Accusations of Political Interference Fly After Industry Minister Says He “Supports” Complaint Against Meta Drew Wilson | August 11, 2023 The Industry Minister, François-Philippe Champagne, is facing controversy after he said he “supports” the complaint against Meta.
Lost: Canada’s Privacy Reform Bill (C-27). If Found, Please Contact the Innovation Minister Drew Wilson | February 20, 2023 The foot dragging continues for Canada’s privacy reform bill. We go looking to see what on earth happened to Bill C-27.
Court Rejects Competition Bureau Appeal, Rogers Shaw Merger Now in Government’s Court Drew Wilson | January 26, 2023 The Competition Bureau’s effort to block the Rogers Shaw merger has come to an end. The government is now weighing in.
Privacy Reform Legislation is Back as Bill C-27. Will Anything Good Come From It? Drew Wilson | June 17, 2022 After many long years, privacy reform is finally tabled as Bill C-27. The thing is, one wonders if anything good will come from this.
Canadian Government’s “Historic” Plan to Address ISP Competition: Do Nothing About It? Drew Wilson | May 26, 2022 Canada’s Innovation Minister says he has a new plan to address ISP competition. His plan, however, fell flat with critics.
As Privacy Reform Continues to Be MIA, Petition Circulates to Move it Forward Drew Wilson | May 23, 2022 Canada’s privacy reform legislation continues to be missing in action, so Open Media is circulating a petition to make it happen.
Government to Rubber Stamp Rogers Takeover of Shaw With a Caveat Drew Wilson | March 4, 2022 The government said that it is going to rubber stamp the Rogers Shaw deal, but not allow all assets to be bought.
Innovation Minister Says Privacy Reform is a “Top Priority” Drew Wilson | December 7, 2021 Canadian Innovation Minister, François-Philippe Champagne, is now saying that privacy reform is a “top priority”.
Canadian Minister Highlights Competition Concerns Over Rogers Shaw Merger Drew Wilson | April 6, 2021 Concerns over the Rogers Shaw buyout continue to mount. Canadian Innovation Minister, Francois-Philippe Champagne has added his voice.
Innovation Minister Blames Opposition As Canada’s Privacy Bill Stalls Drew Wilson | March 9, 2021 Canada’s privacy legislation has been seemingly stalled. More recently, the Innovation Minister has blamed the opposition for the lack of movement.