JCCF files legal action to protect medical privacy in Nova Scotia
The JCCF has launched a challenge in the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia against recent modifications to the province’s medical privacy laws.
Ontario Conservatives cancel LCBO’s mandatory ID scan following public outcry
Government quickly reverses course after realizing citizens don’t want their IDs scanned to enter LCBOs.
Edmonton city councillor praises 15-minute cities: “You won’t need a car”
“You’re not going to have to worry about traffic because people won’t need a car,” Councillor Knack proclaimed.
130 countries are exploring CBDCs
New data shows that 130 countries, representing 98% of the world’s total GDP, are now exploring central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).
US House of Representatives passes anti-central bank digital currency bill to prevent surveillance state
On May 23, in a vote of 216–192, the US House of Representatives passed the CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act. Assuming the bill passes the senate following debate, this will explicitly prohibit the Federal Reserve from issuing central bank digital currencies to any person or institution.
Digital ID law passes in Australia
According to yesterday’s news release, the Australian government can now move full-steam ahead with establishing an “economy-wide” digital ID system, which is being called “voluntary”… for now.
WEF partners anticipate cashless society, say COVID-19 “helped”
WEF panel member says we’ll be cashless soon and because of COVID “there is very little resistance.”
UK man protests cashless trend in viral video
Viral confrontation highlights a growing concern among many that the shift towards digital-only transactions could lead to increased surveillance and control.
Top 5 Concerns of WHO Pandemic Treaty
Are concerns about the WHO’s Pandemic Treaty fair? Or are they conspiratorial — and false? A deep dive: Top 5 concerns of the WHO Pandemic Treaty.
86% of Canadians say no to a digital Loonie
The Bank of Canada reported that Canadians want nothing to do with digital money.