Canada: Media, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment

As artificial intelligence infrastructure rapidly expands across North America, a powerful wave of local opposition has emerged, with over $162 billion in AI data centre projects delayed or blocked since 2023. This analysis examines how grassroots activism is reshaping the development landscape, from Virginia's Loudoun County to Canada's emerging battleground in Hamilton, and explores the underlying concerns—from water consumption to existential fears about AI—that are driving this bipartisan re

As artificial intelligence reshapes the global economy and data centres account for over 25% of worldwide greenfield investment, Canada faces a critical infrastructure challenge: how to site, build, and power these facilities at scale. With electricity generation managed by provincial authorities, each jurisdiction has developed distinct regulatory approaches to balance grid capacity constraints with the economic opportunities presented by this rapidly growing sector.

Google is venturing into new territory with the development of the Fitbit Air, marking a significant evolution in wearable health technology. This advancement represents Google's continued commitment to integrating sophisticated health monitoring capabilities into consumer devices. What innovations will this next-generation wearable bring to the competitive health tech market?

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.

Le 10 juin 2026, le gouvernement du Canada a présenté le projet de loi C-34, la Loi sur les médias sociaux sécuritaires, qui propose un nouveau cadre réglementaire fédéral concernant les préjudices en ligne. Ce projet de loi édicterait deux nouvelles lois, soit la Loi sur la sécurité numérique et la Loi sur la Commission canadienne de la sécurité numérique, et apporterait des modifications corrélatives à d’autres lois.

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.

Canadian taxpayers, including content creators, influencers, and digital entrepreneurs, who earn income from digital marketing activities—including online advertising through platforms such as Google AdSense, promotional services linked to NFT projects, and sponsorship arrangements with offshore entities—often assume that this income is not subject to GST/HST or is automatically zero-rated because it involves non-Canadian counterparties.

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...