Podcast appearances and mentions of Michael Geist

It's 2025. President Trump is back, and the richest men in tech are on stage with him. What started as a dysfunctional internet run by tech giants, and enabled by failed legislation, has morphed into something even more dangerous: what economist Yanis Varoufakis calls technofeudalism. Host Cory Doctorow traces how U.S. trade pressure dragged Canada into America's broken internet model, how shortsighted attempts to make big platforms behave came back to haunt us during the worst wildfire season in Canadian history, and offers up a solution for how to save the internet, asking: in a post-free trade world, why are we still playing by American rules?Guests in this episode include Yanis Varoufakis, Delaney Poitras, Michael Geist, Pam Samuelson, Clive Thompson, Ed Zitron, and Emmanuel Goldstein. Archival recordings feature James Moore.

Send us a textMonths ago, proponents of Bill C-18, the Online News Act, dismissed warnings from Meta and Google, believing their threats to remove news links from their platforms were mere bluffs. But inevitable has occurred with Meta taking action recently by actively blocking news links and sharing on Facebook and Instagram.The situation appears dire, leaving little hope for resolution. In this episodes Canada's leading legal expert on this topic, Michael Geist explains what's happened and if there's a possible disentanglement for this mess.Guest: Michael GeistMichael Geist is a law professor at the University of Ottawa where he holds the Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce Law.https://www.michaelgeist.ca/Read Michael's blog on Bill C-18Listen to Michael's podcast Law BytesGardiner Roberts website https://www.grllp.com/Email Gavin Tighe gjtighe@grllp.comEmail Stephen Thiele sthiele@grllp.com

When Trudeau prorogued Parliament 26 bills were binned. Bills are the democratic process made concrete and the laws that they can turn into are the end product of the whole political machine. They decide whether you have the right to die by choice. They decide what you can and cannot say. They tell you whether or not you can go back to work or not because you can or cannot afford to send your kid to daycare. Each bill is the end result of years of campaigning, research, fundraising, debates, and compromise. So, multiply that by 26, then throw it all out.What bills were trashed? Are they gone forever? What should come back and what should stay in the bin?Jesse sorts the trash with conservative pundit and former Communications Director for Pierre Poilievre's leadership campaign, Ginny Roth, as well as Katherine Scott from the Canadian Centre for Political Action, and digital law expert Michael Geist from the University of Ottawa.Host: Jesse BrownCredits: Tristan Capacchione (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Bruce Thorson (Senior Producer), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Editor and Publisher)Guests: Michael Geist (Law Professor at the University of Ottawa), Katherine Scott ( Senior Researcher, Canadian Center for Policy Alternatives), Ginny Roth (Partner, Crestview Strategy Conservative activist)Fact checking by max collins and Julian AbrahamAdditional music by Audio NetworkSponsors: Fizz: Visit https://fizz.ca to learn more about Fizz and activate a first plan using the referral code CAN25 to get 25$ off and 10GB of free data. Squarespace : Check out https://squarespace.com/canadaland for a free trial, and when you're ready to launch use code canadaland to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.oxio: Head over to https://canadaland.oxio.ca and use code CANADALAND for your first month free!Tofino DistilleryTake a moment and fill out the Canadaland survey here! Your feedback will be immensely helpful to us.If you value this podcast, support us! You'll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You'll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you'll be a part of the solution to Canada's journalism crisis, you'll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody.You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael Geist is a law professor at the University of Ottawa and Canada Research Chair in internet and e-commerce law. He spoke to Andrew Carter about a possible TikTok ban.

Dr. Robert Koenekoop, Trudie Mason, Michael Geist, John Moore, Tom Mulcair, Dr. Mitch Shulman, Eugenio Nicita, Chris Bumbray

Greg Brady focused in on President Elect Donald Trump is still expressing his desire to have Canada join the U.S....even by economic force, if necessary. Next, Flavio Volpe, president of the Toronto-based Auto Parts Manufacturers' Association, joins us to discuss his assertion that Trump doesn't understand how interconnected Canada and the U.S. truly are. Also, Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer. He is concerned about the Liberal leadership selection process, saying it is vulnerable to foreign interference.  Lastly, Dr. Michael Geist, Law Professor at the University of Ottawa and Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce Law about Canada's online harms bill and Meta ending third party fact checking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady focused in on President Elect Donald Trump is still expressing his desire to have Canada join the U.S....even by economic force, if necessary. Next, Flavio Volpe, president of the Toronto-based Auto Parts Manufacturers' Association, joins us to discuss his assertion that Trump doesn't understand how interconnected Canada and the U.S. truly are. Also, Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer. He is concerned about the Liberal leadership selection process, saying it is vulnerable to foreign interference.  Lastly, Dr. Michael Geist, Law Professor at the University of Ottawa and Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce Law about Canada's online harms bill and Meta ending third party fact checking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's the real impact of Meta ending fact-checking? Guest: Dr. Michael Geist, Law Professor at the University of Ottawa and the Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce Law Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's the real impact of Meta ending fact-checking? Guest: Dr. Michael Geist, Law Professor at the University of Ottawa and the Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce Law How is the RCMP preparing for the leadership race? Guest: Assistant Commissioner Michelle Paradis, Head of Protective Policing for the RCMP Could foreign interference impact the leadership race? Guest: Geoff Russ, Writer and Policy Manager Based in Vancouver The history of scandalous Prime Ministers Guest: Craig Baird, Host of the Podcast “Canada History Ehx” What are Lucid dreams, and why do we have them? Guest: Daniel Love, Lucid dreaming Teacher and Author of Bestselling Lucid Dreaming Guide, ‘Are you Dreaming?' The Fallout from Prime Minister Trudeau's Announcement Guest: Mackenzie Gray, Senior Correspondent for Global News National Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doug Ford is doubling down and calls for the Trudeau Government to stop the Digital Service Tax that will force digital services, like Netflix to pay a 3 percent tax that we consume. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Michael Geist, Canada Research Chair in Internet and e-commerce law at University of Law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jews are under attack on campuses! Actually, Zionism is, but that's good enough for Michael Geist to write about an apparent scourge of antisemitism at Canada's universities. We're joined by University of Alberta English and film professor Mike Litwack (@mikeylitwack) to take a look at a piece that purports that nobody who supports Israel can feel bad about things, ever.Plugs and RecsRifqa by Mohammed El-KurdGet Ghassan Kanafani: Selected political writings, OUT NOW!Keep an eye out for Muna Saleh's study on anti-Palestinian racism in the Edmonton school system ALSOCheck out UnriggedThe Hoser's Grocery TrackerBuy Jeremy's bookIf you enjoyed this episode make sure to leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts, and give us a follow on Twitter and Instagram.For more Big Shiny Takes, sign up to our bonus feed here.If you enjoyed this episode make sure to leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts, and give us a follow on Twitter and Instagram. For more Big Shiny Takes, sign up to our bonus feed here.

