Workshop on Model Science Integrity Policy
The Government of Canada, on 31 July, released a model policy on scientific integrity. This model policy represents a significant investment in the time and talents of the Professional Institute of the Public Service (PIPS), the Treasury...
Emerging Digital Policy Issues: Augmented Reality and its Implications for Government
At the cutting edge of digital technologies is Augmented Reality, or AR. AR is one of the most significant technologies currently in development yet it is one that has received very little policy attention. This nascent technology has the...
IOG Workshop on Deliberation
The Workshop - What is Deliberation? Deliberation is about consultation and public engagement, but goes far beyond usual practice. Deliberation engages stakeholders in a structured dialogue, based on agreed rules, to collaborate in shared...
Ottawa as a Global Leader in Gov-Tech?
Not only is Ottawa the national capital and the seat of the Government of Canada, it is also one of the leading cities in the country for technology industries. This presents Ottawa with a special opportunity for leadership not just in...
The Gig Economy and the Evolving Role of Policy
The composition of the workforce is being changed by the nature of technological progress. By all accounts, new technologies lend themselves to greater specialization and smaller viable business sizes than were characteristic of the...