About John
John's practice focuses on regulatory compliance and commercial agreements in the technology and communications industries.
John helps telecommunications clients navigate the Canadian regulatory frameworks applicable to wireline, wireless and satellite telecommunications service providers, including licensing, corporate ownership and control, equipment certification, and spectrum issues. On broadcasting matters, he assists a variety of streaming service providers, social media services and traditional broadcasters in connection with Canada's evolving broadcasting regulatory framework.
As part of his privacy and data protection practice, John advises clients on a range of data governance initiatives, including drafting privacy policies and data protection agreements, responding to data subject requests, and representing clients before privacy commissioners. He also assists organizations developing and implementing AI governance frameworks, including policies governing employee use, engagement of third-party service providers, and procurement of AI-related services. In addition, John counsels clients on compliance with Canada's digital safety regime, including obligations related to harmful content and the rapidly evolving federal and provincial regulatory landscape.
John also supports clients in the context of commercial agreements and corporate transactions and delivers ongoing advice with a particular emphasis on navigating Quebec's regulatory landscape, including consumer protection, language requirements, health regulatory matters, and regulated professionals.
He is fluent in English and French and has a working knowledge of Spanish.
