Canadian Technology Law Conference: Democracy and the Information Society
The Law & Technology Institute at the Schulich School of Law cordially invites you to attend the inaugural Canadian Technology Law Conference (CTLC): Democracy and the Information Society.
This event, focused on the impacts of technology on democracy, is dedicated to discussing the regulation of emerging technologies and the impact of law on society.
Panels and presentations will cover topics such as:
- Freedom of expression
- Platform power and misinformation
- Extremism and online safety
- Privacy and surveillance
- Al accountability and regulation
- Good governance and public administration
Highlights from the two-day conference include:
- Keynote Speaker: The Honourable Sean Fraser (LLB '09), Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
- Fireside Chat: "Internet Access and Competition in the Telecoms Sector" with Bram Abramson, CRTC commissioner for Ontario
- Panel: "AI & Accountability" moderated by Assistant Professor Katie Szilagyi, University of Manitoba and featuring panelists Professor Suresh Venkatasubramanian, Brown University, and Assistant Professor Jennifer Raso, McGill University
- Panels with other leading experts from Canada and the United States
A detailed conference schedule is available online.
Categories
Research, Faculty Interest, Staff Interest, Student Interest, Law & Technology
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Location
Weldon Law Building
6061 University Ave.
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Note: This event had originally been scheduled for August and was postponed until November due to a labour disruption at Dalhousie University.
