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
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August 10, 2026
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