Canada Tech Policy News Today
Canada's government is shaping how technology is built and used in the country. This section follows Canadian tech policy news, from AI and privacy rules to measures affecting online platforms and startups.
Typical stories include federal AI legislation, the Online News Act and platform responses, digital services taxes, privacy law reform, funding programs for innovation, and trade disputes involving technology.
Canadian policy affects companies operating in the country and often reflects wider international debates. Founders, policy professionals, and investors follow this coverage to anticipate changes.
2026-04-30
Rivian drivers can stop vehicle data collection by disabling cellular connectivity, but doing so will also disable essential features like navigation and over-the-air updates. While Canadian owners can toggle this off in their settings menu, non-Canadian drivers must schedule a service appointment to have the eSIM disabled. Users should also note that turning off connectivity does not automatically cancel paid Rivian subscriptions.
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Three men in Toronto are facing charges for using a Stingray-like cell tower simulator to send spam and phishing text messages. Although authorities claim the criminal device is unprecedented in Canada, critics point out that law enforcement regularly uses similar surveillance technology. The suspects reportedly allowed emergency calls to bypass their fake network to avoid immediate detection by government scanners.
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