The Canadian Bitcoiners Podcast recently had Dr. Michael Geist on as a guest to talk about the ongoing Internet-related legislation in Canada:
Key Moments:
The erosion of rights and freedoms, as well as privacy, is a concerning trend in the digital landscape.
The proposed legislation creates more problems than it solves, with overbroad application and problematic website blocking.
The government’s heavy-handed legislation may be influenced by external voices seeking to use regulation as a mechanism to try to even the playing field or give themselves a better position in the market.
The technology for age verification raises privacy issues or simply doesn’t work for the particular use case, creating a dilemma for legislation.
The Online News Act is controversial as it forces multinational corporations to prop up Canadian news media that has failed to adjust to the digital curve.
Canada should be open to talking to tech companies to understand their concerns and come up with regulations that address those concerns.
The online streaming act and bill C11 demonstrate a misunderstanding of the digital environment by the federal government.
Dr. Michael Geist questions the government’s intent and the potential impact of algorithmic manipulation on online content.