Category Archives: Internet Law

The Federal Government’s Proposal to Address Online Harms: Explanation and Critique

Posted on September 13, 2021 by Darryl Carmichael

By: Darryl Carmichael and Emily Laidlaw PDF Version: The Federal Government’s Proposal to Address Online Harms: Explanation and Critique Commented On: The Federal Government’s proposed approach to address harmful content online In late July, the Federal Government introduced its proposal … Continue reading →

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Protection Against Online Hate Speech: Time for Federal Action

Posted on March 19, 2021 by Emily Laidlaw

By: Emily Laidlaw & Jennifer Koshan, with Emma Arnold-Fyfe, Lubaina Baloch, Jack Hoskins, and Charlotte Woo PDF Version: Protection Against Online Hate Speech: Time for Federal Action Legislation Commented On: Canadian Human Rights Act, RSC 1985, c H-6 Editor’s Note … Continue reading →

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Canada’s Proposed New Consumer Privacy Protection Act: The Good, the Bad, the Missed Opportunities

Posted on November 30, 2020 by Emily Laidlaw

By: Emily Laidlaw PDF Version: Canada’s Proposed New Consumer Privacy Protection Act: The Good, the Bad, the Missed Opportunities Bill Commented On: Bill C-11, Digital Charter Implementation Act, 2020, 2nd Sess, 43rd Parl, 2020 (first reading 17 November 2020) On November … Continue reading →

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A Right to be Forgotten Online: A Response to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner Draft Position

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Emily Laidlaw

By: Emily Laidlaw PDF Version: A Right to be Forgotten Online: A Response to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner Draft Position Document Commented On: Draft OPC Position on Online Reputation The Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) published its draft … Continue reading →

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Douez v Facebook, Inc.: Public Policy and Broad Strokes

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Jassmine Girgis

By: Jassmine Girgis PDF Version: Douez v Facebook, Inc.: Public Policy and Broad Strokes Case Commented On: Douez v Facebook, Inc., 2017 SCC 33 (CanLII) On its face, Douez v Facebook, Inc. decides the enforceability of a forum selection clause. But … Continue reading →

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