'The moment is here' to modernize Canada's privacy laws: AI minister

AI News June 16, 2026 06:32 AM

Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon says the Protecting Privacy and Consumer Data Act will help keep Canadians safe in the digital age. 'I think it's a common-sense approach to what Canadians and what average folks want from their digital media,' Solomon said on Monday about the new bill. 'They want some control over their personal information.'

'The moment is here' to modernize Canada's privacy laws: AI minister

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