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C-277 — CA
C-277 is an AI governance legislation from CA, currently introduced. Canadian Parliament has introduced Bill C-277 to regulate online deepfake use and mandate transparency [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill, sourced directly from the issuing authority.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- introduced
- Bill status
- introduced
- Authority / governing body
- Parliament of Canada
- Chamber
- house
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — currently in the legislative process.
Intelligence briefs (1)
legislation introduced
Canada Introduces Bill C-277 on Online Deepfake Regulation and Transparency
Canadian Parliament has introduced Bill C-277 to regulate online deepfake use and mandate transparency [1].
This signals an emerging legislative focus on synthetic media governance, particularly concerning transparency and content moderation obligations.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — currently in the legislative process.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is C-277?
- Canada's Parliament has introduced Bill C-277, titled 'Regulating the Online Use of Deepfakes Act,' which aims to establish regulations for the online use of deepfakes and implement related transparency measures [1]. This legislative proposal has successfully completed its first reading stage, signaling an early parliamentary review. Primary source →
- Why does C-277 matter?
- This signals an emerging legislative focus on synthetic media governance, particularly concerning transparency and content moderation obligations. Primary source →
- Who does C-277 affect?
- Organizations operating within Canada that create, disseminate, or host synthetic media, specifically deepfakes, online are within scope. This includes content platforms, social media companies, and potentially businesses utilizing AI-generated content. Relevant business functions include legal, compliance, risk management, and content moderation teams. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for C-277?
- No fixed deadline — currently in the legislative process. Primary source →
- What is the current status of C-277?
- As of the last published update, C-277 is at the "introduced" stage, with bill status "introduced". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for C-277?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://www.parl.ca/legisinfo/en/bill/14019746. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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