Bill C-26: catching up on cybersecurity, but missing out on revolutionary technologies
Canada needs a robust regulatory framework for cybersecurity, especially when it comes to our evolving digital economy. But this is just an initial step.
Updated data privacy laws are key to public trust in AI
If we want to build a responsible and trustworthy AI ecosystem then we need to take data privacy seriously by strengthening privacy regulations.
Protecting businesses from cyberattack starts with awareness and understanding
The COVID-19 pandemic saw the majority of business go virtual with many firms trading off cybersecurity for digitalization of services. However, cybercriminals are used to working remotely, and taking advantage of the new ways to hack companies.
Deeper questions about the place of social media in our society
TikTok’s privacy and security issues may lead us to miss an arguably more important concern: the sheer impact on mental health and productivity caused by daily usage of the platform.
Canada’s cybersecurity gap needs to be addressed now
Effective defence against cyber threats requires robust two-way communication between government agencies and the private sector.
Banking and Monetary Policy
The art of monetary policymaking
Whether an explicit broadening of the BoC’s mandate is needed is far from clear, but current circumstances support the need for flexibility in monetary policy frameworks.
Politicians should let the Bank of Canada do its job
The general consensus among economists is that central bank independence is necessary for good inflation control.
Central bank independence must remain a priority
Politicians have many competing priorities, and may not always place a high enough importance on low and stable inflation.
Lessons in fighting inflation from the post-pandemic economic aftermath
Central banks, particularly those with a stated goal of price stability, must act decisively and swiftly in response to inflation to preserve their credibility.