Welcome to Hearts of Oak, where we explore the stories of individuals who embody the spirit of resilience and advocacy. Today, we're privileged to have on the show Major (Ret.) Russ Cooper, a man whose life has soared through the skies as a fighter pilot and now navigates the contentious terrain of civil liberties in Canada.  From his distinguished service in the Persian Gulf War to his subsequent career at Air Canada, Major Cooper's perspective from the cockpit offered him unique insights into the world. But it was upon retiring that he found himself drawn into a different kind of battle—one for the soul and freedom of his country.  Join us as we delve into Major Cooper's journey from the air to activism, sparked by his concerns over Motion M-103 and the perceived threats to Canadian values of unity and free speech. His fight has led him to co-found the Canadian Citizens for Charter Rights and Freedoms, an organization championing individual rights amidst what he sees as a growing tide of restrictive legislation.  Today's episode is not just about one man's fight; it's about understanding the challenges to our freedoms and the call to action for every citizen to stand up for the principles that define us. Stay tuned for an enlightening conversation that touches on the heart of what it means to be Canadian. Interview recorded 9.10.2024 Connect with Russ and C3RF... Major (Ret.) Russ Cooper: https://www.canadiancitizens.org/ Canadian Citizens For Charter Rights And Freedoms (C3RF) is a group of Canadians whose mission is to educate Canadians about threats to their Charter Rights, advocate to protect Charter Rights and Freedoms, and propose countering legislation and regulatory frameworks especially focused on freedom of expression. Connect with Hearts of Oak...

Google is found in a U.S. ruling to have an illegal monopoly on search. Michael Geist joins to compare the American antitrust approach to Big Tech to Canadian taxation efforts.An alleged ISIS terrorist attack is narrowly avoided in Toronto, but who was it targeting? Why communities need access to information at times of heightened risk, and how antisemitism keeps getting downplayed in Canada. Host: Jesse BrownCredits: James Nicholson (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor), max collins (Production Manager), Karyn Pugliese (Editor-in-Chief)Guest: Michael GeistEditor's Notes: The title of this episode was requested by the Publisher. This piece states that hate crimes against Jews rose 100% last year. The year referred to 2023. Further reading on our Website Sponsors: Squarespace: Check out Squarespace.com/canadaland for a free trial, and when you're ready to launch use code canadaland to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Douglas: Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today. Visit douglas.ca/canadaland to claim this offer!Article: Article is offering our listeners $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more. To claim this offer, visit article.com/canadaland and the discount will be automatically applied at checkout If you value this podcast, Support us! You'll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You'll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you'll be a part of the solution to Canada's journalism crisis, you'll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody. You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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University of Ottawa law professor Michael Geist discusses the Online News Act and the Online Streaming Act and what they represent in terms of the evolution of internet regulation, as well as the rise of antisemitism following the October 7th terrorist attacks in IsraelThe Hub Dialogues features The Hub's editor-at-large, Sean Speer, in conversation with leading entrepreneurs, policymakers, scholars, and thinkers on the issues and challenges that will shape Canada's future at home and abroad.If you like what you are hearing on Hub Dialogues consider subscribing to The Hub's free weekly email newsletter featuring our insights and analysis on key public policy issues. Sign up here: https://thehub.ca/free-member-sign-up/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the eve of Canada Day, the Ambassador of Israel, one of Canada's most staunch allies joins us with a Canada Day message from Israel and Israelis to Canada and Canadians. - Has Israel's concern about how it is portrayed by the Canadian government nationally and internationally grown? - What is Israel's response to the discovery Birju Dattani, the newly appointed head of the Canadian Human Rights Commission engaged in anti-Israel and antisemitic dialogue under the name Mujahid Dattani? Dattani says as an academic he engaged in many discussions and debates on many issues and that he is not antisemitic. University of Ottawa professor Michael Geist argues Dattani must resign or be replaced. Guest: Iddo Moed. Israel Ambassador to Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's podcast: In a television interview a few days ago Kevin O'Leary, Chairman of O'Leary Ventures and four time Emmy Award winning 'Mr. Wonderful' on Shark Tank said "Canada is one of the richest countries on earth run by idiots. I wouldn't let them run a candy store. They have no idea what they're doing." Of PM Justin Trudeau O'Leary said "he is the worst manager Canada has ever had. Total incompetency underneath him in the cabinet seats. The worst managers in the country's history." Guest: Kevin O'Leary, chairman O'Leary Ventures and Beanstox. 4 time Emmy Award winner from Shark Tank. Wine maker, now engaged in AI for business. On the eve of Canada Day, the Ambassador of Israel, one of Canada's most staunch allies joins us with a Canada Day message from Israel and Israelis to Canada and Canadians. - Has Israel's concern about how it is portrayed by the Canadian government nationally and internationally grown? - What is Israel's response to the discovery Birju Dattani, the newly appointed head of the Canadian Human Rights Commission engaged in anti-Israel and antisemitic dialogue under the name Mujahid Dattani? Dattani says as an academic he engaged in many discussions and debates on many issues and that he is not antisemitic. University of Ottawa professor Michael Geist argues Dattani must resign or be replaced. Guest: Iddo Moed. Israel Ambassador to Canada Earlier this month in Etobicoke, Ontario, a mass shooting took place with two men fatally shot. A 14 year old was one of 2 suspects who is alleged to have fired more than 50 times into a community gathering at a local school. The youth has been charged with 2 counts of first degree murder, as well as 7 counts of attempted murder. He cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. The victims had been enjoying grilling food and playing dominos after a soccer game. They were 46 and 61 years of age.  - The concern over increasing youth violence is growing across Canada. Guest: Tom Stamatakis. President: Canadian Police Association, from Vancouver. Ari Goldkind. Criminal lawyer in Toronto. As Canada Day approaches, we look for the best in our country. Are there Canadians who have inspired you? Events in Canadian history that make you proud? Canadian inventions, innovations, or just really nice places? Our callers bring us brilliant stories from all across the country, and from all walks of life. Guests: Callers. --------------------------------------------- Host/Content Producer – Roy Green Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom Craig If you enjoyed the podcast, tell a friend! For more of the Roy Green Show, subscribe to the podcast! https://globalnews.ca/roygreen/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) discussed the looming TTC strike & will workers walk off the job Friday with Dave Shellnut (@TheBikingLawyer), personal injury lawyer dubbed ‘the biking lawyer'.. about what a TTC strike means for city bike lanes. We spoke with Dr. Michael Geist (@mgeist), Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce Law, about how consumers will likely face higher prices after the CRTC tells streaming giants to invest $200 million in Canadian film, TV and music. Finally, Warren Kinsella (@kinsellawarren), Former Special Advisor to Jean Chretien and CEO of the Daisy Group joined the show to talk about what happens to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau if the Liberals lose the byelection in the Toronto-St Paul's riding later this month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke with Dr. Michael Geist (@mgeist), Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce Law, about how consumers will likely face higher prices after the CRTC tells streaming giants to invest $200 million in Canadian film, TV and music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Geist, University of Ottawa law professor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Geist delves into the troubling rise of antisemitism in Canada, highlighting the challenges Jewish students encounter in academia and its broader societal effects. He also scrutinizes the Online Harms Act, assessing its ability to curb online hate while maintaining free expression, all discussed alongside host Aaron Pete.Michael Geist is a prominent Internet and e-commerce law expert. He holds the Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce Law at the University of Ottawa. An advocate for digital rights, Geist influences public policy on privacy, copyright, and access to information. His work, featured in national and international publications and his widely-read blog, positions him as a key figure in shaping discussions on internet governance and digital freedoms.Low No Drinker Magazine PodcastMeeting the people & brands leading the low-&-no-alcohol revolution!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showwww.biggerthanmepodcast.com

