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Coalition in the news
November 3, 2023

CTV News: Privacy bill fails to address dangers of facial recognition technology: coalition

Coalition in the news
July 17, 2023

Hill Times: Canada’s AI bill needs to catch up to get ahead of the curve

With Bill C-27 going to the INDU Committee in the fall, MPs & committee members have the summer to think about how they can better modernize our approach to governing…
Coalition in the news
June 23, 2023

LEAF: #Right2YourFace coalition urges federal government to address privacy and equity concerns with Facial Recognition Technology

Joint letter of concerning regarding the government's response to the ETHI Report on Facial Recognition Technology and the Growing Power of Artificial Intelligence
Coalition in the news
June 22, 2023

1310News (CIWW): Interview with CCLA on R2YF Coalition’s Open Letter

Coalition in the news
June 21, 2023

The Logic: Human rights groups, think tanks call for federal pause on facial-recognition technology

Ottawa should enact a moratorium on police forces and industry using FRT “until adequate regulations are in place to protect against discrimination and prescribe appropriate standards,” the Right 2 Your…
Coalition in the news
June 21, 2023

Digital Watch: Human rights experts request Canadian government to address AI and facial recognition technology risks

A coalition of experts urges Canada’s government to address the challenges posed by AI and facial recognition technology, stating that the proposed legislative changes fall short of addressing key recommendations…
Coalition in the news
June 21, 2023

National Post: Regulate use of facial recognition, civil liberties group urges government

“Despite the high-risks associated with these technologies, absent clear legislative standards, they are increasingly being used in ways that are invasive, arbitrary, and irresponsible by law enforcement, private entities, and…
Coalition in the news
June 21, 2023

CCLA: Coalition demands action on facial recognition technology and the growing power of artificial intelligence

Today, a joint letter of concern was sent to the government and calls for immediate action to address the severity of the challenges caused by facial recognition technology (FRT) and artificial intelligence…