Cultural Sovereignty and Digital Giants: The Role of the State

The University of Montreal and the Centre de recherche en droit public (CRDP) host the symposium “Cultural Sovereignty and Digital Giants: Perspectives from Canada, France, Belgium, Quebec”. Nicolas Vermeys (director of CRDP) moderates a panel discussion on the role of the state in regulating platforms with Luc Sirois (Quebec's chief innovator), Denis Bouchard (coordinator and professor, digital media and communications, Collège La Cité), Jean-Paul Philippot (managing director, RTBF) and Thomas Owen Ripley (associate assistant deputy minister, cultural affairs, Canadian Heritage). The symposium highlights initiatives aimed at countering the dominance of digital giants and their impact on the media and culture. (April 18, 2024)