The federal government's latest effort to regulate speech on the internet was met with relief from parents who've long advocated for a safer space online for their children, but with alarm from free speech advocates who believe the government's bill goes too far. This week on “It's Political,” we dig into the Online Harms Act with a number of experts, discussing what it contains and what the controversies are about. Then we sit down with Justice Minister Arif Virani. In this episode: Federal Justice Minister Arif Virani, as well as the Center for Media, Technology and Democracy founding director and McGill University associate professor Taylor Owen, the Canadian Constitution Foundation litigation director Christine Van Geyn, University of Calgary associate professor and Canada research chair in cybersecurity law Emily Laidlaw, the Canadian Center for Child Protection's executive director Lianna McDonald, University of Ottawa professor and Canada research chair in internet and e-commerce law Michael Geist, former Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission vice chair and Macdonald-Laurier Institute senior fellow Peter Menzies, University of Windsor law professor Richard Moon, the Canadian Race Relations Foundation's CEO Mohammed Hashim, B.C. Civil Liberties Association staff counsel Safiyya Ahmad, and NDP House leader Peter Julian. Hosted by Althia Raj. Some of the clips this week were sourced from CPAC, CTV, Global, The Canadian Press Gallery, CBC, City, The Rebel's YouTube and Privacy Lawyer David Fraser's YouTube. This episode of “It's Political” was produced by Michal Stein and Althia Raj, and mixed by Kevin Sexton. Our theme music is by Isaac Joel.  

 Greg spoke to Michael Geist, Law Professor at the University of Ottawa.

Mike's worried – very worried. We're taking on water on all sides – the cost of living, no family doctors, unaffordable rents, medical wait times, and declining GDP per capita. Record government spending hasn't made a dent in addressing these problems. Plus, Michael Geist, Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-Commerce Law at the University of Ottawa, says "the poorly conceived Digital Safety Commission lacks even basic rules of evidence, can conduct secret hearings, and has been granted an astonishing array of powers with limited oversight." Don't miss that interview and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Geist, Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-Commerce Law at the University of Ottawa, says "the poorly conceived Digital Safety Commission lacks even basic rules of evidence, can conduct secret hearings, and has been granted an astonishing array of powers with limited oversight."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can we protect kids without censoring the internet? Michael Geist looks at the new Online Harms Act.

On Feb. 26, Canada signalled it is done waiting for internet giants and social media companies to protect children from consuming or being victims of harmful online content. Justice minister Arif Virani introduced Bill C-63, which sets up a new Digital Safety Commission to handle these cases and impose multimillion-dollar fines on social media sites for not complying. For the Jewish community, the new law would also toughen penalties for those who incite hatred, including antisemitism, and promote genocide or Holocaust denial. It's a long-awaited piece of legislation for Jewish advocacy groups like CIJA, Friends of Simon Wiesenthal and B'nai Brith: all have been warning about the dangerous explosion of online hate, saying that it could lead to actual terrorism, especially after Oct. 7. But some critics, including the federal Conservatives, fear the new law may go too far in curbing free speech, and have hinted they will vote against it as the proposed law now makes its way through Parliament. On today's The CJN Daily, we speak with Bernie Farber, who was one of the consultants hired by the government to shape the new legislation, and with professor Michael Geist, an internet law expert from the University of Ottawa, who sees some red flags. What we talked about: Read more about the Ottawa teenager charged in December with a terror-related bomb making plot against Canadian Jews, in The CJN Read how Canadian Jewish leaders reacted to the Canadian government's new Online Harms Bill, in The CJN See the actual Online Harms Act for yourself on the Government of Canada's website and read the accompanying explanation Credits: The CJN Daily is written and hosted by Ellin Bessner (@ebessner on Twitter). Zachary Kauffman is the producer. Michael Fraiman is the executive producer. Our theme music is by Dov Beck-Levine. Our title sponsor is Metropia. We're a member of The CJN Podcast Network. To subscribe to this podcast, please watch this video. Donate to The CJN and receive a charitable tax receipt by clicking here. Hear why The CJN is important to me.

Amid years of decline in news ad revenue and a rapidly changing media landscape, the Canadian government introduced Bill C-18, the Online News Act. This controversial piece of legislation requires Google and Meta - the company behind Facebook and Instagram – to pay Canadian news outlets for linking their content to these social media sites. Meta responded by blocking all Canadian news content from Facebook and Instagram, while Google has recently agreed to pay $100 million to Canadian publishers, indexed for inflation. Our guest on this Munk Dialogue is Michael Geist, one of the legislation's fiercest critics. Michael is an expert in Canadian technology law and the Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-Commerce Law at the University of Ottawa, and argues that far from helping Canadian news outlets, media organizations – unable to drive users from social media – will not only suffer from a loss of revenue, but they will become more reliant on government subsidies to stay afloat and thus become less objective in their reporting. The host of the Munk Debates is Rudyard Griffiths Tweet your comments about this episode to @munkdebate or comment on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/munkdebates/ To sign up for a weekly email reminder for this podcast, send an email to podcast@munkdebates.com.   To support civil and substantive debate on the big questions of the day, consider becoming a Munk Member at https://munkdebates.com/membership Members receive access to our 15+ year library of great debates in HD video, access to our Friday Focus podcast, a free Munk Debates book, and ticketing privileges at our live events. This podcast is a project of the Munk Debates, a Canadian charitable organization dedicated to fostering civil and substantive public dialogue - https://munkdebates.com/ Senior Producer: Ricki Gurwitz Editor: Kieran Lynch

Internet Law Expert Michael Geist is back on No Nonsense - on everything from new rules for internet, face saving deals with tech giants, the future of Canadian journalism and online hate speech.

