The Canadian Space Launch Act, introduced on April 21, would amend the country’s regulatory framework to allow for ‘sovereign space launch capabilities.’
The Wire Report spoke to several people who took part in the two-hour February meeting, with one industry player saying they left ‘feeling confident’ about the future of Canada’s cultural exception.
Bell is currently facing a $400-million lawsuit for its alleged failure to comply with what’s known as the ‘Notice and Notice system, ‘and other Canadian internet service providers worry they could soon be on the hook for similarly jarring sums.
One of the creators of this year’s best-animated short film says he could ’not have made this film without’ the National Film Board of Canada, but its budget is projected to fall for the fifth consecutive year.
Several companies are in court fighting a CRTC order that would require all firms with annual revenues over $25-million to allocate five per cent of Canadian revenues to cultural and broadcasting groups that create domestic news and entertainment.
This year’s estimates include $1.38-billion in funding for the CBC, representing a marked decrease from the $1.58-billion allotted to the public broadcaster during the 2025-26 fiscal year.
A recent bombshell report revealed OpenAI internally flagged and banned the shooter’s profile on the startup’s chatbot, ChatGPT, months ago, but elected not to inform legal authorities in Canada.
After Australia banned social media for kids under the age of 16 last year, Culture Minister Marc Miller said his office was looking at the policy’s impact as part of the government’s plan to address online harms.
Ottawa quietly released the results of its AI strategy consultation on Feb. 3, which found individuals and experts are worried about the potential social and ethical effects of the technology.
Canadian Identity Minister Marc Miller says the law was part of ongoing trade discussions with the United States—putting the country’s modernized broadcasting framework in jeopardy.
As Canada faces threats to its sovereignty, Ontario Senator Marnie McBean says hosting an Olympics is a surefire way to create national unity and demonstrate Canadian strength.
Leading researchers believe 6G technology could be the key to unlocking high-speed cell service in every corner of the country.
Last week, the CBC announced it would expand into 11 new markets in an effort to provide more “boots on the ground journalism,” but some local media outlets are concerned there won’t be enough room for everyone.
After Prime Minister Mark Carney inked a new trading arrangement with China during his state visit last week, stakeholders are advising against revisiting the government’s 5G ban on Huawei.
The Crave television sensation about two closeted male hockey players has reached viewers across the globe—but MPs say they think the show’s most important effects will be felt close to home.
Cory Doctorow says he believes AI firms will intentionally degrade their products to recoup large infrastructure expenditures — and it’s up to policymakers to protect Canadians from this.