Media Interviews
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Heritage Minister proposes almost doubling public CBC funding, ending advertising and subscriptions
Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge is proposing that the CBC’s public funding almost double, in a bid to bolster the public broadcaster and end its reliance on advertising.

Après le déni, le « retardisme » climatique
La plupart des Canadiens ayant répondu à un sondage en janvier 2024 croyaient aux changements climatiques.

Have you heard of climate delayism?
We often talk about climate change - but have you heard of climate delayism? An expert will be here to explain what it is and what her latest study found. Sonja Solomun is an Assistant Professor of Research at the Max Bell School of Public Policy and Deputy Director at the Centre for Media, Technology and Democracy at McGill University.

CTV National News: Concern with political disinformation
Deciphering the truth on social media is getting more difficult. Judy Trinh on the concerns being raised.

Is Big Tech politicizing social media?
Meta is ending its third-party fact-checking program in the U.S. and allowing “more speech” on Facebook and Instagram. It says it will move towards a community notes model similar to “X,” as Mark Zuckerberg becomes more aligned with the Trump administration. The Agenda invites a panel of experts to break down what this means for us and the future of social media.

Does Canada really need a new government agency to guard against foreign interference?
When Justice Marie-Josée Hogue issued her final report on foreign interference in Canadian affairs, one of her gravest conclusions was this: false information greatly imperils Canada’s democracy, and it won’t be easy to curb the onslaught.

CBC's new CEO says cutting government funding would 'cripple' English and French services
Marie-Philippe Bouchard says it's too early to say whether she would receive an executive bonus

Liberal plan to shore up CBC on ice with halt of Parliament, as Tories renew threat to defund it
Jessica Johnson, senior fellow at McGill University’s Centre for Media, Technology and Democracy, told The Globe and Mail that research she had conducted last year found that most Canadians support the CBC, including a majority of Conservative voters.

Her 13-year-old daughter was kidnapped by an online predator. Why she and others say Canada isn’t doing enough to protect children using social media
As the Online Harms Act languishes in Parliament, advocates say Canada must follow other countries that have passed laws to better protect kids.

Taylor Owen: Artificial Intelligence is a Disruptive Power
Duncan Sinclair is joined by Taylor Owen, Professor at McGill University and founding director of the University Center for Media, Technology and Democracy. With over two decades of experience at the intersection of digital technology, media, and international affairs, Taylor discusses his book Disruptive Power and how we must navigate the risks and rewards of the digital age, from privacy concerns to the rise of generative AI (Artificial Intelligence). We get an Expert Perspective from Claudette McGowan, CEO of Protexxa who talks about implications of AI in cybersecurity data usage and algorithmic bias , challenges faced by developing countries and AI as a means to empower businesses and stakeholders.Courage Inc. is a podcast series hosted by Duncan Sinclair, Chair of Deloitte Canada and Chile, Board of Directors, and produced by The Walrus Lab. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Interview With a Young Lefty
Join Noor Azrieh and Sam Konnert for a discussion to bid farewell to key legislation that is likely to be lost due to Parliament's prorogation. From the Online Harms Act, to clean drinking water for First Nation communities, there’s a lot to mourn.


With Conservatives promising to 'defund,' could the next election kill the CBC?
In late 2023, Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge said it was time for the federal government to redefine what the CBC does and how it does it.

'It's just going to be a nightmare': Experts react to Meta's decision to end fact-checking
Meta’s plans to ditch fact-checking on Instagram and Facebook is stirring up quite the debate.

Burying the corpse: Who needs the CBC any more?
As CBC/Radio-Canada prepares to welcome a new president in January, the fate of the embattled public broadcaster has never been more in doubt.

Des mégaentreprises qui perturbent le pouvoir des États
Dans cet article : la fragilisation de la légitimité des États et du débat démocratique par la montée en puissance des GAFAM, qui s’approchent comme jamais des sphères du pouvoir.

Is Canada Ready for Life Without the CBC? Pierre Poilievre Thinks So
Saving one of Canada’s most controversial institutions won’t be easy.


BBC World Business Report : How will Australia’s new plans to introduce a social media company levy encourage tech companies to pay news outlets and publishers for content?
How will Australia’s new plans to introduce a social media company levy encourage tech companies to pay news outlets and publishers for content?

On the Coming Merger of Tech and State Power
I spent the past week in the UK and Europe talking to people in the tech and democracy community about the implications of the 2024 US election. It’s safe to say that there is deep concern about what's coming – not just the usual hand-wringing about tech's impact on democracy – but something more fundamental. What many see on the horizon is an unprecedented fusion of Silicon Valley's power with state authority that could reshape how we govern technology globally.