Champagne lauded in innovation industry, but more can be done on infrastructure, faster regulatory updates, talent retention, say experts
Toronto Metropolitan University professor Wendy Cukier says ‘I think we’re seeing with the housing crisis that there may be an opportunity to really think critically about all dimensions of infrastructure and construction from tools and techniques, to processes, and what we’re doing with modular housing and additive manufacturing.’
‘Soon’ can’t come quickly enough for floundering Liberals
In dealing with Canadians’ concerns over grocery costs, the Trudeau Liberals once again find themselves misfiring messages.
Canadians demand privacy, transparency, and personal data control to build trust
People must have confidence and control over their identity data, and on the flip side, they must have evidence that their privacy, security and choices are secured.
Artificial intelligence, culture, and responsible development: urgent connections to build
Canada could benefit following France’s lead where its Strategic Council for AI has created an expert committee focused on cultural issues.
We need more Alberta in Ottawa
The current Alberta is not well understood in the rest of the country. That’s why we’re in Ottawa this week to tell our story, writes Adam Legge.
We need stronger online protections for children in the digital age
Tabling new legislation protecting children from online harms they confront daily is long overdue, and would only follow leading jurisdictions in developing laws that are more substantive in reducing the risks and ensuring the safety of children and youth online.
‘The devil’s in the details, and we don’t have any’: critics, civil liberties groups decry feds’ lack of clarity on changes to privacy and AI bill
NDP MP Brian Masse calls the wait for the full text of the government’s amendments to Bill C-27 ‘disrespectful’ and an example of the ‘laziness’ that has been the Liberals’ ‘mortal and systemic weakness.’
Complacency is our enemy today, bold thinking is our future
We need a future-oriented economy with innovative Canadian firms with their own IP that makes them competitive and free to operate and grow globally. How to do this is, of course, the challenge.
University and College Research
AI is not intelligent and needs regulation now
The iterative nature of artificial intelligence means that without meaningful regulation, it will become easier for the average person to have the power to cause very serious public harm, should they so wish.