Michael Geist discusses the impact of Bill C-11. Has it driven streamers away from Canada? Also: Antisemitism in Canada. Public manora lighting is now politicized amid the raging conflict in the Middle East. Guest: Michael Geist, Canada Research chair in Internet and E-commerce Law, University of Ottawa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's Podcast: We look back at the year's top breaking news stories with the man who broke them, Robert Fife. The Globe and Mail's Ottawa Bureau Chief discusses Chinese interference, CSIS Whistleblowers, the Two Michaels, and more. Guest: Robert Fife, Ottawa Bureau Chief with the Globe and Mail Has Canada overestimated it's role in international affairs? Do we have to fight for our place on the world stage after being left out of agreement after agreement? We search for the answers with Jonathan Berkshire Miller. Guest: Jonathan Berkshire Miller, international affairs professional with expertise on security, defense and geo-economic issues in the Indo-Pacific. Michael Geist discusses the impact of Bill C-11. Has it driven streamers away from Canada? Also: Antisemitism in Canada. Manora lighting is now politicized amid the raging conflict in the Middle East. Guest: Michael Geist, Canada Research chair in Internet and E-commerce Law, University of Ottawa A car exploded on the Rainbow Bridge on Wednesday. While investigations eventually ruled out terrorism, it was a bracing afternoon for Niagara Falls Mayor Jim Diodati. He shares his first-hand account of that day, including his worry that he may have had a "Come From Away" situation on his hands. Guests: Mark Colley, sports reporter for the Toronto Star Moshe Lander, sports economist --------------------------------------------- Host – Arlene Bynon      Executive Producer – Kelsey Campbell      Content Producer – Demi Knight Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom Craig Podcast Co-producer - Matt Taylor If you enjoyed the podcast, tell a friend! For more of the Roy Green Show, subscribe to the podcast! https://globalnews.ca/roygreen/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charles Adler - the Legendary Charles Adler joins us to discuss Truth-telling in a post-truth world: What media ad politicians used to get away with is now commonplace. Charles was part of the political media ecosystem for decades and is a truth-teller. I call him the Truth WOlverine because he kinda looks like one, and he doesn't sacrifice Truth for Mob Clicks. In a world where people look at lives as their alternative truth, is there a way to get back to a common baseline of factual reporting or have blogs, podcasts, and paid fake news outlets? Lies to damage reputation seem to be the theme. Professor Michael Geist stops in to give us the details of Canada's Google tax breakthrough and why news outlets are pissed they didn't get more from Google. Will Meta be next and the latest from his hearing with the CRTC today on Bill C-11. Is the government going to regulate or tax all podcasts

