Bill C-63: The Online Harms Act
Adisa Ameeri Executive Summary Bill C-63, otherwise known as the Online Harms Act, is a policy initiative proposed to protect minors and other vulnerable groups against digital crimes and online hate.1 The key objectives of Bill C-63 is to protect the rights of its citizens whilst limiting polarization and online crime against vulnerable communities. Policy […]
Digital Rights and Deepfake Proliferation
Joshua Evangelista Innovation Path: Runner-up Digital rights are increasingly recognized as fourth-generation human rights, especially in light of the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence and the digitalization of society. Major tech companies such as Google and Facebook dominate the digital landscape, often leveraging user data for profit. Furthermore, AI can reinforce and amplify societal biases, […]
Bridging Canada’s Digital Divide and Safeguarding Data Sovereignty
Lindsay Chavez Winner: Innovation Path Although Canada’s digital environment is robust in certain urban areas, it remains uneven and spotty throughout its diverse regions. Disenfranchised groups oftentimes have limited or unaffordable internet connectivity, especially in rural or isolated areas. This disparity limits access to vital digital services, such as telemedicine and e-governmental platforms, in addition […]
Intra-Canada Digital Policy on Data Sovereignty
Eijiro Kakihara Winner: Research Path This policy assessment argues that a legal contradiction exists between U.S. surveillance practices and Canadian privacy protections, and trade agreements like CUSMA restrict Canada’s ability to enact robust data localization laws. These factors have led to a fragmented policy landscape for data sovereignty. Canada and the U.S. have differing legal […]
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2024 PSSA Digital Policy Award Runner-up: Samyukta Srinivasan
Striking a Balance Navigating Intellectual Property Law and Innovation in Generative AI for the Canadian Legal Landscape By Samyukta Srinivasan Introduction The dynamic landscape of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is becoming increasingly difficult to navigate, particularly with the rise of generative AI, which is a type of AI technology capable of creating new content that […]
2024 Digital Policy Award Winner: Kylla Castillo
The Union of Automated and Manual Methods of Detection Cognitive AI’s Role in Policy Making for Mitigating Misinformation in Canada By Kylla Castillo Introduction In January 2024, the World Economic Forum named misinformation and disinformation as the top risk the world will face within the next two years. In this report they credit this ranking […]