Technology companies have emerged as clear winners during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jurisdictions like Alberta without a traditional tech imprint have funnelled funds to facilitate startups, which is a good diversification strategy, but they should be careful not to veer...
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Antitrust Suits Aren’t Enough, but App Neutrality can Break up Big Tech
For a long time, the discussion about Big Tech has focused on whether a private good can be transformed into a public good, and whether social media platforms constitute an online public square. It’s an important principle and a discussion we need to have as these...
The FinTech Road to Economic Recovery: SMEs, Unbanked Need Swift, Low-Cost Access to Support
The Liberal Party government has blocked FinTech companies from distributing aid to businesses affected by the pandemic. In the age of cryptocurrencies and Robinhood, Ottawa clings to banks and relics such as cheques by mail. PayPal, Wave, and the Canadian Lenders...
Making Schools Better Series: Technology in Schools is Overhyped
Thomas Edison is one of the greatest inventors who has ever lived. Some of the inventions that he is credited with include the light bulb, phonograph, motion picture camera. I think we can all agree Edison's inventions changed our lives for the better. however, Edison...
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Weaponizing the Law
The indictment of former U.S. president Donald Trump for crimes invented by his political opponents is the most egregious example yet seen of the weaponizing of the law. The United States is now full of examples. However, in Canada, we also see the law being...
“Looking At” Seizing Control Over Western Canada’s Natural Resources
OTTAWA, REGINA - Last week, two things happened that could have profound impacts on natural resources development in Saskatchewan. One is a hint the federal government might want to take control of natural resources away from the provinces, and the other is the...
How to keep up with World-leading Internet Technology: Rebuilding the Last Mile
In order to keep up with world-leading developments in internet technology, Canada will need to create a policy climate that unlocks the innovation and solutions that only competition can bring.
Media Release – Canada has Fallen Behind in Crucial Segment of the Telecom Sector: Must Adapt to Changing Winds of Technology and Policy Development
Canada will need to adapt to the winds of change sweeping across the globe if t is to remain competitive in the challenging world of high speed internet. A close look at the international experience of several countries that are ahead offer some solid clues as to the path Canada should take.
Rebuilding the Last Mile: Keeping up with world-leading Internet technology
Canada has fallen behind the times in the area of high speed internet, where it once was a leader. To recover our former place, this study argues, a policy framework that encourages competition and allow third party companies to challenge incumbents will be necessary.
Oil Sands Environmental Realities and the Nature of Things: Researchers enhance natural growth with successful agricultural soil methods, wetlands restoration with beavers, avian protection with hi-tech marine radar and light spectrum research
Three University of Alberta professors demonstrate successful oil sands environmental management and restoration methods to an impatient and sceptical public who do not appreciate that nature works in decades, not years, and will successfully reclaim itself to a large extent. They show how humans are enhancing and speeding up the process, and applying hi-tech innovations to avian monitoring and protection.
Math Curriculum Doesn’t Add Up: New education techniques failing students
A new study showing that Manitoba students are falling behind in math should be a wake-up call for schools and the provincial education ministry to return to proven math curricula instead of the current failed methods.
New Math is Failing our Students: Teaching techniques leave students without a solid foundation
Parents taking a gander at their kid’s math textbook and wondering what the heck they’re looking at may want to check out a recent study from the Frontier Centre for Public Policy, based in Winnipeg.
Ronald Coase, Gordon Moore, and your Career: “Moore” communication technology means smaller organisations.
Communication technology is ever growing, and this will continue to mean that smaller organisations and individuals can more effectively collaborate without the need to be ensconced in large companies.
The Price is Right: The benefits of accurate pricing and smart technologies
As Canadian cities continue to grow, parking troubles will increase. Setting prices according to demand may be a sound technological solution.
Media Release – Convenient, Affordable Parking When and Where You Need It: The benefits of accurate pricing and smart technologies
As Canadian cities continue to grow, parking troubles will increase. Setting prices according to demand may be a sound technological solution.