Episode 3:
Does the digital age have to be dangerous?
How can we protect Canadians from online harms? Online harassment doesn’t just affect the individual—it can have systemic effects on our institutional trust, our right to free expression, and even our democracy itself.
In the latest episode of CanConversations, host Raj Shoan talks to Rachel Gilmore, an independent journalist covering extremism and disinformation, about how Canadians can build a better Internet and protect our communities—and our sovereignty—from the greed and apathy of tech companies. Rachel has been at the forefront of reporting on online harms in Canada, and has firsthand experience of the real-world consequences of digital harassment.
In the episode, Rachel and Raj discuss how harassment risks silencing journalists, the problems with age-related social media bans, and what we can do to hold platforms accountable for their algorithmic actions.
Our Guest
Rachel Gilmore
Rachel Gilmore is an independent journalist who operates her own media company, Bubble Pop Media. She previously reported for CTV and Global News, and has written for publications including The Tyee and the National Observer. Rachel’s work focuses on human rights, disinformation and extremist movements.