Canada’s Internet Crackdown Explained by Michael Geist

Michael Geist joins to explain Canada’s internet laws, Bill C-34, Bill C-22, age verification, encryption, VPNs, privacy, online safety, censorship concerns, and whether new regulations meant to protect children could reshape speech and surveillance in Canada with host Aaron Pete. PODCAST INFO: Website: https://aaronpete.com/ Spotify: https://bit.ly/3PvYJ3V Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3KFAoXo CHAPTERS: 00:00 Opening 01:34 Michael Geist Returns 03:20 Bill C-11 Warning 07:52 Intent or Incompetence 10:37 New Legal Powers 12:24 Social Media Ban 15:03 Who Wants This 18:39 Parents vs Government 22:30 ID Checks 25:47 Digital Safety Commission 27:57 Extreme Cases 31:02 Lawful Speech 37:05 Bill C-22 39:01 Metadata Retention 41:34 Encryption Fight 43:59 Democratic Mandate 45:25 Marc Miller 47:08 Media Coverage 48:38 Media Subsidies 51:43 Closing Thoughts #News #Politics #Canada