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Canada's biggest attempt to regulate social media and AI services is here, complete with mandated age verification for millions, a powerful new regulator to oversee it all, and many unresolved questions. My post takes stock of Bill C-34's first week.
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Thanks to @RobBreakenridge for inviting me on his show to discuss Bill C-34, including the social media ban and AI chatbot regulation. We close with some reflections on antisemitism in Canada and the recent Carney speech.
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“Proponents of a ban have been offering ‘false hope’ to parents, Burrows argued. ‘I’m looking at all the evidence, the sector is looking at all the evidence, and we just don't see what lessons we can learn from Australia.’”
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Social media ban unenforceable, online safety charity warns bbc.in/4onO7Ui
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It looks like a whole new Canadian federal privacy law will be tabled in the House of Commons on Monday. Very interesting that it appears to have a completely different structure than the last attempt at privacy law reform. ourcommons.ca/documentviewer…
ALT Notice Paper No. 136 Monday, June 15, 2026 11:00 a.m. Introduction of Government Bills June 12, 2026 — The Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation — Bill entitled “An Act to enact the Protecting Privacy and Consumer Data Act, to amend the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act and to make amendments to other Acts”.
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I was happy to join CTV News to discuss Bill C-34, including the kids’ social media ban and the uncertainty with implementing the law
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Michael Geist Weekly Digest, Issue #12: This week includes posts, podcasts and media on Bill C-34 and the kids' social media ban, the risks of age verification and mandated ID, a brewing trade battle with the US, and a clause-by-clause review of Bill C-22.
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The government heavily promoted the idea that the Bill C-34 social media ban could be temporary, with the possibility of exemptions for services that meet certain standards. My post on why the timeline from officials suggests the exemption is an illusion.
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Tens of millions of Canadians will be required to age verify to use social media when the ban launches. My post on how the government plans to implement it without standards, privacy review, or an enforcement mechanism with potential exemptions years away.
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"Ottawa is also considering a government-run age-verification service"
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Culture Minister @MarcMillerVM initially said Bill C-34 social media ban would take effect immediately. Officials now say it will happen before addressing standards and privacy as contemplated by the law. Millions required to age verify without safeguards.
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Tens of millions of Canadians will be required to age verify to use social media when the ban launches. My post on how the government plans to implement it without standards, privacy review, or an enforcement mechanism with potential exemptions years away.
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This must be the most bizarre and troubling comment during the entire lawful access debate. A Liberal MP says Bill C-22 “ has nothing to do with the privacy of people and their information.” Inconceivable given the committee hearings and concerns raised.
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Michael Geist retweeted
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Canada’s first steps toward a social media ban theglobeandmail.com/podcasts…
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Government officials say they plan to start the Bill C-34 kids’ social media ban soon after the bill passes. But their plan would sideline standards for age verification and a mandated privacy review just as millions are required to verify their age.
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Tens of millions of Canadians will be required to age verify to use social media when the ban launches. My post on how the government plans to implement it without standards, privacy review, or an enforcement mechanism with potential exemptions years away.
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Tens of millions of Canadians will be required to age verify to use social media when the ban launches. My post on how the government plans to implement it without standards, privacy review, or an enforcement mechanism with potential exemptions years away.
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I was really pleased to sit down with the Globe's The Decibel podcast to discuss Bill C-34. We walk through the government's regulatory plan, the social media ban, AI chatbot rules, and the uncertainty of the Digital Safety Commission.
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It is simply not credible to have sat through Bill C-22 committee hearings where numerous experts expressed concerns about the privacy implications of metadata retention and weakening encryption and say the bill has nothing to do with privacy. Rock bottom.
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🚨BREAKING!!!🚨
After repeatedly denying Conservative efforts to invite the Privacy Commissioner to testify about his recommendations on Bill C-22, the Liberals now say the bill “has nothing to do with the privacy of people and their personal information.” 🤯
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🚨BREAKING!!!🚨
After repeatedly denying Conservative efforts to invite the Privacy Commissioner to testify about his recommendations on Bill C-22, the Liberals now say the bill “has nothing to do with the privacy of people and their personal information.” 🤯
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Michael Geist retweeted
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"The bill will make privacy a fundamental right"*
*offer void where it involves political parties
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NEW: AI Minister Evan Solomon is expected to table legislation next week to modernize Canada’s privacy laws. The bill will make privacy a fundamental right, protect children and curb misuse of personal information, including for surveillance pricing.
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I was asked earlier today whether I thought Bill C-34 would achieve its objective. My answer was that I have no idea because most important decisions and measures are kicked down the road. Check out Michael's table.
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The government’s digital safety bill regulates social media services, AI chatbots, and potentially any other online service or application. Who is targeted? What criteria for regulation? Bill C-34 doesn't say. It leaves all of those decisions to cabinet.
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