Information Technology
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March 13, 2026
Feds reboot new police powers, obligations to give police & CSIS ‘lawful access’ to digital data
Following public outcry and stiff political opposition to its sweeping “strong borders” omnibus bill (Bill C-2), the minority Liberal government has migrated the expanded “lawful access” powers and new obligations for electronic service providers to assist police and CSIS investigators from C-2 into standalone legislation (Bill C-22).
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March 13, 2026
Privacy commissioner finds no privacy contravention in ArriveCan app investigation
The Privacy Commissioner of Canada tabled a special report on the investigation into the development of the ArriveCan app in Parliament on March 12, finding there was no contravention of the Privacy Act.
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March 10, 2026
Ottawa clears TikTok to continue operating in Canada subject to new data undertakings
The federal government has approved the continued operation of TikTok in Canada, subject to new legally binding undertakings requiring the company to strengthen protections for Canadians’ personal data and enhance safeguards for minors.
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March 10, 2026
Court grants Norwich order in movie copyright infringement case
The Federal Court has allowed a Norwich order compelling an internet service provider to disclose customer information in the case of alleged copyright infringement for distribution of a movie.
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March 09, 2026
Ontario appoints first military defence representative
The Ontario government has appointed its first military defence representative to promote the province’s defence industry in global markets and attract new defence investment while helping companies find opportunities to grow their export.
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March 06, 2026
Competition commissioner emphasizes importance of open banking, data portability for consumers
Acting Commissioner of Competition Jeanne Pratt made her first speech as acting commissioner at the Open Banking Expo Canada 2026, noting that Canada is close to bringing open banking and data portability for consumers, calling for a robust regulatory framework for the legislation.
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March 06, 2026
Canada, Japan announce new partnerships in trade, critical minerals, technology
Canada and Japan are introducing a new strategic partnership across the areas of critical minerals, defence, energy, trade and technology.
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March 05, 2026
Competition Tribunal rejects Google’s charter challenge over ‘hypothetical’ $91B penalty
The Competition Tribunal has dismissed Google’s bid to halt proceedings against it over its alleged anticompetitive conduct in the online advertising technology sector in Canada, rejecting arguments that potential multibillion-dollar penalties under the Competition Act amount to a true penal consequence and therefore trigger Charter protections.
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March 05, 2026
Canada’s defence industrial strategy: Building domestic capacity, unlocking business opportunities
A rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape marked by, as Mark Carney argues, the erosion of the international rules‑based order and intensifying technological competition has driven a fundamental reassessment of national security and defence policy in Canada. The federal government recently released Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS), a potentially transformative economic framework designed to strengthen national sovereignty and catalyze industrial growth.
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March 04, 2026
Manitoba launches consultations on AI regulation
Manitoba has launched a public consultation on the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI), with a focus on modernizing the province’s privacy laws and promoting responsible AI use, according to a March 4 release.