by Nadine Wellwood
«Should the CRTC be abolished? In this episode, Nadine Wellwood speaks with John Carpay of the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms (JCCF) about the growing threat of internet censorship, privacy loss, and the surveillance state in Canada. We break down the CRTC’s expanding powers, how Bill C-11 extended its reach from radio and television to the internet, and why Canadians should be deeply concerned about government control over discoverability, algorithms, speech, and content creation.
John explains why the CRTC is no longer just a regulator of traditional broadcasting, but part of a broader state project to shape what Canadians can see, hear, create, and say online. We also discuss Bill C-22, the building blocks of the surveillance state, the danger of mandatory registration, the Online Harms agenda, selective law enforcement, privacy rights, and why independent media is now more important than ever.
This conversation covers:
• Why John Carpay says it may be time to abolish the CRTC
• How Bill C-11 / the Online Streaming Act changed internet regulation in Canada
• Government control of algorithms, discoverability, and Canadian content
• Why “protecting children” is often used as a pretext for more state power
• Bill C-22, telecom data retention, and the erosion of privacy rights
• Why Canadians must resist the growth of the surveillance state
• The double standard in law enforcement and the danger of selective enforcement
• Why independent media and citizen engagement matter more than ever
If you care about free speech, privacy, constitutional freedoms, digital rights, independent media, and resisting censorship in Canada, this is a must-watch.»