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
66,385
Power
2,969$
Sentiment
6.50
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Canada 2 6.50 0.17% +0% 38,005,238 66,385 $1,700,000 2,969$
Totals 2 38,005,238 66,385 $1,700,000 2,969$
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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. 6

The Globe and Mail: The catch-22 of Canadian digital sovereignty

Canada Canada: Michael Geist holds the Canada Research Chair in internet and e-commerce law at the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Law. 7

The Globe and Mail: Freedom of expression must not become a right to harass or intimidate

Canada Canada: Michael Geist holds the Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce Law in the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Law. 8

The Globe and Mail: There is a growing list of unsafe places for the Jewish community in Canada

Canada Canada: Michael Geist outlined in a blog post that a privacy provision in the legislation was removed only two months after the bill became law. 7

The Globe and Mail: Privacy provision in online streaming law accidentally removed, federal government says

Canada Canada: Michael Geist holds the Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce Law at the University of Ottawa, Faculty of Law. 8

The Globe and Mail: Can Canadian telecom competition be saved with fewer competitors?

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