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 276: Information Commissioner Caroline Maynard on Canada’s Access to Information Failures and Why Access Delayed is Access Denied
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June 22, 2026
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Recent Posts
A Surveillance Treaty in Disguise: The Trouble With Canada’s Quiet Decision to Sign the UN Cybercrime Convention
Rushing Lawful Access Backfires: Wyden Letter on Bill C-22 Highlights Political, Trade and Business Risks
The Law Bytes Podcast, Episode 276: Information Commissioner Caroline Maynard on Canada’s Access to Information Failures and Why Access Delayed is Access Denied
Why the Government’s Plan for a Social Media Ban in Bill C-34 Is Unconstitutional
Outdated Data and Dubious Comparisons: Digging into the Government’s AI Strategy Adoption Claims
