IAB Canada Summer Policy Round-Up
As Summer approaches, IAB Canada is pleased to share a snapshot of our latest advocacy work across the digital advertising and media landscape.
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Canada to Rescind Digital Services Tax: A Positive Turn for Trade and Cooperation
In a significant reversal announced late Sunday, the Government of Canada has confirmed it will rescind the Digital Services Tax (DST) that was set to take effect Monday. This development follows sustained stakeholder engagement and reflects a broader desire to…
Read MoreThe Citizen-Consumer Mindset: Why Values, Trust, and Price All Matter Now
At a time when economic anxiety runs high and public trust runs low, consumer behaviour is evolving in ways that are deeply emotional, values-driven, and—increasingly—political.
Read MoreMark Carney Elected Canada’s 24th Prime Minister
IAB Canada congratulates Prime Minister Mark Carney on his election victory and welcomes the opportunity to work with his government on innovation, privacy, and responsible AI development.
Read MoreWhat is the Fate of the DST?
With the federal government prorogued until March 24th, many bills that hadn’t received Royal Assent were set to die on the order paper.
Read MorePulse on Policy – What Trump’s Tariffs Could Mean for Canada, A Refresher to Bill C-76
Policy Updates on: What Trump's Tariffs Could Mean for Canada; A Refresher to Bill C-76.
Read MoreLooking Ahead – What 2025 Brings
The digital advertising industry is on the brink of transformative change in 2025, fueled by advancements in artificial intelligence, automation, and a heightened focus on privacy compliance.
Read MorePulse on Policy
Updated August 1, 2024. While the House takes a rest, IAB Canada is continuing to track files that are impacting the industry both near and far. Following are two files that have seen some recent activity.
Read MoreExclusive Insights from State of the Nation 2024 Toronto – Is this even legal?
As the Canadian advertising industry undergoes significant shifts, privacy regulations become increasingly complex. A recent panel discussion at IAB Canada's State of the Nation event in Toronto, the discussion centred around the current legislative landscape in Canada (and beyond), the looming issues and concerns for the industry, and how to ensure advertising practices are compliant and ethical.
Read MorePulse on Policy – The Privacy Edition
The fate of C-27 has seen some productive progress within the INDU Committee who are knee deep into the clause-by-clause examination of the Bill. Meanwhile south of the border the US the privacy patchwork continues to grow with 16 enacted state laws and upwards of ten more states working to pass their own legislation.
Read MorePulse on Policy – From Across the Pond
This month’s policy round up is turning its focus on the EU and some noteworthy developments that we are keeping an eye on in case they venture across borders. Europe First to Pass AI Data Act Court Ruling in IAB…
Read MoreBill C-27 – IAB Canada Submits Formal Response to INDU as Bill Approaches Passing
This week IAB Canada submitted official feedback to the Standing Committee on Industry and Technology (INDU) who are currently reviewing the proposed Bill C-27 – an Act to govern both privacy and artificial intelligence. Working with our Privacy and AI…
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