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On August 24, 2023, the Canadian Radio-television Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) released its plan to implement the Online News Act (the Act). Public consultations will begin in fall 2023.

Parties to litigation cannot hide behind Facebook privacy controls during the discovery process according to a recent decision of the British Columbia Supreme Court.

The arrival of 2012 marked the end of a year filled with numerous developments in technology and IP law.

In a recent article for ACTRA Toronto's Performers Magazine, Tara Parker and Megan Brooks discuss the considerations performers should weigh before posting something...

On November 14, 2023, the Department of Canadian Heritage released the final version of its directions to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission...

On January 22, 2020, Josephine Palumbo, the Deputy Commissioner of the Deceptive Marketing Practices Directorate at the Canadian Competition Bureau (the "Bureau")

The emergence of social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter has materially affected brand owners.

Almost a year and a half after the passage of the Online News Act, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)'s regulatory plan to implement this new legislation moves closer to completion.

On June 10, 2026, the Government of Canada introduced Bill C‑34, the Safe Social Media Act, proposing a new federal framework to regulate online harms. The bill proposes two new statutes, the Digital Safety Act and the Digital Safety Commission of Canada Act, as well as consequential amendments to other legislation.

Influencer marketing is a powerful weapon for brands. Influencers engage with target audiences through authentic storytelling, improve brand sentiment, and so drive a successful return on investment.

The use of social media is widespread in today's world. It is used by nurses, doctors, lawyers, engineers, and other professionals to communicate with friends and others in both their...

A recent decision from the Commission des lésions professionnelles (CLP) concludes that the information found on a Facebook account is not private, considering that numerous people may have access to this information.

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many of us to adjust our usual work-life balance. Rather than maintaining the strict division between home and office, individuals have adapted to a new hybrid lifestyle, combining all under one roof.

The Internet is always mere minutes away from derailing a career, irrespective of whether the target of the attacks deserves it. Canadians were shaken when news broke of the sudden passing of former Calgary Flame...

With the proliferation of so-called "fake news", companies are starting to rely on third party organizations to perform a "fact checking" function in order to distinguish between legitimate news and fake news.

While it may be commonplace for spouses to share access to computers and online accounts in a matrimonial home, one has a right to a reasonable expectation of digital privacy...

In a recent decision that could affect consumer class actions in Canada, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled in Douez v. Facebook, Inc.

The explosion of social media over the past few years has not only revolutionized the way we communicate with each other personally and professionally, it’s also transformed the business environment.