IN THE NEWS

October 31st, 2024

Senator Deacon’s speech on why Canada holds the potential to become home to the most effective and cost-efficient carbon dioxide removal technologies in the world was reposted by The Hub publication. Click here to read more.

October 29th, 2024

Senator Deacon is interviewed by La Facture, a weekly Radio-Canada consumer investigative program, on the issue of bank fraud in Canada. Senator Deacon advocates for a ‘reverse-onus’ policy approach that shifts the responsibility of bank fraud prevention from consumers to the banks. Click here to see the entire episode (In French only).

September 20th, 2024

In this article, Senator Deacon comments on the PBO’s recent report on improving timely financial reporting for the Public Accounts of Canada. Click here to read more.

July 23rd, 2024

This piece in the Globe & Mail talks about the benefits of implementing right to repair in Canada, which include the benefits to consumers and the environment. Senator Deacon is the Senate sponsor of Bill C-244, An Act to amend the Copyright Act (Diagnosis, Maintenance and Repair), which would enable consumers to bypass digital locks in order to repair their devices. Read the article here.

February 15th, 2024

In this article, Senator Deacon discusses the risks of AI technologies on democratic institutions, and offers solutions in this regard. Click here to read more.

January 28th, 2024

Obtaining a banking license in Canada can be daunting and onerous for newer, smaller players. As KOHO clears another hurdle in this process, Senator Deacon comments on the important role that disruptive players like them play in the financial system. Click here to read more.