Concerns over possible Canada-US trade surrounding digital policy
Summary
Rob Fay interviews Andrew Clement about how US-Canada trade negotiations threaten Canada’s digital sovereignty. They discuss how “digital trade alignment” could force Canada to weaken regulations on privacy, AI, and online harms to accommodate US tech giants. The conversation highlights risks to Canadian content policies and the difficulty of enforcing protections for children against algorithmic amplification.
Topics discussed
Intro: Trade talks and digital sovereignty concerns
Defining 'digital trade alignment' and U.S. tech dominance
Specific Canadian policies at risk: privacy, news, and tax
Impact on AI regulations and child safety protections
What to watch for: AI concessions and Canadian content rules
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