Environment minister Guilbeault must show ‘courage’ to finalize plastics treaty, says NDP MP Johns
The final round of negotiations to develop a global agreement to end plastic pollution by 2040 is scheduled to take place in South Korea from Nov. 25-Dec. 1.
Budget 2024 a missed opportunity to address food affordability
To ensure food affordability, investment is needed to guarantee adequate incomes, rein in corporate profits, and support (w)holistic approaches to food provisioning.
Data privacy as a human right must be recognized by privacy and AI bill, say advocates
Bill C-27 fails to mention human rights in the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act, says Tim McSorely, national coordinator of the International Civil Liberties Monitoring Group.
Strengthening Canada’s cybersecurity defences: a call to action
To safeguard our nation’s digital future, concerted efforts by the federal government are needed to strengthen cybersecurity defences, bolster resilience against emerging threats, and empower Canadians to protect themselves in an increasingly interconnected world.
When will TikTok’s time be up?
The TikTok case brings to the forefront the complex political-economic-social relationships between private firms, governments, and our data.
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.
