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The full text for HR 8250, the proposed Federal law which would require all Operating Systems to implement Age Verification, has just been made publicly available. It is short, poorly written, clearly not at all thought out, and almost entirely devoid of specifics. Some key points: - The bill does not specify how age verification would work at all. It states that the Federal Trade Commission would have 180 days to specify the exact mechanism and requirements for Age Verification within the Operating Systems. - The Federal Trade Commission would also specify data storage protection requirements as well as requirements for how the Operating System must provide access to collected user data. - This bill would apply to ALL Operating Systems. Everything from Windows to Linux to embedded systems. Yes, even to a smart refrigerator. The “Operating System” definition is incredibly broad. - The law will be considered in effect 1 year from the date it is enacted. - Violations of the law will be handled under the Federal Trade Commission Act. - It is given the “Short Title” of “Parents Decide Act”. congress.gov/bill/119th-con…
I JUST SUED THE TORONTO STAR FOR FAILING TO PUBLICLY REVEAL INFORMATION SHARED BY THE RCMP RE: JUSTIN TRUDEAU AND UNDERAGE PORN After much reflection, I finally decided to begin my litigation process related to events arising from the experiences I wrote about in 'In Trudeau's Kitchen'. I'm not even talking about the more specific details/consequences I shared in 'In Trudeau's Kitchen.' (i.e. how the Star may have been negligent with respect to not telling my story). Those will be explored soon. I'm talking about the bigger picture consequences of media not sharing important details about political leadership with the citizenry. Oh, how we suffer in their absence. In this case, I begin with something shared with me (2021) by then Toronto Star Journalist Robert Cribb, to the effect that the RCMP had informed them that then Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was watching kiddie porn (underage porn) on his devices. It was their job to witness him, in order to ensure his devices weren't compromised by a foreign power. When asked (2022) if this story was going to go public, Cribb confirmed that the original source was credible, and affirmed that the story was coming ('where there's smoke, there's fire.'). It never came, and I believe it should have. I have struggled with this, and various other things shared with me by media, for a long time. At the link below is the filing itself, for anyone interested in following the story. It is for the court to decide, but it is my view that the Star, particularly in a situation where they are receiving funds from the government, had a fiduciary duty to bring this information to the Canadian public. It is surely in the public interest, and sharing it may well have made a huge difference with respect to cultivating the best outcome for Canadians. I explain more of my view in the documents. @dkennedyglans @MelanieBennet_ @TheMenzoid @ezralevant @scoopercooper @CandiceMalcolm @DavidKrayden @RealAndyLeeShow @LichTamara @JaneBrownNews @AlexpiersonAMP @cbcwatcher dropbox.com/scl/fi/2bywhzf…
Some personal news to share. My regular column with La Presse has been suspended indefinitely this week, after 25 years and more than 1,000 columns. This was not my decision. The decision is linked to recent public comments I made on social media regarding the evolving media landscape in Canada, including reflections on government support for media and its potential implications. I understand that these are sensitive and complex issues, and my remarks may not have aligned with the publication’s perspective. While I am disappointed, I fully respect their decision and remain grateful for the opportunity I’ve had to contribute over the years. I would also like to note that my contributions were always made on a voluntary basis. I was never compensated for my columns, and have personally supported La Presse through a paid subscription throughout that time. It has truly been a privilege to write for such an important institution. I continue to believe that open, thoughtful discussions about the future of media in Canada are both necessary and healthy.
