🧑‍💻 Canadian Digital Regulators Forum Established to Better Serve Canadians in the Digital Era

Thursday, 15 June 2023 12:00.PM

The Competition Bureau (Bureau), the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), and the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) are joining forces to strengthen information sharing and collaboration on matters that relate to digital markets and platforms.

Through the creation of the Canadian Digital Regulators Forum, the three agencies will exchange best practices, conduct research, and collaborate on matters of common interest, such as artificial intelligence and data portability.

This partnership will strengthen the work of all three agencies as they keep pace with rapid changes in the digital economy.

"This partnership represents a fantastic opportunity for the Bureau to strengthen its relationships with the OPC and CRTC and develop a holistic understanding of emerging digital issues. I am excited to see what comes of this Forum."
- Matthew Boswell, Commissioner of Competition, Competition Bureau

Quick Facts

• The Forum is headed by the Commissioner of Competition, the CRTC Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer, and the Privacy Commissioner.
• The Bureau, the CRTC, and the OPC share the responsibility for enforcing Canada's Anti-spam Legislation (CASL).

SOURCE: Competition Bureau

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