Domestic political calculus shapes federal response to Israel-Hamas conflict
A review of statements by our politicians during previous Israel-Hamas conflicts shows they follow one steadfast script: ‘We stand with Israel,’ writes Bhagwant Sandhu.
Canada can lead in AI, but government and industry need to implement the right guardrails
Policymaking around AI presents the ideal opportunity for government to find the right balance between innovation and accountability.
An online safety bill in Canada: time to get on with it already
Canadian youth are at greater risk online than their peers in much of the democratic world because our federal government won’t table a long-promised bill.
Navigating the country’s telecommunications landscape a tricky task
On the telecom side of things, the CRTC’s long-standing focus on the fundamental issues of access and affordability is far more tangible than the ethereal cultural ambitions that have swamped the broadcasting boat.
Canada must embrace digital transformation to achieve climate change and sustainability goals
In just the last year, Canadians have experienced the devastating effects of wildfires, flooding, hurricanes, heat waves, and drought. Shaped by the effects of climate change, the increasing frequency and intensity of severe weather events is concerning for all Canadians, with recent opinion polls indicating that 89 per cent have noticed an increase in natural […]
Inadequate Online News Act regulations pay lip service to journalistic independence
The transparency provisions in the Online News Act fall short of ensuring Canadians can comprehend the extent of non-cash influence that tech giants may wield in the news industry.
Long after its best-before date, the ‘Big Owe’ lives on
Quebec Premier François Legault says he wants a new roof and new lease on life for the Montreal Olympic Stadium.
Canada versus Big Tech
We think there is a way forward to mitigate our apparent dependency on the social media giants that are doing so much to damage our information ecology.
Saluting the captain
Christine Sinclair reminds us all that hard work, strong performances woven with humility, and selflessness are admirable things.
The original sins of C-18
The fundamental problem lies in the premise Meta and Google somehow misappropriated news content and derived unfair benefits from links to this content.
