By: Sean McGowan The Government of Ontario recently committed $1Billion towards improving internet infrastructure in Northern Ontario. This funding adds to the $6Billion in investments that the Government of Canada has allocated nationwide through the Universal Broadband Fund. This is a good sign for Northern Ontario, where internet service speeds and coverage greatly trail behind…
Category: Technology & New Media
#TrumpTwitterTroubles: An Explanation of Regulatory Issues Concerning the President’s Social Media Ban
By: Rachel May Donald Trump’s presidency changed historical norms in too many ways to count. One of the most important was the use of social media for frequent, direct communication with American citizens, international counterparts, and members of his own administration. In the final stages of the Trump presidency the focus on social media heightened…
Current Competition Law Only One, Dull Tool to Rein In Google and Big Tech
By: Hugh Ragan Last month, the U.S. Justice Department launched a lawsuit against Google accusing the company of illegally protecting the cornerstone of its empire: search and advertising. This demonstration of government resolve is welcomed by many Americans who are wary of the threats that Google, and other Big Tech behemoths, pose by harnessing mountains…
Technology in Education: Is It Helpful or Is It Harmful?
What are the key considerations when bringing technology into education? Joanne Soares and Anandu Nair created a helpful infographic to explain.
Unpacking Equity: The Use of AI in Canada’s Immigration and Refugee System
By Mackenzie Rice The use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to improve public sector efficiency is both exciting and controversial. While these technologies have the power to present new solutions to some of the toughest global challenges, their use has also called attention to serious concerns relating to data privacy, human rights,…
The Future of Service Delivery: Government in the Digital Age
By: Hiba Siddiqui We live in a society where individuals use powerful digital services on a regular basis for a variety of purposes. With the speed and sophistication of social networking services, enterprise systems and streaming services, it is imperative that public service delivery is also modernized and transformed to mirror the private sector’s fast…
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