Michael Geist

Michael Geist

academic Canada

Michael Geist is a prominent Canadian legal scholar and professor at the University of Ottawa, where he holds the Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce Law. He is widely recognized for his expertise in the fields of intellectual property, digital rights, and technology law, and has been a key commentator on issues related to Canada's digital economy and its regulatory frameworks. Recently, he has been in the news for his insights on the potential impacts of U.S. President Donald Trump's protectionist policies on Canada's cultural and digital sectors.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
23,694
Power
1,060$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Canada 1 7.00 0.06% +0% 38,005,238 23,694 $1,700,000 1,060$
Totals 1 38,005,238 23,694 $1,700,000 1,060$
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Recent Mentions

Canada Canada: Michael Geist holds the Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce Law at the University of Ottawa, Faculty of Law. 7

The Globe and Mail: Ottawa’s approach to TikTok is an incoherent failure

Canada Canada: Michael Geist holds the Canada Research Chair in internet and e-commerce law at the University of Ottawa’s faculty of law. 5

The Globe and Mail: How much longer will Ottawa keep blundering on tech policy?

Canada Canada: Michael Geist is a Canada research chair in internet and e-commerce law who commented on the conflict over the digital services tax. 5

The Globe and Mail: Canada cancelled its digital services tax. What was it and why did the U.S. hate it?

Canada Canada: Michael Geist is the University of Ottawa’s Canada Research Chair in Internet Law who expressed concerns about the privacy rights implications of the bill. 7

The Globe and Mail: Strong Borders Act could clash with Charter rights, Justice Department says

Canada Canada: Michael Geist is one of Canada’s leading experts on technology and privacy law. 7

The Globe and Mail: Another sneak attack on your privacy rights

Canada Canada: Michael Geist, the University of Ottawa’s Canada Research Chair in Internet Law, said it was extraordinary to bury these new rules in an affordability measures bill. 4

The Globe and Mail: Advocates question tax-cut bill’s plan to shield federal parties from provincial privacy laws

Canada Canada: Michael Geist, the University of Ottawa’s Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce Law, said measures to compel electronic service providers such as Rogers or Bell to provide information to the police and CSIS raise serious privacy concerns. 5

The Globe and Mail: From increased police power to stricter immigration, here’s what’s in the new border bill

Canada Canada: Michael Geist holds the Canada Research Chair in internet and e-commerce law at the University of Ottawa. 5

The Globe and Mail: For the new Minister of AI, it’s easier to fail than to succeed