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Michael Geist and Teresa Scassa appeared before the House of Commons to discuss data protection and AI

On October 26, 2023, Dr. Michael Geist and Dr. Teresa Scassa, Faculty members of the University of Ottawa's Centre for Law, Technology and Society, appeared before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Industry and Technology, as part of their study of Bill C-27, the Consumer Privacy Protection Act and the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act.
On October 26, 2023, Dr. Michael Geist and Dr. Teresa Scassa, Faculty members of the University of Ottawa's Centre for Law, Technology and Society, appeared before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Industry and Technology, as part of their study of Bill C-27, the Consumer Privacy Prote...

November 2, 2023
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Technology Law, Ethics and Policy

Open AIR shortlisted for 2023 SSHRC Impact Award

The Centre for Law, Technology and Societty is delighted to announce that, for the second year in a row, the Open African Innovation Research (Open AIR) Network has been named as a finalist for the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Impact Awards in the Partnership Award category.
The Centre for Law, Technology and Societty is delighted to announce that, for the second year in a row, the Open African Innovation Research (Open AIR) Network has been named as a finalist for the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Impact Awards in the Partnership Award categor...

October 18, 2023
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Students

Welcoming Ginika Ezeoke as the inaugural Ian R. Kerr fellow

The Centre for Law, Technology and Society is pleased to welcome Ginika Ezeoke as the inaugural Ian R. Kerr Fellow for the LLM in Law and Technology.
The Centre for Law, Technology and Society is pleased to welcome Ginika Ezeoke as the inaugural Ian R. Kerr Fellow for the LLM in Law and Technology.

October 18, 2023
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Technology Law, Ethics and Policy

Kimberley Paradis receives the Lieutenant Governor's David C. Onley Award for Leadership in Accessibility

The Centre for Law, Technology and Society is delighted to announce that Centre's affiliate and staff Kimberley Paradis has received the David C. Onley Award for Leadership in Accessibility for her remarkable work in promoting equity and inclusion for people with disabilities.
The Centre for Law, Technology and Society is delighted to announce that Centre's affiliate and staff Kimberley Paradis has received the David C. Onley Award for Leadership in Accessibility for her remarkable work in promoting equity and inclusion for people with disabilities.

September 18, 2023
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Marina Pavlović contributes to federal consultation to better protect air passenger rights

The Centre for Law, Technology and Society is proud to announce that Faculty member Professor Marina Pavlović has joined the Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) and Air Passenger Rights (APR) to submit comments on proposed amendments to Canada's Air Passenger Protection Regulations (APPR).
The Centre for Law, Technology and Society is proud to announce that Faculty member Professor Marina Pavlović has joined the Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) and Air Passenger Rights (APR) to submit comments on proposed amendments to Canada's Air Passenger Protection Regulations (APPR).

August 16, 2023
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Technology Law, Ethics and Policy
Publications

The Chair in Technology and Society releases Can’t Compute: Moving Towards an Equitable Digital World

The Centre for Law, Technology and Society is delighted to announce the publication of Can’t Compute: Moving Towards an Equitable Digital World, edited by Suzie Dunn, Nasma Ahmed and Faculty member Dr. Florian Martin-Bariteau.
The Centre for Law, Technology and Society is delighted to announce the publication of Can’t Compute: Moving Towards an Equitable Digital World, edited by Suzie Dunn, Nasma Ahmed and Faculty member Dr. Florian Martin-Bariteau.

June 26, 2023
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Students

Communications law students participate in CRTC and Competition Bureau Consultations

The Centre of Law, Technology and Society is delighted to announce that, under the leadership of Faculty Member Marina Pavlović, a group of students are participating in ongoing public policy consultations with both the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) and the Competition Bureau.
The Centre of Law, Technology and Society is delighted to announce that, under the leadership of Faculty Member Marina Pavlović, a group of students are participating in ongoing public policy consultations with both the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) and the Compe...

June 25, 2023
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Technology Law, Ethics and Policy
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OpenAIR receives International Development Research Centre Grant

The Centre for Law, Technology and Society is delighted to announce that the Open African Innovation Research Network (OpenAIR) has been granted nearly $2 million from the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) to address a core deficit in the way innovation is regulated.
The Centre for Law, Technology and Society is delighted to announce that the Open African Innovation Research Network (OpenAIR) has been granted nearly $2 million from the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) to address a core deficit in the way innovation is regulated.

June 5, 2023
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Technology Law, Ethics and Policy
Publications

CIFAR releases uOttawa-led reports on AI and Healthcare

The AI + Society Initiative at the University of Ottawa is delighted to announce the release of Machine MD: Law and Ethics of Health-Related AI, a series of four case studies supported by CIFAR AI and Society Program, and the Alex Trebek Forum for Dialogue.
The AI + Society Initiative at the University of Ottawa is delighted to announce the release of Machine MD: Law and Ethics of Health-Related AI, a series of four case studies supported by CIFAR AI and Society Program, and the Alex Trebek Forum for Dialogue.

June 1, 2023
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Technology Law, Ethics and Policy

Call for Submissions: Poster Session at the International AI and Society Conference

The AI + Society Initiative at the University of Ottawa is pleased to announce a call for submissions to graduate students and postdoctoral fellows for a poster session to be hosted during the International AI + Society Conference at the University of Ottawa on October 19 and 20, 2023The International AI + Society Conference aims to foster inclusive co...
The AI + Society Initiative at the University of Ottawa is pleased to announce a call for submissions to graduate students and postdoctoral fellows for a poster session to be hosted during the International AI + Society Conference at the University of Ot...

May 18, 2023