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Law Bytes

Michael Geist
Online Harms Act
Canada
Privacy
Copyright Law
Hate Speech
CCH Canadian Vs. Law Society Of Upper Canada
Tiktok
Section 13
Bill C-26
Fair Dealing
Users' Rights
Canadian Human Rights Act
Critical Infrastructure
Cybersecurity
Legal Publishing
Intellectual Property
National Security
Access To Law
Bytedance
U.S. Congress

In recent years the intersection between law, technology, and policy has exploded as digital policy has become a mainstream concern in Canada and around the world. This podcast explores digital policies in conversations with people studying the legal and policy challenges, set the rules, or are experts in the field. It provides a Canadian perspective, but since the internet is global, examining in... more

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Last spring, the government quietly inserted provisions that exempt political parties from the application of privacy protections in Bill C-4, an “affordability measures” bill. The government barely acknowledged the provision in its the study of the ... more

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Over the past ten days, Canada has witnessed one of the fastest-moving technology policy debates in recent memory. What began as reporting about a tragic act of violence – the shootings in Tumbler Ridge, BC -  quickly evolved into questions about AI ... more

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The Law Bytes Podcast, Episode 258: Jaxson Khan With an Insider Perspective on AI Policy Development in Canada

Earlier this month, the government quietly released a “what we heard” report this discussing the response to its 30-day sprint AI consulta... more

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Social media bans for younger users have begun to take hold in various countries, particularly in Europe. In Canada, Bill S-209 may ostensibly be about underage access to pornography sites, but the bill’s proponents seem positively giddy at the prosp... more

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Jaxson Khan
CEO and founder of Aperture AI, and a senior fellow at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy at the University of Toronto.
Aperture AI
Episode: Episode 258: Jaxson Khan With an Insider Perspective on AI Policy Development in Canada
Lisa Given
Distinguished professor of information studies at RMIT, tracking and commenting on Australian legislation.
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
Episode: Episode 257: Lisa Given on What Canada Can Learn From Australia’s Youth Social Media Ban
Jennifer Quaid
An internationally recognized legal expert in organizational criminal liability, corporate accountability, and competition law. Senior fellow at the Centre for International Governance Innovation.
Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI)
Episode: Episode 256: Jennifer Quaid on Taking On Big Tech With the Competition Act's Private Right of Access
Heidi Tworek
Professor of History and Public Policy at the University of British Columbia
University of British Columbia
Episode: The Law Bytes Podcast, Episode 255: Grappling with Grok - Heidi Tworek on the Limits of Canadian Law
Guy Rub
The Vincent J. Marella Professor of Law at Temple University's Beasley School of Law.
Temple University
Episode: Episode 253: Guy Rub on the Unconvincing Case for a New Canadian Artists' Resale Right
Jennifer Pybus
Canada Research Chair in Data, Democracy and AI at York University and expert on digital and algorithmic cultures.
York University
Episode: Episode 251: Jennifer Pybus on the Debate Over Canadian Digital Sovereignty
Jan Gerlach
Director of Public Policy at Wikimedia, leading EU advocacy work
Wikimedia Foundation
Episode: Episode 250: Wikimedia’s Jan Gerlach on the Risks and Challenges with Digital Policy Reform
Mohamed Zohiri
Legal counsel and fintech advisor at the Alberta Securities Commission, focused on stablecoins and their regulation.
Alberta Securities Commission
Episode: Episode 246: Mohamed Zohiri on the Rise and Emerging Regulation of Stablecoins
Kris Klein
Leading legal expert on privacy, access to information, and information security issues.
Innovation LLP
Episode: Episode 244: Kris Klein on the Long Road to a Right to be Forgotten Under Canadian Privacy Law

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Michael Geist
Host of Law Bytes

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 80 ratings
  • Thoughtful analysis

    How refreshing to hear this kind of thoughtful, well considered analysis is these important topics. And well articulated too!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tompled
    Canada3 years ago
  • Amazing podcast

    From students to experts, everyone learns from this podcast. No wonder the entire legal community subscribes to it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LaurianeLr
    Canada6 years ago
  • Thanks for the Tribute to Ian Kerr

    Made for an emotional commute this morning, but it was also an inspiration to keep fighting the good fight and to keep paying goodness forward. Thanks Michael.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maman Canadienne
    Canada6 years ago
  • Would appreciate more context

    I realise that, as this is a niche show, most listeners probably already have the prerequisite background knowledge for the discussed issues, but as an outsider, I would really appreciate more contextual introduction/explanation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    herb sherb
    Canada7 years ago

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Episode 257: Lisa Given on What Canada Can Learn From Australia’s Youth Social Media Ban
Q: What lessons can Canada learn from Australia's experience?
Canada should focus on comprehensive digital duty of care legislation rather than knee-jerk reactions like social media bans.
Episode 257: Lisa Given on What Canada Can Learn From Australia’s Youth Social Media Ban
Q: How have companies responded to this legislation?
Companies like Reddit and Roblox have pushed back against the classifications and compliance requirements, with some pursuing legal challenges.
Episode 257: Lisa Given on What Canada Can Learn From Australia’s Youth Social Media Ban
Q: What are the main issues and concerns raised regarding this legislation?
The main issues center around defining social media, enforcement difficulties, and the effectiveness of age verification methods.
Episode 257: Lisa Given on What Canada Can Learn From Australia’s Youth Social Media Ban
Q: Can you give a bit of an explanation as to the Australian law?
The Australian law restricts kids under 16 from having accounts on classified age-restricted social media platforms.
Episode 256: Jennifer Quaid on Taking On Big Tech With the Competition Act's Private Right of Access
Q: What was the rationale that they gave as they applied their framework to his particular case?
The Tribunal found that Martin did not meet the required standards for presenting a case, particularly in terms of the evidence provided and the specifics of his claims.

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A policy- and law-focused show examining digital policy, AI regulation, privacy, and internet governance with Canadian and international perspectives. Episodes frequently feature legal scholars, policy makers, and tech policy experts who dissect regulatory developments, privacy protections, and the balance between innovation and public interest. Notable strengths include rigorous, policy-forward analysis, guest diversity spanning academia, government, and think tanks, and a willingness to critique current laws while proposing concrete governance approaches. This mix makes it a go-to for listeners needing in-depth context on how digital policy evolves in Canada and beyond, with recurring threads on transparency, accountability, and digital s... more

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