Canada strengthens foreign investment guidelines in digital media, targeting state-sponsored disinformation and national security risks.

Canada strengthens foreign investment guidelines in the interactive digital media sector, including video games and virtual reality. The move aims to prevent state-sponsored or state-influenced actors from exploiting investments to spread disinformation and manipulate information. The government will increase scrutiny of investments by entities owned or influenced by foreign states, especially those with activities that pose risks to Canada's national security.

March 01, 2024
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