Artificial Intelligence technologies are being embedded into every aspect of how we live our lives in Canada — from educating our children, to communicating with family, friends, and healthcare providers, to dealing with our governments. Since 2017, Canada has invested tens of millions of dollars to “translate research in artificial intelligence into commercial … [Read more...] about The People’s Consultation on AI
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Wisdom Wednesday Webinar: Thoughtful Privacy
AI is increasingly used to detect, discern, and shape our emotions, it's important to understand whether mental privacy is a ‘core attribute’ of freedom of thought, and what are the ethical, legal, social, and inherent principles that safeguard an individual’s cognitive and mental domain. Join special guest Milad Khani as he unpacks this new and complex area of law, … [Read more...] about Wisdom Wednesday Webinar: Thoughtful Privacy
Wisdom Wednesday Webinar: Beyond the CBDC Hype
In Canada, the UK and many other countries, governments have been exploring the use of Central Bank Digital Currencies — CBDCs. Like so many things digital, CBDCs are promoted as necessary to control fraud and criminal transactions, and for convenience. Judith Ratcliffe has written the book on CBDCs — and joins us from the UK to explain what lies beyond the hype, what … [Read more...] about Wisdom Wednesday Webinar: Beyond the CBDC Hype
Privacy and Data Governance Congress 2026
We're looking forward to welcoming you to the 2026 edition of the Privacy & Data Governance Congress on March 18, 2026 at the University of Ottawa where you'll be able to: Explore the crossroads of privacy, access, governance, compliance, law, and technology and how they matter to you, your career, and your organization. Enjoy three full days of learning and … [Read more...] about Privacy and Data Governance Congress 2026
Boundless boundaries of the Strong Borders Act
Days before Parliament recessed for the summer, the Government of Canada introduced the Strong Borders Act, ostensibly to increase security of the Canada/US border and help stem the flow of fentanyl and other contraband. The proposed law does “more to expand the state’s power to access private data in Canada than any law in the past decade” and will have … [Read more...] about Boundless boundaries of the Strong Borders Act
Crossing the Line: Canada’s Strong Borders Act
The Strong Borders Act, Bill C-2, that is intended to improve border security, has come under fire by hundreds of privacy professionals, lawyers, academics, and civil society organizations concerned about the sweeping surveillance powers it grants to the Canadian government and law enforcement agencies. Among other things, Bill C-2 is designed "to facilitate access … [Read more...] about Crossing the Line: Canada’s Strong Borders Act
