Research safeguards a good first step, but more needed to avoid foreign influence traps, says Montreal professor
NDP MP Richard Cannings says the absence of private companies operating in Canada, like Huawei, still leaves room to circumvent federal funding restrictions.
Canada’s biomedical brain drain is reversing. Let’s continue that trend
We must look beyond the lab and build a thriving ecosystem to make sure Canadian biomedical treatments are developed here and benefit Canadians.
Bargaining framework to take shape this year as Online News Act regulations unveiled
The CRTC plans to publish the framework and code of conduct for negotiations this summer, while the government says ‘it takes two to negotiate’ of impasse with Meta.
Canada’s in trouble, and we must respond
We lack an economy that can sustain our standard of living going forward. Without change, young Canadians face a much diminished future.
Contracting controversies not yet a political pain point for the Liberals, but could develop, say politicos
Government corruption or misuse of spending could be a greater concern for the public in a climate of exceptional inflation and slow economic growth, says professor Conrad Winn.
An aerospace strategy for Canada is key to unlocking our full potential
Without a comprehensive strategy for the aerospace sector, we will continue to undermine Canada’s progress and global competitiveness, and see our place in the global aerospace ecosystem continue to erode.
Reducing aviation’s CO2 emissions challenging but not impossible
To facilitate the transition to green aviation, government support for industry needs to focus on aircraft and engine manufacturers.
Bill C-27 lacking transparency for private-sector, AI privacy intrusions
The legislative scheme appears to be more about legally permitting continued and expanded AI use with little interest in privacy protection for individuals, and without reference to any internationally recognized standards.
Rethinking the government’s cloud technology
Government departments can invest to overcome technology shortfalls, improve cloud deployment, strengthen cybersecurity, and save millions of dollars in the process.
Music Canada CEO says CRTC regulatory update shouldn’t put ‘artificial dome’ over Canadian content
As the CRTC begins three weeks of public hearings, endangered Canadian content creators need urgent regulations to stave off predatory foreign streamers, says CAB president Kevin Desjardins.
