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Regulating the Internet: Can Canadian Democracy Survive Big Tech?

Wednesday, March 31, 2021 18:00to19:30

A recent spate of high-profile incidents, including the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, have brought to light the threats to democracy posed by our digital landscape./maxbellschoolCategory:...

The Road to 2050: Policies for a Net-Zero Future

Tuesday, April 6, 2021 17:30to19:00

Which policies will best lead us to a world with much lower greenhouse-gas emissions? In a country as sprawling, complex, and economically diversified as Canada, getting to net-zero GHG emissions...

Saving Journalism from Big Tech | Project Syndicate

Published: 9 March 2021

March 5, 2021 | Google and Facebook have dominated digital advertising in search and social networking, creating a business model that is not based on the distribution of reliable information....

Is Big Tech ungovernable? | Globe and Mail

Published: 1 March 2021

February 26, 2021 | It is increasingly clear that the many benefits of digital platforms such as Facebook, Amazon and Google come with significant economic, social and political costs. Reflecting...

Racial Profiling in Policing

Thursday, March 25, 2021 13:00to17:00

Discriminatory profiling and the stereotypes underpinning them have been denounced for decades, and yet there is no national law or standard in Canadian policing that prohibits random stops and...

The Emergencies Act is Dead | Canadian Science Policy Centre

Published: 23 February 2021

February 10, 2021 | As each province deals with their respective struggles in healthcare capacity, vaccination rates, travel restrictions, and other COVID-19 related policies, the federal...

The 'safe bets' and 'wild cards' needed to meet Canada's net zero emissions target | Maclean's

Published: 17 February 2021

February 17, 2021 | Max Bell School Director Christopher Ragan and Carleton University economist Dave Sawyer penned this op-ed that takes a critical look at the widespread economic and industry...

Democrats take a ‘show, don’t tell’ approach in Trump’s impeachment trial | The Globe and Mail

Published: 15 February 2021

February 10, 2021 | David Shribman of the Max Bell School analyzes the recent deliberations occurring at Donald Trump's ongoing impeachment trial. Read more to understand how the insurrection at...

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