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Telecom, Broadcasting and Media Trends 2023

Technology, Media and Telecommunications Group Event
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Where Fasken Toronto or Ottawa offices
Webinar OR Toronto - 333 Bay St., Suite 2400 OR Ottawa - 55 Metcalfe St., Suite 1300, ON
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Overview

In an era when the digital world is the heartbeat of our society, the future of telecommunications and broadcasting holds immense significance.

Join us for a series of engaging sessions on the evolving landscape of telecommunications, broadcasting and digital communications regulation in Canada. Our team of experienced professionals will discuss current legal forces impacting connectivity and innovation including the following topics:

  • Bill C-18: Canada's Online News Act Explained
  • Bill C-11: A New Era of Broadcasting Regulation
  • Role of Indigenous Reconciliation in Communications Policy and Regulation
  • AI Solution Technology Risks
  • Bill C-27: Update on Data Protection and Privacy Rules
  • Hollywood North: A Primer on Film and Television Tax Credits in Canada
  • Right to Be Forgotten
  • Cybersecurity and other current Issues in Spectrum and Telecommunications Regulation

Agenda 

  • 8:30 am ET  Breakfast and Networking - Toronto and Ottawa offices
  • 8:50 am ET Webinar lobby opens
  • 9:00 am ET / 6:00 am PT Presentations and Q&A
  • 10:00 am - 10:15 am ET / 7:00 am - 7:15 am PT Break
  • 10:15 am ET / 7:15 am PT Presentations and Q&A resume
  • 11:00 am - 11:30 am ET Networking - Toronto and Ottawa offices 

Cost

This event is complimentary

Type

This is a hybrid event. You may attend by webinar or in-person in Fasken's Toronto or Ottawa office 

1.75Hours
This program is eligible for up to 1 hour and 45 minutes of Substantive content with the Law Society of Ontario.

This program contains 1 hour and 45 minutes of accredited content for the purposes of the Law Society of British Columbia’s annual Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements. The session has been loaded with the LSBC and is titled “Telecom, Broadcasting and Media Trends 2023 - October 2023”. It is available for claiming through your LSBC Member Portal.

A confirmation of participation will be sent to you for your continuing education hours with the Barreau du Québec.

For CPD/CLE in other jurisdictions, please contact your local Law Society.

Event contact

Andrea Tulloch Marketing Events Manager +1 416 868 3329

Speakers

  • Leslie Milton, Partner | Co-leader, Technology, Media and Telecommunications, Ottawa, ON, +1 613 696 6914, lmilton@fasken.com
  • Scott M. Prescott, Partner | Co-Managing Partner, Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, +1 613 696 6883, sprescott@fasken.com
  • Christopher Ferguson, Partner, Toronto, ON, +1 416 865 4425, cferguson@fasken.com
  • Julia Kennedy, Partner, Ottawa, ON, +1 613 696 6882, jkennedy@fasken.com
  • Gerald (Jay) Kerr-Wilson, Partner | Trademark Agent, Ottawa, ON, +1 613 696 6884, jkerrwilson@fasken.com
  • Christian Leblanc, Partner, Montréal, QC, +1 514 397 7545, cleblanc@fasken.com
  • Barbara Miller, Partner, Toronto, ON, +1 416 865 4410, bmiller@fasken.com
  • Paul Burbank, Associate, Toronto, ON | Ottawa, ON, +1 416 865 4427, pburbank@fasken.com

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