Ottawa's increasing tax credits for journalism outlets. Alberta's got 100 representatives at COP-28. Everybody's got an opinion on what's a wise use of your tax dollars and what's a waste. We get into both stories - and talk about return on public investment - in this episode of Real Talk.   3:35 | The feds struck a deal with Google worth $100M/yr, but is it a win? Is the agreement a step in the right direction toward saving journalism in Canada? Dr. Michael Geist takes the politics out of the story, and gets to the straight goods.  READ MORE: https://www.michaelgeist.ca/ 29:20 | Why is Charles Adler laughing off polling showing Canadians think life would be more affordable under Pierre Poilievre? Is it hypocritical to criticize Alberta for sending a 100-person delegation to COP-28? Ryan gets into it with the Titan of Talk.  1:01:40 | Employment is up in Alberta, DOW's got a $12B deal, and rallies against the carbon tax are gaining momentum. Alberta Chambers of Commerce president and CEO Shauna Feth shines the spotlight on Alberta business. ALBERTA CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE: https://www.abchamber.ca/ OCTOBER LABOUR FORCE STATS: https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/7124f6a2-9de2-44ec-a30b-3430aca3a4cd/resource/8aef4579-3758-4122-9313-61d7ac993969/download/tbf-labour-market-notes-2023-11.pdf SHOP LOCAL THIS HOLIDAY SEASON: https://chambermarket.ca/ 1:20:40 | Thanks to Real Talker Karen for submitting this week's Positive Reflection: a heart-warming story of unlikely inter-generational roommates!  SEND US YOUR POSITIVE REFLECTION: talk@ryanjespersen.com  GET A FREE SOLAR QUOTE TODAY: https://kubyenergy.ca/ BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/ FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj  THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Thursday, October 5th, 2023. Redballoon Not so long ago, the American dream was alive and well. Employees who worked hard were rewarded, and employers looked for people who could do the job, not for people who had the right political views. RedBalloon.work is a job site designed to get us back to what made American businesses successful: free speech, hard work, and having fun. If you are a free speech employer who wants to hire employees who focus on their work and not identity politics, then post a job on RedBalloon. If you are an employee who is being censored at work or is being forced to comply with the current zeitgeist, post your resume on RedBalloon and look for a new job. redballoon.work, the job site where free speech is still alive! www.redballoon.work https://www.breitbart.com/environment/2023/10/03/the-guardian-climate-change-has-made-rainstorms-20-wetter/ The Guardian: Climate Change Has Made Rainstorms ‘20% Wetter’ The UK-based Guardian newspaper has made the remarkable assertion that rainstorms are now 20 percent “wetter” than they used to be, thanks to climate change. New York City’s recent storm and accompanying flooding show the “unmistakable influence of the climate crisis,” the Guardian contended Monday, warning the city may not be “prepared for severe climate shocks.” The type of storm seen on Friday “is now 10-20% wetter than it would have been in the previous century, because of climate change,” the Guardian alleged, citing a new “rapid attribution study.” The Guardian said that such a pounding rainfall is “a symptom of a warming planet” because a hotter atmosphere is “able to hold more moisture.” Curiously, at this time last year, the Guardian declared that droughts are “at least 20 times more likely” than without “human-caused global heating.” In Monday’s article, the newspaper cited climate expert Tommaso Alberti, who said the rainstorm that hit New York was predictable and “aligns with climate change projections.” Human-driven climate change is the “primary driver” of major storms, which underscores “the urgent need for climate mitigation and adaptation efforts,” Alberti argued. Michael Mann, who invented the thoroughly debunked hockey stick graph and has falsely presented himself as a Nobel Prizewinner, agreed that the New York storm was clearly attributable to global warming. “New York is experiencing a very clear increase in these extreme – more than 2in per hour – rainfall events, and that’s clearly tied to a warming atmosphere,” he said. Rohit Aggarwala, the New York City commissioner of environmental protection, has also blamed the city’s reprehensible response to the storm on climate change, a convenient, if mendacious, dog-ate-my-homework excuse. “The sad reality is our climate is changing faster than our infrastructure can respond,” he said. Daniel Zarrilli, the former chief climate policy adviser to New York City, uttered similar lamentations. “It’s clear that our cities and our aging infrastructure were built for a climate that no longer exists, particularly as a warmed atmosphere holds and releases more water,” he said. Reuters joined in the climate change blame game as well, suggesting that New York City’s flooding is just part of the “new normal” ushered in by global warming. https://thepostmillennial.com/trudeaus-internet-censorship-plan-kicks-off-with-government-operated-streaming-registry?utm_campaign=64487 Trudeau's internet censorship plan kicks off with government-operated streaming registry Friday's announcement from the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) that online streaming services in Canada must register with the government agency has sent a chill throughout independent media. Critics say it is the beginning of a broad registry of all online news media, even if the CRTC is currently maintaining that a $10 million threshold exists for broadcasters before they must register. Previous CRTC vice-chairman and former editor of the Calgary Herald posted Monday on X: "Essentially and eventually, @crtceng intends to regulate everything on the Internet pretty much the way it regulates TV, radio and cable. Say g'bye to a free and open internet in Canada." Noted journalist Glenn Greenwald posted on X: "The Canadian government, armed with one of the world's most repressive online censorship schemes, announces that all "online streaming services that offer podcasts" must formally register with the government to permit regulatory controls." In a news release, the CRTC announced that it is setting out which online streaming services need to provide information about their activities in Canada. Online streaming services that operate in Canada, offer broadcasting content, and earn $10 million or more in annual revenues will need to complete a registration form by November 28, 2023." The declaration is part of the Trudeau government's Online Streaming Act, or Bill C-11, which was called a "dangerous first step towards government control of the internet" by Justice Centre for Constitution Freedoms President John Carpay, who wrote that "In the long run, the CRTC could end up regulating much of the content posted on major social media, even where the content is generated or uploaded by religious, political, and charitable non-profits." However, reading further down in the news release, the CRTC uses ambiguous language and apparently contradicts its own guidelines by stating, "online services that offer podcasts must register; however, individuals who use social media to share podcasts do not." The CRTC has previously stated that: "individuals that host podcasts on their own websites or make them available on a subscription service platform other than a social media service are not explicitly excluded from the Broadcasting Act under subsection 2(2.1)" University of Ottawa law professor Michael Geist was quick to comprehensively comment on the CRTC announcement in an essay. Geist suggested the government's plans are "not as bad as critics would suggest, but not nearly as benign as the CRTC would have you believe." But Geist says the real danger of the CRTC's announcement is that it is "the thin edge of the wedge with the registration requirement being the first step toward a far broader regulatory framework." "In fact, the rationale for the CRTC to include many of the services is that without such information it is not well positioned to regulate. This creates an obvious contradiction: the Commission claims that the registration requirement is de minimis requiring the disclosure of only limited information but then also argues that such information is important to future decision making on compliance with the Broadcasting Act objectives," he writes. The CRTC hints that a broad registry is in the works: that "exempting online undertakings that provide news services from the requirement to register would prevent the Commission from having an adequate understanding of the players providing such services. Without information about the online broadcasting undertakings involved in the Canadian broadcasting system, it would be much harder for the Commission to develop policies aimed at implementing the above-noted policy objectives of the Broadcasting Act and conform to the proposed direction." The CRTC says "[a] third consultation is ongoing. It considers contributions traditional broadcasters and online streaming services will need to make to support Canadian and Indigenous content. The CRTC will hold a three-week public proceeding starting on November 20, 2023, and will hear from 129 intervenors representing a broad range of interests." https://www.foxnews.com/world/swiss-writer-called-journalist-fat-lesbian-sentenced-60-days-prison-lgbtq-groups-applaud-decision Swiss writer who called journalist 'fat lesbian' sentenced to 60 days in prison, LGBTQ groups applaud decision A court in Switzerland sentenced a writer and commentator to 60 days in jail for calling a journalist a "fat lesbian," and the decision is being lauded by LGBTQ+ groups. On Monday, French-Swiss polemicist Alain Bonnet, who goes by Alain Soral, was sentenced by the Lausanne court for the crimes of defamation, discrimination and incitement to hatred after he criticized Catherine Macherel, a journalist for Swiss newspapers Tribune de Geneve and 24 Heures, in a Facebook video two years ago. "This court decision is an important moment for justice and rights of LGBTQI people in Switzerland," said Murial Waeger, co-director of a lesbian activist group. "The conviction of Alain Soral is a strong signal that homophobic hatred cannot be tolerated in our society." In addition to the prison time, Soral was subsequently ordered to pay legal fees and fines totaling thousands of Swiss francs. Soral’s sentencing came after he called Macherel a "fat lesbian," criticized her work as a "queer activist" and said she was "unhinged" in a social media video, according to Swiss public broadcaster RTS. Pascal Junod, a lawyer for Soral, mockingly blasted the conviction for a "crime of opinion" in an email to The Associated Press. He said the case aimed to probe whether a person had "sinned against the dogmas of single thought." Soral will appeal to Swiss federal court and "if necessary" to the European Court of Human Rights, his lawyer added. In 2020, Swiss voters approved a measure that made it illegal to discriminate against people on the basis of sexual orientation. This conviction was not the first time Soral has gotten into trouble over his words as he was previously and repeatedly convicted in France for denying the Holocaust, which is a crime in France. He was sentenced to jail time in 2019 over the denials. https://dailycaller.com/2023/10/03/sports-governing-body-scraps-open-category-trans-athletes-no-one-signs-up/ Sports Governing Body Scraps ‘Open’ Category For Trans Athletes After No One Signs Up World Aquatics (WA), the international water sports governing body, announced in a press release Tuesday that it is getting rid of its transgender “open” category for the 2023 World Cup since no athletes had decided to sign up. WA said in August that it was opening a category for athletes to swim the 50-meter and 100-meter distances regardless of gender. After athletes failed to show, WA decided to scrap the category for the World Cup in Berlin, Germany, from Oct. 6 to Oct. 8 but noted that the “Open Category Working Group” would still consider reopening the division if demand increased in the future, according to the press release. “The World Aquatics Open Category Working Group will continue its work and engagement with the aquatics community on Open Category events,” the announcement reads. “Even if there is no current demand at the elite level, the working group is planning to look at the possibility of including Open Category races at Masters events in the future.” WA originally planned to debut the open category in July in Fukuoka, Japan, during its congressional meeting but later decided against it. The organization announced its new “gender inclusion policy” in 2022, which made it possible to create the “open category” for future competitions and required male athletes looking to compete in the female division to have transitioned and experienced no puberty symptoms before the age of 12, as well maintaining regular testosterone levels below 2.5 nanomoles per liter. “When World Aquatics instituted its Policy on Eligibility for the Men’s and Women’s Competition Categories, we committed to exploring the creation of an open category,” World Aquatics President Husain Al-Musallam said, according to the press release. “True to our word, a team of experts has diligently worked to make this a reality. I would like to thank all those who have helped World Aquatics to deliver this opportunity.” Other sport governing bodies have opted to not allow transgender athletes to compete in divisions outside of their biological sex, such as the International Cycling Union, which announced in July that males who had transitioned after puberty could not compete in the female category. The International Angling Sports Federation made a similar decision on Sept. 29 after England’s team said that it would boycott the world championship if men were allowed to compete with women.

