Disruption & Technology
Past Event
2018 Governor General Innovation Awards – Discussion Panel and Reception
Watch the video of the newly minted 2018 Governor General Innovation Award laureates having a candid discussion about their challenges, their triumphs, and what Canada needs to do to grow as an innovation nation.
World’s top social media thinkers to discuss threats to democracy – and solutions – at PPF public event on Wednesday, April 4
On April 4, the Public Policy Forum and the University of British Columbia School of Public Policy and Global Affairs, in partnership with the National Arts Centre, are hosting a discussion with some of the world’s leading experts on social media, including Jonathan Albright, Ben Scott, Julia Angwin, David Carroll, Sue Gardner, and Taylor Owen.
Past Event
Social Media and Democracy: What Can be Done?
Watch the April 4 panel on the role digital platforms play in our democracy. The issue has dominated the news, sparked public outcry and become a priority for governments around the world. Jonathan Albright and other leading thinkers on digital media and democracy take a deeper look at the issue and whether anything should - or can - be done.
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APIs in Government
Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) could dramatically improve the way governments deliver services and data to citizens. APIs can offer better and broader access to government information and services while protecting government from the risks associated with government-led digital projects.
Internet giants should support local news, culture, Melanie Joly says
Internet giants like Facebook and Google should play a direct role in investing in “trusted local journalism” and Canadian culture, Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly said
Friends in Low (Carbon) Places – Task Force 1 Final Report
This report seeks the path forward for Canada’s energy future. We examine what a low-carbon future means for R&I communities and their economic well-being, and identify strategies and policies that will put R&I communities on a path to resilient and clean economies.
Change in Motion – Task Force 3 Final Report
This report provides key policy recommendations to ensure a comprehensive national framework led by the federal government.
Work in Progress – Task Force 2 Final Report
How do we prepare Canada’s workforce to lead in the global clean energy sector?
