In this urgent and revealing episode, we unpack two of the most consequential pieces of legislation affecting Canadian digital rights: Bills C-11 and C-18. While government officials frame these laws as consumer protection measures, the reality is far more complex—and concerning.

Digital rights advocate Miriam Rachel Burr joins us to explain exactly what these bills do, why major tech companies like Meta have abandoned the Canadian market, and how these laws are already affecting everyday Canadians. She shares concrete examples: Amber Alerts that didn't reach people because Meta blocked news sharing, wildfires where critical evacuation information spread only through word-of-mouth, and the chilling effect on entrepreneurs and creators who now face impossible compliance burdens.

But this isn't just a story about government overreach. It's about the future of innovation, competition, and free expression in Canada. The government now has the power to decide which content is "discoverable" online—a level of control that fundamentally changes how digital markets operate. For entrepreneurs, creators, and business leaders, this has direct implications for how you reach customers and operate your business.

Miriam has launched an official House of Commons petition (E6994 ) to repeal these bills. With just 500 signatures, this petition can trigger a parliamentary review and force a conversation at the highest levels of government about whether these laws serve Canadian interests or stifle innovation and freedom.

This episode is essential listening for anyone who cares about the future of digital freedom in Canada, the health of our digital economy, and the principle that government should not control what information citizens can access online.

Watch the Full Video Interview: https://youtu.be/J8pvpVxGziU

Sign Petition E6994: https://www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-6994

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Key Topics Covered:

•What Bill C-11 and C-18 actually do (explained in plain language )

•Real-world impacts: Amber Alerts, news blackouts, and missed emergency information

•Why Meta walked away from Canada

•The compliance burden on small businesses and creators

•Government control over content discoverability

•How petition E6994 can trigger a parliamentary review

•Why this matters for entrepreneurs, business leaders, and everyday Canadians

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