This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Thursday, October 5th, 2023. Redballoon Not so long ago, the American dream was alive and well. Employees who worked hard were rewarded, and employers looked for people who could do the job, not for people who had the right political views. RedBalloon.work is a job site designed to get us back to what made American businesses successful: free speech, hard work, and having fun. If you are a free speech employer who wants to hire employees who focus on their work and not identity politics, then post a job on RedBalloon. If you are an employee who is being censored at work or is being forced to comply with the current zeitgeist, post your resume on RedBalloon and look for a new job. redballoon.work, the job site where free speech is still alive! www.redballoon.work https://www.breitbart.com/environment/2023/10/03/the-guardian-climate-change-has-made-rainstorms-20-wetter/ The Guardian: Climate Change Has Made Rainstorms ‘20% Wetter’ The UK-based Guardian newspaper has made the remarkable assertion that rainstorms are now 20 percent “wetter” than they used to be, thanks to climate change. New York City’s recent storm and accompanying flooding show the “unmistakable influence of the climate crisis,” the Guardian contended Monday, warning the city may not be “prepared for severe climate shocks.” The type of storm seen on Friday “is now 10-20% wetter than it would have been in the previous century, because of climate change,” the Guardian alleged, citing a new “rapid attribution study.” The Guardian said that such a pounding rainfall is “a symptom of a warming planet” because a hotter atmosphere is “able to hold more moisture.” Curiously, at this time last year, the Guardian declared that droughts are “at least 20 times more likely” than without “human-caused global heating.” In Monday’s article, the newspaper cited climate expert Tommaso Alberti, who said the rainstorm that hit New York was predictable and “aligns with climate change projections.” Human-driven climate change is the “primary driver” of major storms, which underscores “the urgent need for climate mitigation and adaptation efforts,” Alberti argued. Michael Mann, who invented the thoroughly debunked hockey stick graph and has falsely presented himself as a Nobel Prizewinner, agreed that the New York storm was clearly attributable to global warming. “New York is experiencing a very clear increase in these extreme – more than 2in per hour – rainfall events, and that’s clearly tied to a warming atmosphere,” he said. Rohit Aggarwala, the New York City commissioner of environmental protection, has also blamed the city’s reprehensible response to the storm on climate change, a convenient, if mendacious, dog-ate-my-homework excuse. “The sad reality is our climate is changing faster than our infrastructure can respond,” he said. Daniel Zarrilli, the former chief climate policy adviser to New York City, uttered similar lamentations. “It’s clear that our cities and our aging infrastructure were built for a climate that no longer exists, particularly as a warmed atmosphere holds and releases more water,” he said. Reuters joined in the climate change blame game as well, suggesting that New York City’s flooding is just part of the “new normal” ushered in by global warming. https://thepostmillennial.com/trudeaus-internet-censorship-plan-kicks-off-with-government-operated-streaming-registry?utm_campaign=64487 Trudeau's internet censorship plan kicks off with government-operated streaming registry Friday's announcement from the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) that online streaming services in Canada must register with the government agency has sent a chill throughout independent media. Critics say it is the beginning of a broad registry of all online news media, even if the CRTC is currently maintaining that a $10 million threshold exists for broadcasters before they must register. Previous CRTC vice-chairman and former editor of the Calgary Herald posted Monday on X: "Essentially and eventually, @crtceng intends to regulate everything on the Internet pretty much the way it regulates TV, radio and cable. Say g'bye to a free and open internet in Canada." Noted journalist Glenn Greenwald posted on X: "The Canadian government, armed with one of the world's most repressive online censorship schemes, announces that all "online streaming services that offer podcasts" must formally register with the government to permit regulatory controls." In a news release, the CRTC announced that it is setting out which online streaming services need to provide information about their activities in Canada. Online streaming services that operate in Canada, offer broadcasting content, and earn $10 million or more in annual revenues will need to complete a registration form by November 28, 2023." The declaration is part of the Trudeau government's Online Streaming Act, or Bill C-11, which was called a "dangerous first step towards government control of the internet" by Justice Centre for Constitution Freedoms President John Carpay, who wrote that "In the long run, the CRTC could end up regulating much of the content posted on major social media, even where the content is generated or uploaded by religious, political, and charitable non-profits." However, reading further down in the news release, the CRTC uses ambiguous language and apparently contradicts its own guidelines by stating, "online services that offer podcasts must register; however, individuals who use social media to share podcasts do not." The CRTC has previously stated that: "individuals that host podcasts on their own websites or make them available on a subscription service platform other than a social media service are not explicitly excluded from the Broadcasting Act under subsection 2(2.1)" University of Ottawa law professor Michael Geist was quick to comprehensively comment on the CRTC announcement in an essay. Geist suggested the government's plans are "not as bad as critics would suggest, but not nearly as benign as the CRTC would have you believe." But Geist says the real danger of the CRTC's announcement is that it is "the thin edge of the wedge with the registration requirement being the first step toward a far broader regulatory framework." "In fact, the rationale for the CRTC to include many of the services is that without such information it is not well positioned to regulate. This creates an obvious contradiction: the Commission claims that the registration requirement is de minimis requiring the disclosure of only limited information but then also argues that such information is important to future decision making on compliance with the Broadcasting Act objectives," he writes. The CRTC hints that a broad registry is in the works: that "exempting online undertakings that provide news services from the requirement to register would prevent the Commission from having an adequate understanding of the players providing such services. Without information about the online broadcasting undertakings involved in the Canadian broadcasting system, it would be much harder for the Commission to develop policies aimed at implementing the above-noted policy objectives of the Broadcasting Act and conform to the proposed direction." The CRTC says "[a] third consultation is ongoing. It considers contributions traditional broadcasters and online streaming services will need to make to support Canadian and Indigenous content. The CRTC will hold a three-week public proceeding starting on November 20, 2023, and will hear from 129 intervenors representing a broad range of interests." https://www.foxnews.com/world/swiss-writer-called-journalist-fat-lesbian-sentenced-60-days-prison-lgbtq-groups-applaud-decision Swiss writer who called journalist 'fat lesbian' sentenced to 60 days in prison, LGBTQ groups applaud decision A court in Switzerland sentenced a writer and commentator to 60 days in jail for calling a journalist a "fat lesbian," and the decision is being lauded by LGBTQ+ groups. On Monday, French-Swiss polemicist Alain Bonnet, who goes by Alain Soral, was sentenced by the Lausanne court for the crimes of defamation, discrimination and incitement to hatred after he criticized Catherine Macherel, a journalist for Swiss newspapers Tribune de Geneve and 24 Heures, in a Facebook video two years ago. "This court decision is an important moment for justice and rights of LGBTQI people in Switzerland," said Murial Waeger, co-director of a lesbian activist group. "The conviction of Alain Soral is a strong signal that homophobic hatred cannot be tolerated in our society." In addition to the prison time, Soral was subsequently ordered to pay legal fees and fines totaling thousands of Swiss francs. Soral’s sentencing came after he called Macherel a "fat lesbian," criticized her work as a "queer activist" and said she was "unhinged" in a social media video, according to Swiss public broadcaster RTS. Pascal Junod, a lawyer for Soral, mockingly blasted the conviction for a "crime of opinion" in an email to The Associated Press. He said the case aimed to probe whether a person had "sinned against the dogmas of single thought." Soral will appeal to Swiss federal court and "if necessary" to the European Court of Human Rights, his lawyer added. In 2020, Swiss voters approved a measure that made it illegal to discriminate against people on the basis of sexual orientation. This conviction was not the first time Soral has gotten into trouble over his words as he was previously and repeatedly convicted in France for denying the Holocaust, which is a crime in France. He was sentenced to jail time in 2019 over the denials. https://dailycaller.com/2023/10/03/sports-governing-body-scraps-open-category-trans-athletes-no-one-signs-up/ Sports Governing Body Scraps ‘Open’ Category For Trans Athletes After No One Signs Up World Aquatics (WA), the international water sports governing body, announced in a press release Tuesday that it is getting rid of its transgender “open” category for the 2023 World Cup since no athletes had decided to sign up. WA said in August that it was opening a category for athletes to swim the 50-meter and 100-meter distances regardless of gender. After athletes failed to show, WA decided to scrap the category for the World Cup in Berlin, Germany, from Oct. 6 to Oct. 8 but noted that the “Open Category Working Group” would still consider reopening the division if demand increased in the future, according to the press release. “The World Aquatics Open Category Working Group will continue its work and engagement with the aquatics community on Open Category events,” the announcement reads. “Even if there is no current demand at the elite level, the working group is planning to look at the possibility of including Open Category races at Masters events in the future.” WA originally planned to debut the open category in July in Fukuoka, Japan, during its congressional meeting but later decided against it. The organization announced its new “gender inclusion policy” in 2022, which made it possible to create the “open category” for future competitions and required male athletes looking to compete in the female division to have transitioned and experienced no puberty symptoms before the age of 12, as well maintaining regular testosterone levels below 2.5 nanomoles per liter. “When World Aquatics instituted its Policy on Eligibility for the Men’s and Women’s Competition Categories, we committed to exploring the creation of an open category,” World Aquatics President Husain Al-Musallam said, according to the press release. “True to our word, a team of experts has diligently worked to make this a reality. I would like to thank all those who have helped World Aquatics to deliver this opportunity.” Other sport governing bodies have opted to not allow transgender athletes to compete in divisions outside of their biological sex, such as the International Cycling Union, which announced in July that males who had transitioned after puberty could not compete in the female category. The International Angling Sports Federation made a similar decision on Sept. 29 after England’s team said that it would boycott the world championship if men were allowed to compete with women.

