Law Bytes
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Episodes: 233
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 4.8/5.0
Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000
Listener location: Canada
Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data
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mgeist@pobox.com
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Host
Michael Geist - Law professor at the University of Ottawa, Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce Law, and member of the Centre for Law, Technology and Society.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Ben Waldman - Building A Sovereign Social Network, Canadian Data Control, Digital Sovereignty, And Identity Systems.
Kate Robertson - The Risks Of The UN Cybercrime Convention, International Policing Frameworks, And Canadian Cybercrime Policy.
Caroline Maynard - Canada’s Access To Information System, Government Transparency, Reform Proposals, And Enforcement Powers.
David Loukidelis - Privacy Enforcement, Canadian Privacy Reform, Regulatory Responsibility, And Bill C-36.
Mark Musselman - Canadian Streaming Regulation, The Online Streaming Act, Stakeholder Reactions, And Cultural Policy.
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Episodes
Episode 280: A Fall Update on Where Things Stand on Canadian Digital Policy Reforms
October 26, 2026
Parliament is back in full swing and with it debate on a wide range of digital bills, including lawful access, social media rules, AI regulation, and privacy reform. This week’s Law Bytes podcast provides an update on recent developments and highlights what to watch for in the weeks ahead as both the Senate and House launch hearings on high-profile digital legislation.
Episode 279: My Keynote on Digital Sovereignty: Control, Choice, and Connection
October 19, 2026
The Lawbytes podcast returns after a brief hiatus in late summer and early fall by turning to the debate on data and digital sovereignty. Last week, I was pleased to deliver the dinner keynote speech at the NREN Assembly, an annual gathering hosted by CANARIE that brings together staff and leadership from CANARIE and all thirteen provincial and territorial partners of Canada’s National Research and Education Network. With their kind permission, this week’s episode features the keynote in full...
Episode 278: Ben Waldman on Gander Social and the Challenges of Building a Sovereign Social Network
August 10, 2026
Sovereignty, whether digital sovereignty, data sovereignty, or AI sovereignty, has been the hot-button issue in Canada for months. Governments have shifted policies in hopes of addressing the issue, the public has expressed interest in Canadian alternatives, and the business community has rushed to meet that interest. But what does it actually take to create a true, sovereign alternative? We now have a live experiment with Gander, a new social network that looks a bit like X or BlueSky, but w...
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Who is an ideal guest for Law Bytes?
Law Bytes typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior government or regulatory officials, former commissioners, established legal and policy experts, senior researchers at recognized institutions, and technology or industry leaders with direct experience in digital policy issues. Common among recent guests: Leadership of regulatory or government institutions; Senior research roles at recognized policy or academic organizations; Founding or leading companies affected by digital regulation. Recent guests include Ben Waldman, Kate Robertson, and Caroline Maynard.
How hard is it to get booked on Law Bytes?
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Recent episodes cover Technology, Digital Policy, Internet Law, Privacy, and Cybersecurity. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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