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New Guidance On Employee Training Requirements Under The Digital Technologies Accessibility Regulations
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.
Canada Employment
BC
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
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How Sniff Is Rethinking Local Social Networking
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.
Canada Media & IT
GL
Goodmans LLP
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Xanadu Quantum: the Frontier of Practical Quantum Computing
Xanadu Quantum represents a significant advancement in the field of quantum computing, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in practical quantum applications. This exploration examines how this technology is bridging the gap between theoretical quantum mechanics and real-world computational solutions. The frontier of quantum computing is being redefined through innovative approaches that promise to transform industries and scientific research.
Canada Media & IT
GL
Goodmans LLP
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Bill C-34: What’s Changing And How Digital Service Operators Can Prepare (Client Alert)
Canada's proposed Bill C-34 introduces a comprehensive federal digital safety framework targeting social media platforms, AI chatbots, and certain online services. The legislation establishes strict obligations for operators to protect children, moderate harmful content, and implement age-verification measures, backed by penalties reaching up to $20 million or 5% of global revenues.
Canada Media & IT
MT
McCarthy Tétrault LLP
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Protéger ses droits d’auteur en ligne sans perdre le contrôle du récit
Le Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) américain offre un mécanisme de retrait rapide de contenus en ligne, mais son utilisation peut avoir des conséquences qui dépassent la simple protection du droit d'auteur. L'affaire Stephen Colbert illustre comment une demande de retrait juridiquement défendable peut devenir un outil de gestion de contenu tout en créant des risques réputationnels importants lorsqu'elle est perçue comme une tentative de contrôle narratif.
Canada IP
BB
BCF Business Law
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