‘Anything that can’t go on forever eventually stops’: ‘Enshittification’ author issues stark warning to Ottawa over AI policy
Cory Doctorow says he believes AI firms will intentionally degrade their products to recoup large infrastructure expenditures — and it’s up to policymakers to protect Canadians from this.
Feds missing out on economic, geopolitical opportunities by not supporting arts sector, say cultural groups
From Margaret Atwood, to Heated Rivalry, Canada’s cultural outputs could bring Ottawa ‘soft power’ across the globe, says John Degen, CEO of the Writers’ Union of Canada.
Fragmentation at risk of disadvantaging Canadian organizations and AI
Federal leadership is essential to Canada’s economic future, and our ability to ensure AI systems reflect the diverse values of society.
Canada’s trillion-dollar opportunity depends on data
One essential element remains underdeveloped: a national data strategy capable of fuelling the sovereign compute engine we are trying to build—and ensuring its benefits accrue at home.
Alberta’s health-care reforms don’t go far enough
If the Smith government allowed private ‘urgent care’ and family care, it could open the door for innovation and personalization.
Canadian experts challenge proposed authoritarian Quebec constitution at UN and under international law
The experts at the Quebec Chapter of the International Commissions of Jurists, Canada supported by several legal, civil society organization and Indigenous leaders insist that the potential violation of Canada’s international legal obligations by the proposed Quebec constitution requires the intervention of the United Nations Special Rapporteurs to recognize the human rights violations and call on the authorities to withdraw Bill 1.
Environment
Forging a stronger future: protecting Canada’s economy and environment in a changing climate
We are building an economy which protects Canadians from climate impacts, creates opportunities for every region, and ensures that Canada remains a reliable and responsible energy producer and global leader in clean innovation.
The Alberta energy deal is worse than you think
Canada’s clean electricity regulations—finally published less than 12 months ago—are on the chopping block as part of this deal.
Nation-building starts in rural Canada
The country cannot meet its goals or maintain its economic edge without fully integrating the land that sustains us.
