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Pulse on Policy – Updates on C-27, Digital Service Tax and Illegal Operators in Ontario Online Gambling

IAB Canada continues to remain at the forefront of policy developments, and we continue to engage government and advocate for our members and industry. Our current priorities include Bill C-27, The Digital Service Tax (DST), age assurance, and illegal operators in the Ontario online gambling ecosystem. Following are some updates on our actions on those files.

Your Insights Matter – The Future of Sustainable Advertising 

As digital advertising continues to innovate at a fast pace, staying ahead means not only adopting the latest technologies but also ensuring that our actions align with sustainability goals.

Data Night Toronto Insights – The Industry Continues to Adapt and Innovate towards Cookie Independence 

In a recent IAB Canada Data Night panel discussion moderated by Kelly Ruston, Director, Legal Counsel for Index Exchange, industry leaders shared insights on how the advertising landscape is evolving towards cookie independence.

Data Night Toronto Insights – What’s Next for Google & the Cookie Phase-Out?

In a lively fireside chat during IAB Canada’s Data Night Toronto: New Frontiers of Addressability, Sonia Carreno, President of IAB Canada and Trevor Cresswell Strategic Partner Manager, Industry Relations at Google, dug into one of the most talked about topics in digital advertising: the future of addressability in a world of diminished but lingering third-party cookies.

Key Insights from Roku’s Video-on-Demand Evolution Report 2025

The Roku Video on Demand (VOD) Evolution Report 2025 reveals critical insight into the dramatic shifts in TV streaming as well as how marketers should tune in and take advantage of these developments.

Tracking Trends from DMEXCO 2024 

This week almost 30,000 digital advertising professionals made their way to DMEXCO, one of the world’s largest online advertising and marketing conferences in Cologne, Germany organized by BVDW (IAB affiliate in Germany) and several presenting partners including IAB Europe.

IAB Canada and RCC Join Forces to Drive Retail Media Forward in Canada

IAB Canada and Retail Council of Canada (RCC), have announced a strategic collaboration aimed at advancing the digital retail advertising landscape in Canada.

IAB Tech Lab Announces Significant Milestone to the Privacy Taxonomy 

Today, the digital advertising industry is taking a big step towards better, standardized data privacy practices through substantial developments with the IAB Tech Lab’s Privacy Taxonomy.

Things we Need to Know – An Update on IAB Canada Research

IAB Canada has focused on key priority areas to help deliver relevant reporting to the Canadian market. 

Engaging Addressable Audiences – Snap Spotlights Innovations

With significant investments in machine learning models, improved signals, and optimized ad formats, IAB Canada member and Elite Corporate Sponsor, Snap has shared with us, recent product enhancements that demonstrate their dedication to delivering performance across the whole marketing funnel. 

Corus (NextScreen) | Shark Ninja

Corus delivered a first-to-market shoppable innovation in Canada that extends brand storytelling through a custom second-screen experience - NextScreen. Built to support Linear, Connected TV, and Web, the format enables audiences to shop, engage, or learn more directly from video creative, reducing friction and helping drive conversion at the moment of inspiration. By combining upper-funnel impact with direct response capability, NextScreen allows brands to connect attribution to specific creative executions, supported by enhanced analytics and creative-level reporting through its custom portal.

Captivate | Dell Product Launch

Dell’s programmatic campaign delivered measurable gains in ad recall (68%), consideration (53%), and customers action (2 in 5). Captivate’s programmatic guarantee capabilities highlights DOOH’s ability to deliver predictable and reportable results. Watch the video here.

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