I am a law professor at the University of Ottawa where I hold the Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce Law. I publish a wide range of articles, newsletters, and reports and I am involved in a several interesting Internet policy projects. My weekly column on law and technology appears in several media outlets including the Toronto Star, Ottawa Citizen, and Canada.com . This site features materials and links to the courses I teach, to my projects, publications, media appearances and other activities. .
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Episode 278: Ben Waldman on Gander Social and the Challenges of Building a Sovereign Social Network
byMichael Geist

August 10, 2026
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Recent Posts
Named to Canadian Lawyer’s Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers
Be Careful What You Wish For: Why Asking Google Maps to Defy the U.S. on Lake Ontario Would Undermine Canadian Digital Sovereignty
Big Money, Bigger Design Changes: What the Meta Settlement Means for Canada, Bill C-34, and the Age Verification and Privacy Risks That Remain
Unleashing the Trolls: Ontario Court Opens the Door to Liability for Influencers Who Weaponize Their Audiences
Why Ottawa Will Likely Join the U.S. in Opposing the Quebec Online Streaming Law at the Centre of the Trade Battle
