Canada: Media, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment

Employment and Social Development Canada has released guidance on new employee training requirements for digital accessibility under the Accessible Canada Act. Organizations must identify employees involved in developing, maintaining, or purchasing digital technologies and ensure they receive training on accessibility fundamentals by December 2027.

Waymo, the self-driving car service, is setting its sights on Toronto as a potential expansion market. The autonomous vehicle company's interest in Canada's largest city raises questions about regulatory frameworks, technological readiness, and the future of urban transportation in the region.

Sniff is pioneering a fresh approach to local social networking by reimagining how communities connect and interact in their neighborhoods. This innovative platform challenges traditional social media models by focusing on hyperlocal engagement and authentic community building. Discover how this emerging technology is transforming the way people discover and share information within their immediate geographic areas.

Honor Device Co., a Chinese smartphone manufacturer, faces scrutiny as it seeks to enter the Canadian market. The company's ties to Huawei and potential national security concerns raise questions about whether Canadian regulators will approve its market entry amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

On June 12, 2026, Bill 10, titled the “Act to protect consumers against abusive practices related to ticket resale and online subscription renewals” (“Bill 10”), received assent. Through this reform, the Québec legislature has tightened the framework applicable to certain commercial practices, particularly with respect to online subscriptions, termination of contracts involving sequential performance, and ticket resale. Bill 10 amends, among other things, the Consumer Protection Act (“CPA”) and the Regulation respecting the application of the Consumer Protection Act (the “Regulation”).

Communications Regulation and Trade is a three-part podcast series from Fasken’s Perspectives podcast, presented by Fasken’s Communications group, exploring how the upcoming CUSMA review may impact Canada’s copyright, broadcasting, and telecommunications sectors.

Canada's film, television, and interactive digital media production industry continues to thrive as a multibillion-dollar sector, supported by world-class facilities, skilled workforce, and competitive advantages including lower production costs and favorable exchange rates. Dentons' comprehensive guide examines the federal and provincial tax credits, funding programs, and incentives available to producers choosing Canada as their production destination. The guide details eligibility requirements and key fi

The FIFA World Cup 2026 has sparked a parallel unauthorized tournament in the digital realm, where live-streaming piracy has evolved into a multi-million-dollar illicit industry threatening official broadcasters. This analysis examines how pirated streaming networks in Southeast Asia are draining advertising revenue and subscriber bases from FIFA casters who invest heavily in exclusive media rights.

Initially expected at the end of 2025, Canada’s federal government presented its much-anticipated National Artificial Intelligence Strategy: AI for All (the “National AI Strategy”) on June 4, 2026.

Hosts Aarij Wasti, Marlon Hill, and Juan Carlos Partida examine the legal and commercial controversies emerging from FIFA World Cup 2026, including federation overreach, government involvement in football governance, and immigration challenges affecting tournament participants. The episode also highlights standout commercial activations and celebrates Cabo Verde's unexpected tournament success.

With the launch of Alberta’s private online gaming market today, Canada’s gaming advertising environment is entering a period of rapid change. Alberta is the second province to offer legal access to this market...

The Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (“CDIC”) has proposed amendments (the “Amendments”) to the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation Deposit Insurance Information By-law (the “By-law”) that would change...