The Development of Social Media Watchdogs in Canada
Author Daniel Diamond examines the rise and influence of social media watchdogs in Canada
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Jessica Overend
- Mar 31, 2022
- 3 min
Fighting Online Hate: The Need for Bill C-36's Successor
Writer Jessica Overend analyzes Bill C-36 & recommendations for a new bill.
Georgia Evans
- Mar 15, 2022
- 6 min
Information Control on the Global Internet: The Digital Iron Curtain & Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
This article looks into the effects impacting the internet and its role in information as the Russian invasion of Ukraine intensifies.
Georgia Evans
- Dec 16, 2021
- 3 min
Why Does It Matter, Anyways?: A Reflection on Corporations and Competition in Canadian Communication
Competition policy, market power, and the digital divide are important issues worth taking the time to learn about and work to improve.
Georgia Evans
- Dec 13, 2021
- 7 min
Is Canadian Competition Policy Fit For The Digital Age?
Canada’s communications conglomerate is one corner of a larger puzzle: are Canada’s competition laws fit for the digital age?
Georgia Evans
- Nov 5, 2021
- 6 min
Is it Enough? How Government Funded Solutions to the Digital Divide Miss the Mark
This article outlines various government funding initiatives that seek to address the digital divide and the lack of meaningful competition.
Georgia Evans
- Nov 3, 2021
- 6 min
Community Networks: Filling the Gap Between Market Forces & Government Funds
This article explores the characteristics of community networks, their ability to transform a community, and their future in Canada.
Georgia Evans
- Nov 1, 2021
- 4 min
The Rogers-Shaw Merger Shouldn’t Go Through, But it Will
This article explores the basics of the Rogers-Shaw merger, why it’s happening, why it shouldn’t, and what it means for Canadians.
Lindsey Keene
- Jul 27, 2021
- 5 min
A Series of Unfortunate Events: Ignoring Meaningful Competition in Telecoms
Lindsey Keene explores MVNOs, HSAs, and the failure of regulatory bodies to allow smaller telecom providers to thrive.
Alexandra Wilson
- Jul 19, 2021
- 4 min
Digital Vigilantism
This article is an interview piece that explores the ins and outs of a concept known as digital vigilantism.
Georgia Evans
- Jul 17, 2021
- 6 min
The Dynamics of Market Power: Power and Control in Canadian Communications
Georgia Evans explores the political and market process that sustain Canada's most powerful telecommunications companies.
Alexandra Wilson
- Jul 12, 2021
- 5 min
How does Online Hate Manifest
This piece explores the factors that lead to digital hate online, examining the opinions of experts to understand this growing trend.
Georgia Evans
- Jul 9, 2021
- 7 min
Down the Stack: Power and Accountability in Internet Intermediaries’ Content Moderation Decisions
This piece explores the work done by internet intermediaries around content moderation, and the formal decision-making process behind it.
Georgia Evans
- Jun 18, 2021
- 4 min
At Odds: Efficiency vs Fairness in Canadian Competition Policy
This piece explores how Canada's neo-liberal competition policy conflicts with our contemporary values of fairness, equality, and equity.
Alexandra Wilson
- Jun 14, 2021
- 6 min
The Reagan Policy Decision that Fractured Classic Media
Alex explores the impacts of the Reagan administration’s abolition of the “Fairness Doctrine” and how it has polarized our media landscape
Alexandra Wilson
- Jun 7, 2021
- 5 min
In Conversation: Tackling Hate on Social Media
Alex Wilson interviews Maya Roy, the CEO of the YWCA Canada, to discuss the Block Hate Initiative and solutions for online hate speech.
Alexandra Wilson
- May 31, 2021
- 6 min
How Do We Address Extremism Online?
Alexandra Wilson revisits the topic of right-wing extremism in her newly updated piece, exploring options to slow its spread online.
Georgia Evans
- May 31, 2021
- 4 min
Introduction to Oligopolies: Masked by the Disguise of Choice
This series opener provides a brief introduction to oligopolies and outlines the subjects that will be explored in subsequent articles.
Aryan Bajpai
- May 26, 2021
- 5 min
From Social Media to Societal Collapse: A Hidden Threat in Our Daily Lives
Writer Aryan Bajpai explores the newfound dangers of social media, including misinformation and extremism
Maggie Smith
- Apr 16, 2021
- 4 min
Canada's Supply Management
Author Maggie Smith explores Canada's agricultural supply management system.
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