is a goal most of us can agree on. The harder question is how we get there. 133
Reposted by OpenMediaMartin Hyde 🇨🇦🇺🇦 @georgeorwell.bsky.social · 18/09/2026🇨🇦's privacy reform #BillC36 puts enforcement of our rights under the thumb of the AI Minister, not the Privacy Commissioner. ✊ Defend independent enforcement! Tell your MP to fix C-36! openmedia.org/DefendOPC-bsky @openmedia.orgopenmedia.orgFix Bill C-36: Defend the Privacy Commissioner🇨🇦's privacy reform #BillC36 puts enforcement of our rights under the thumb of the AI Minister, not the Privacy Commissioner. ✊ Defend independent enforcement! Tell your MP to fix C-36! https://openme... 055
Reposted by OpenMedianeenofbeans.bsky.social @neenofbeans.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Ban illegal harms, not young Canadians! 🇨🇦 #BillC34 should be amended to hold platforms accountable, protect privacy and free expression, and keep young people connected. Tell your MP to fix the bill: openmedia.org/BillC34-bsky @openmedia.orgopenmedia.orgFix Bill C-34: No Ban. No Surveillance!Ban illegal harms, not young Canadians! 🇨🇦 #BillC34 should be amended to hold platforms accountable, protect privacy and free expression, and keep young people connected. Tell your MP to fix the bill:... 033
Reposted by OpenMediaelmer j skunk the 23nd @skunkers.bsky.social · 17/09/2026#Canada #canpoli #Privacy #BillC22 #BillC34 #Politics im sorry for spamming this but its kinda important? openmedia.org/ReformC22-bsky openmedia.org/BillC34-bskyopenmedia.orgTell the Senate: Reform Bill C-22LAST CHANCE to fix #BillC22 surveillance powers that threaten Canadians' rights and privacy! Major companies and civil society groups are raising the alarm. Demand the Senate #ReformC22 now! 👉 https:/... 042
Reposted by OpenMediaJ Gwendie @gwendiem.bsky.social · 17/09/2026🇨🇦's privacy reform #BillC36 puts enforcement of our rights under the thumb of the AI Minister, not the Privacy Commissioner. ✊ Defend independent enforcement! Tell your MP to fix C-36! openmedia.org/DefendOPC-bsky @openmedia.orgopenmedia.orgFix Bill C-36: Defend the Privacy Commissioner🇨🇦's privacy reform #BillC36 puts enforcement of our rights under the thumb of the AI Minister, not the Privacy Commissioner. ✊ Defend independent enforcement! Tell your MP to fix C-36! https://openme... 021
Reposted by OpenMediaelmer j skunk the 23nd @skunkers.bsky.social · 17/09/2026#Canada #Canpoli #BillC22 #BillC34 #Privacy share this and keep talking about this!! 022
OpenMedia @openmedia.org · 16/09/2026Who holds these age verification companies accountable? Who protects users? We don’t have to accept #ageverification on every online platform we use in 🇨🇦! 👉 Message your MP to fix Bill C 34: openmedia.org/BillC34-bskyopenmedia.orgFix Bill C-34: No Ban. No Surveillance!Ban illegal harms, not young Canadians! 🇨🇦 #BillC34 should be amended to hold platforms accountable, protect privacy and free expression, and keep young people connected. Tell your MP to fix the bill:... 054
OpenMedia @openmedia.org · 16/09/2026📰 USA's Driver's License Breach Is a Security Disaster—Hits Canadians Too 153M+ driver's licenses, 10M+ ID cards, 3M+ travel documents. People gave their IDs to third-party verification services to access services, and their data ended up online for sale! 🫠 tech-insider.org/drivers-lice...tech-insider.org 164
OpenMedia @openmedia.org · 15/09/2026Thanks to your support, we hit 10K signatures calling to reform #BillC22's surveillance powers this week! Major companies and civil society orgs are sounding the alarm! Help us reach 15k+ and demand the Senate #ReformC22, it threatens privacy and encryption in 🇨🇦! 👉 openmedia.org/ReformC22-bsky 056
OpenMedia @openmedia.org · 15/09/2026📰 On the eve of Carney’s visit to Europe, civil society orgs wrote to the President of the EU Commission @ec.europa.eu, and members of Parliament: 🇨🇦’s #BillC22 forces #EU companies operating in 🇨🇦 to weaken #encryption and retain the metadata of EU users 🫣🚫 www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...theglobeandmail.comOttawa lawful-access bill could be obstacle to EU-Canada digital trade agreement, European privacy groups sayOn eve of the PM’s EU visit, European digital experts warn Canada’s Bill-22 poses a privacy threat to residents of the bloc 195
Reposted by OpenMediasleevine.bsky.social @sleevine.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Help @openmedia.org fight for the open Internet. Donate today! openmedia.org/supercharge-... #technology #nptechopenmedia.org 111
OpenMedia @openmedia.org · 14/09/2026🍁 Sign 🇨🇦’s Digital Sovereignty Charter — Write to your MP and ask them to endorse the charter: 🔗 openmedia.org/DigitalChart... What the Digital Sovereignty Charter proposes 1. Network Sovereignty 2. Algorithmic Sovereignty 3. Market Sovereignty 4. Info Sovereignty 5. Personal Sovereignty 035
Reposted by OpenMediaChris Larsen @chrislarsen.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Mark Carnage refuses to listen to the Canadian people, maybe he'll listen to the European politicians that he wants trade deals with. 163
OpenMedia @openmedia.org · 14/09/2026🔐🩵 yes, they say the EU must act now to protect privacy and encryption from Canada’s Bill C-22 :o 052
Reposted by OpenMediaEllenA + Orcas @eamcur25.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Amazing!!!! Canadian Carney cult members didn’t see anything wrong with it. Glad someone else did. Maybe now the will listen. 181
OpenMedia @openmedia.org · 14/09/2026Remember to tell your friends, family, and community: Let's fix #BillC22 surveillance powers that threaten Canadians' rights and privacy! Major companies and civil society groups are raising the alarm. 👉 Demand the Senate #ReformC22 now! openmedia.org/ReformC22-bskyopenmedia.orgTell the Senate: Reform Bill C-22LAST CHANCE to fix #BillC22 surveillance powers that threaten Canadians' rights and privacy! Major companies and civil society groups are raising the alarm. Demand the Senate #ReformC22 now! 👉 https:/... 033
OpenMedia @openmedia.org · 14/09/2026They say the European Commission cannot speak about Europe’s tech sovereignty and at the same moment, ignore Canada’s overreaching #BillC22 threatening the #privacy and #security of people and businesses in Europe. 132