Now that tech giants have removed news from the platform, the ball is in the government's court. Can they fix the problem they have created? Or has the damage already been done? Michael Geist explains the impact on everything from free speech to the future of free trade.

Welcome to episode #895 of Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast. Here it is: Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast - Episode #895. When it comes to the digital economy, the law and the media, everyone should be following Dr. Michael Geist. Now, more than ever, his voice may be the only "truth" we are seeing in the media as Canada deals with the massive fallout that is Bill C-18 (Canada's Online News Act). My primer on this ridiculous law is here: Big Tech, Big Media, Big Trouble And Big Lies. With that, the issues (and opportunity) bleed well beyond the borders of Canada and should strike fear into anyone interested in our global digital economy. For a long while, Michael has been reshaping the landscape of Internet and E-commerce Law from his academic pulpit at the University of Ottawa. With credentials that read like an academic's dream — degrees from Osgoode Hall, Cambridge, and Columbia — he's not just dissecting law... he's writing it, in real-time, for a digital age. You've likely stumbled upon his incisive columns, where he distills complex technology law issues into digestible wisdom. But wait, there's more. Michael is the maestro behind a slew of copyright books that are nothing short of revolutionary. Titles like, The Copyright Pentalogy, and, In the Public Interest, are shaking the foundations of Canadian copyright law, carving out a new roadmap for the digital era. He's not just penning books... he's also editing monthly technology law publications and running a blog that's become a go-to resource on Internet and intellectual property issues. Michael's reach isn't confined to academia or print... he's a boardroom staple too. Whether it's Ingenium, Internet Archive Canada, or the Electronic Frontier Foundation, his advisory skills are in high demand. He's even steering the digital strategy for Waterfront Toronto, leading it into uncharted technological waters. His influence is such that he was named among the 50 most impactful people on intellectual property globally and among the 25 most influential lawyers in Canada, multiple years running. Why does Michael matter? Because in a world wrestling with the ethics and laws of a digital frontier, he's the sage we didn't know we needed, but can't afford to ignore. We dig deep into the media landscape, the mis-step of the government, why Meta proactively decided to no longer allow users to post links out to news websites, and why everyone (no matter where you live) should be paying attention to what Meta, Google and others technology companies are doing. Enjoy the conversation... Running time: 1:13:16. Hello from beautiful Montreal. Subscribe over at Apple Podcasts. Please visit and leave comments on the blog - Six Pixels of Separation. Feel free to connect to me directly on Facebook here: Mitch Joel on Facebook. Check out ThinkersOne. or you can connect on LinkedIn. ...or on Twitter. Here is my conversation with Dr. Michael Geist. Michael's Blog (which is filled with Bill C-18 brilliance). Michael's Podcast: Law Bytes. Michael on Substack. The Copyright Pentalogy. In the Public Interest. Follow Michael on LinkedIn. Follow Michael on Twitter/X. This week's music: David Usher 'St. Lawrence River'.

This week, in the wake of controversial new legislation, Bill C-18, Meta has announced that it will be ending news sharing on its platforms in Canada. So, for a special bonus episode of the podcast, we reached out to a Canadian academic who's been following this story closely, to get his reaction to the development — and to hear his analysis on what it might mean for our news sector going forward. (This conversation is part of Lean Out's summer media series. Please also check out our interviews with Jen Gerson, Peter Menzies, Marc Edge, and Holly Doan.)Michael Geist a professor and the Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-Commerce Law at the University of Ottawa. He's also the host of the Law Bytes podcast. You can find Tara Henley on Twitter at @TaraRHenley, and on Substack at tarahenley.substack.com

Michael Geist is a prominent Canadian law professor and advocate for digital rights and freedoms. With his expertise in technology law and policy, he has been a vocal critic of government initiatives that threaten online freedom and privacy. Professor Geist shares his views on public concerns regarding policy development and the potential impact on freedom of expression and online platforms. Visit my NEW Website! https://openmindspodcast.com/Check out my Instagram/Tik Tok for daily posts: Instagram @openmindspodTiktok @openmindspodcast

We're back with a unique "Adler/Geist" cast. Charles is launching his new Podcast, "The Charles Adler Podcast," and his first guest is a beauty. Ryan Jespersen joins Charles at 7 pm 3 nights a week to cover news, pop culture, and social issues, and it's gaslight-free and accountable. No conspiracy theories, no bullshit, and news from a human perspective. Michael Geist is the world's foremost expert on Copyright/digital law, and he joins us to talk about the fight between Google/Meta and the Government of Canada, who want to force Big Tech into paying derelict, collusive, Canadian media 329M a year for the right to use Google or Meta. Nice, Huh? Geist breaks down the REAL issues with C-18 and the user-generated regulation bill, C-11. That's right; the Canadian Government wants to regulate your content after trying to force big tech to bribe Canadian MSM with 329 million to use their platforms. And it's the fourth of July! Dean and Charles run back the birthday of the drunkest country in the world.

Ottawa's laws to reshape the internet are actually reshaping what we read and hear – it silences some voices and promotes others… but not voices we might choose as consumers.  Michael Geist explains on No Nonsense.

