IAB Canada Policy Roundup – CRTC redefines Canadian Content and Europe proposes amendments to the GDPR
Regulatory momentum is accelerating at home and abroad, with the CRTC redefining Canadian content and the EU proposing major GDPR amendments, signaling a rapidly shifting compliance landscape for the digital advertising sector.
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.
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 […]
The 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.
Mark 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.
What 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.
Pulse 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.
Looking 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.
Pulse 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.
Exclusive 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.