The Canadian Internet Society

Philip Palmer has held a number of senior legal and legal-management positions within the Department of Justice. He helped draft foundational legislation in telecom & broadcasting and has shaped internet policy through legal leadership & advocacy.

Meet our Board: internetsociety.ca/what-we-do/#...

TCIS President @lenatrudeau.bsky.social is Owner/CEO of Inclined, a boutique analytics firm. A recognized voice in public sector tech, she's a two-time Federal 100 awardee & speaks widely on digital modernization, data equity + inclusive innovation. Meet our Board: internetsociety.ca/what-we-do/#...

Technologist, innovator, and NFL owner, Matt Gamble—Vice-Chair of TCIS—brings 25+ years of expertise in telecom and cloud.

As Principal at Int613, he drives AI and connectivity solutions with a passion for a free and open internet.

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@cyberlawyeryyz.bsky.social

Brent Arnold is a commercial litigator & data breach coach/counsel. He advises on cyber + privacy matters, + litigates tech/cyber/privacy disputes. He's appeared before many tribunals & courts of all levels, including the 🇨🇦 Supreme Court.

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Canadians deserve privacy. The Rogers call breach in Niagara is a wake-up call. We’re calling for action from Rogers, the CRTC & the Privacy Commissioner.

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Bills C-2 and C-4 bundle major #privacy changes into rushed omnibus legislation. Canadians deserve transparency—not shortcuts.

See our full statement below. #cdnpoli

Digital policy surrounding privacy, cybersecurity and AI must be central to Mark Carney’s agenda Whatever existential threat Canada faces, technology is at the centre of it. It will also be at the centre of the next CUSMA negotiations.

Must-read op-ed by @emilylaidlaw.bsky.social & @f-mb.bsky.social:
Digital policy can't be an afterthought—it must be central to PM Mark Carney’s agenda. Privacy, AI, and cybersecurity are critical to Canada’s sovereignty, economy & future. #cdnpoli

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Digital policy surrounding privacy, cybersecurity and AI must be central to Mark Carney’s agenda Whatever existential threat Canada faces, technology is at the centre of it. It will also be at the centre of the next CUSMA negotiations.

With @f-mb.bsky.social, happy to share our op-ed on the need for digital policy surrounding privacy, cybersecurity and AI to be central to the new government's agenda and why: shorturl.at/SnidA

Canada's Digital Horizon Tony is joined by Franca Palazzo, Executive Director of the Canadian Internet Society, to explore the complexities and opportunities shaping Canada's digital…

Thank you to The Hon. Tony Clement for having our ED Franca Palazzo on #BoomAndBustCA (The News Forum) to discuss our vital work on digital policy, affordability, cybersecurity, privacy + more—key issues leading up to the 🇨🇦 election.

WATCH: vimeo.com/1066616049

TCIS - 2025 Digital Access Day – Bridging the Digital Divide: Ensuring Access for All YouTube video by The Canadian Internet Society

My panel today on protecting Canadians from cyber risk is now live on YouTube. Thanks to the @caninternetsociety.bsky.social for a great day of important discussion. www.youtube.com/live/FvbxS5D...

YouTube video by The Canadian Internet Society Keynote - Dr. Michael Geist - Canada’s Digital Reset - 2025 Digital Access Day (TCIS)

For those who missed @caninternetsociety.bsky.social's society Digital Access Day, here's @mgeist.bsky.social summing up the state of Canadian cyber and privacy law, what to expect from Trump 2.0 in the digital realm, and how Canada could respond: youtu.be/xMI73VEeaDc?...

Canada-U.S. Cross-Border Surveillance Negotiations Raise Constitutional and Human Rights Whirlwind under U.S. CLOUD Act - The Citizen Lab Legal researchers Cynthia Khoo and Kate Robertson warn that a Canada-U.S. CLOUD agreement would extend the reach of U.S. law enforcement into Canada’s digital terrain to an unprecedented extent, and t...

Canada is negotiating a CLOUD Act agreement with the U.S., allowing American law enforcement to access data stored in Canada—without Canadian court oversight.

With privacy and sovereignty at stake, this agreement demands scrutiny.

Read more @citizenlab.ca: citizenlab.ca/2025/02/cana...

We are thrilled to invite you to #DigitalAccessDay: Bridging the #DigitalDivide: Ensuring Access for All!

📅 Feb 11, 2025
📍 Dominion Chalmers - CarletonU

A crucial conversation on affordability, access, digital literacy, online safety, and more! 🌐

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Jeanette Patell, Director of Government Affairs & Public Policy, Google, speaking on the 'Foresight in Digital Policy' panel at the Canadian Internet Society Policy Forum in Ottawa, November 25 2024. isoc.live/18592/ @caninternetsociety.bsky.social #canada #digitalpolicy #policyforum

Tim Denton, Chair, The Canadian Internet Society giving opening remarks at the Canadian Internet Society Policy Forum in Ottawa, November 25 2024. isoc.live/18592/
@caninternetsociety.bsky.social #canada #digitalpolicy #policyforum

#NetPositive's season finale is here! Brent Arnold recaps lessons learned on building #FutureSkills for 🇨🇦 + AI. Thank you to our sponsors Diversity Institute & Future Skills Centre for making this podcast possible.
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📹 LIVE-STREAM: Tune in to join our #PolicyForum conversation and hear insights from top industry experts on the future of digital policy in Canada! @isoclive.bsky.social @internetsociety.bsky.social

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WEBCAST NOV 25 - The Canadian Internet Society Policy Forum: Solutions for Canadian Digital Policy and Legislation - ISOC LIVE NOTICEBOARD On Monday November 25 2024, The Canadian Internet Society (TCIS) will hold a Policy Forum in Ottawa, with the theme ‘Solutions for Canadian Digital Policy and Legislation‘. Focused on practical soluti...

WEBCAST NOV 25 - The Canadian Internet Society Policy Forum: Solutions for Canadian Digital Policy and Legislation #policyforum #Canada isoc.live/18592

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER ⬇️🚨

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LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER ⬇️🚨

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ONE WEEK AWAY!
Join us Nov 25 @ Rideau Club for our next Policy Forum, Solutions for Canadian Digital Policy & Legislation—an event bringing together leaders from govt, industry + academia to address Canada’s #DigitalPolicy challenges. #cdnpoli

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Regarding the government’s decision to force the wind-up of #TikTok’s Canadian subsidiary following a national security review under the Investment Canada Act.