It's the biggest piece of broadcast or media legislation in this country in decades. You would think we'd have a clear picture of its implications. But despite receiving royal assent and becoming law, not even leading experts in the field can say what the bill's many changes will look like in practice.There are basic parts of the law — What counts as a streaming service? what counts as digital Canadian content? Will user-created content be subject to the same regulations as corporate-made media? — that the government has left to the CRTC to define via a policy letter. This is a bill with profound implications both for creators and consumers of basically any kind of digital media. So why are we all so confused?GUEST: Dr. Michael Geist, law professor, University of Ottawa; Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce Law

In this episode we discuss internet privacy with Michael Geist who holds the Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce Law. Artificial Intelligence and phishing scamsChat GPTGovernment TikTok BansBill C11 - Canadian content requirementsPotential negative consequences to how YouTube's algorithm shows Canadian content.Pentagon Leak on DiscordGDPR and cookie consentBill C-27Surveillance capitalismElon Musk & TwitterSocial MediaCanadian Telecoms, mergers, and consumer protectionWebsite account deletion Show Links Micheal Geist Law Bytes Podcast Bill C-11 Bill C-27 More Website 101 Podcast Email the Podcast! Twitter Sean on LinkedIn Mike on LinkedIn Amanda on LinkedIn

Michael Geist, Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-Commerce Law at the University of Ottawa, on the push by the federal Liberal/NDP government to regulate speech and control content on social media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike on the radical invasion of Health Canada. Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-Commerce Law, Michael Geist on the push for censorship. And in a truly Shocking Stat, Canadians find out how tens of billions of dollars have been spent on the climate agenda. Hint: it's been useless. A Goofy featuring the latest row over the CBC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legacy media operations really, really want tech companies that send them traffic to pay them as well. From Rupert Murdoch's link tax in Australia to the very bad JCPA in America, these requirements are nonsensical and run directly counter to the core functioning of the internet. Currently, one of the biggest pushes for such a law is happening in Canada with the government's Bill C-18 — and it's certainly no exception. Nobody has been following C-18 closer than law professor and researcher Michael Geist, and this week he joins us on the podcast to discuss the status of the bill and why, like similar laws around the world, it's a very bad idea.

​I booked a room at the Intercontinental Hotel in Montreal through Hotwire a couple of days ago. When I arrived at the hotel the receptionist asked me for a $250 deposit for incidentals. Next morning, without my permission (sure, okay, it's likely buried in the small print) they charged my card an additional $200. I subsequently learned that this was because I'd booked a couple of massages at their spa. When I checked out they charged me for the massages and told me that I should see the $450 back on my card in 2-3 business days.    Of course, this scam earns the hotel money at my expense. A tiny expense, but, when combined with all of the other visitors' tiny expenses, not tiny. This scam is similar to the one operated by the oil companies when they insist that you punch in the amount you think you'll need to spend filling your tank at their pumps. It's your money and time they're stealing. Peanuts per person, big coconuts together.    Where's the government on this? The same place government is on poor banking services, the highest mobile phone rates in the world, and sky-high dairy prices. Nowhere. Canadian governments have abandoned Canadian consumers. Valets to the rich and big business they are; to an alarming degree.   Which brings us to copyright legislation.    Cravenly hidden in an omnibus Budget Bill (a tactic Trudeau swore he'd never use), Bill C-32 received royal assent on December 31, 2022. It extends copyright protection in Canada for writers and other creators from fifty to seventy years after they die. How does this benefit the public? It doesn't. Not at all. Does it provide added incentive for these authors to create and innovate? None. Does it help readers and researchers and teachers? No, it does the opposite.    Lobbyists convinced the Trudeau government to extend copyright with one pathetic argument: that it brings Canada into compliance with other jurisdictions. Greed won out in other words. Now, no new works will come into the public domain in Canada for another twenty years. How does this affect books and readers, writers and publishers? I ask Michael Geist. He's a law professor at the University of Ottawa where he holds the Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce Law and is a member of the Centre for Law, Technology and Society. He has obtained a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree from Osgoode Hall Law School in Toronto, Master of Laws (LL.M.) degrees from Cambridge University in the UK and Columbia Law School in New York, and a Doctorate in Law (J.S.D.) from Columbia Law School - so he should know.

Bill C-18 would require big digital platforms like Facebook and Google to pay Canadian media outlets for posting or linking to their news content. According to Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez, the measures would fairly compensate Canadian media, keeping journalism healthy and strengthening democracy. According to critics, the bill would line the pockets of big broadcasters and threaten freedom of expression online. And as for platforms like Facebook – its parent company Meta has threatened to remove news content in Canada altogether. Today on Front Burner, a conversation with University of Ottawa law professor Michael Geist about why he believes this bill could harm both the internet and the media for Canadians.

The Heritage Minister's parliamentary secretary accused Facebook of threatening Canadians' safety, after the company said it could pull news off its platform if it's forced to share revenue with news publishers. We spoke with Dr. Michael Geist, Canada Research Chair in Internet and e-Commerce Law. Geist says this will have a huge impact on what we consume on the internet and freedom of expression.

Liberty Dispatch ~ June 21, 2022 Tune in as hosts Andrew DeBartolo and Matthew Hallick look back on the weekend news, the Liberal-NDP cram down of the controversial Bill C-11, and whether or not Toronto cops are truly a bunch of evil racists. Weekend Review: Dr. Fauci gets COVID: https://edition.cnn.com/2022/06/15/health/fauci-covid-positive/index.html; Dr. Tam warns of the return of COVID-19 mandates and the emergence of sub-variants: https://globalnews.ca/news/8928883/covid-subvariants-summer-surge-phac; Pfizer admits to fraud in court: https://brightlightnews.com/pfizer-admits-to-fraud-in-court; Stigmatizing LGBTQIA2+ people is apparently the real pandemic: https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/3506160-pride-parades-should-go-on-despite-monkeypox-concerns-who [Story 1] NDP-Liberal love affair seeks to ram through Bill C-11: Bill C-11; Bill C-11: Status; ARPA Canada | Bill C-11; Contact Yor MP Today! ARPA Canada - Easy Mail; Danger Zone: Bill C-11 | Michael Geist; Heritage Minister Betrays Democratic Norms | Michael Geist; Liberals & NDP Shut Down Debate Over Bill C-11. [Story 2] Are Toronto Police a bunch of racists?: Toronto Police Data Broken Down by Race | CityNews; Toronto Police Chief Apologizes About "Over-Policing" of BIPOC People | CityNews; Homicide Among Black Men a "Major Health Crisis" | Canadian Journal of Public Health; The Myth of Systemic Police Racism | Manhattan Institute. Sick of Mainstream Media Lies? Please Support us in bringing you real, truthful reporting and analysis from a Christian perspective.Subscribe to our various shows:LIBERTY DISPATCH PODCAST: https://libertydispatch.podbean.com OPEN MIKE WITH MICHAEL THIESSEN: https://openmikewithmichaelthiessen.podbean.com THE LIBERTY LOUNGE WITH TIM TYSOE: https://rumble.com/c/c-1639185 Stay up-to-date on all things LCC: Gab: https://gab.com/libertycoalitioncanada Telegram: https://t.me/libertycoalitioncanadanews Instagram: https://instagram.com/libertycoalitioncanada Facebook: https://facebook.com/LibertyCoalitionCanada Twitter: @LibertyCCanada - https://twitter.com/LibertyCCanada Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/LibertyCoalitionCanada YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLb1yNIeJ-2bSuHRW4oftRQ You can also find us on Spotify & Apple Podcasts and just about every other podcast catcher!Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW and SHARE it with others!