While much punditry has focused on Steven Guilbeault's departure, what has been less discussed is how Marc Miller's return to Cabinet establishes him as Canada's central tech regulator, unifying fragmented digital policy efforts to confront complex online challenges.
Key Points:
- A recent cabinet shuffle has positioned Marc Miller as Canada's new, singular tech regulator, granting him direct policy ownership over online harms legislation, platform initiatives, and AI regulation. This consolidates tech oversight into a unified portfolio.
- The move aims to centralize Canada's previously fragmented tech policy landscape, which saw multiple departments and ministers involved, to provide a clearer and more cohesive direction.
- Backed by significant political capital and communication skills, Miller is poised to tackle highly contentious issues, including online safety, cultural sovereignty in digital media, and complex international trade disputes. This signals a more forceful and unified approach to tech governance.
