Intended Consequences is the official podcast of the StrategyCorp Institute of Public Policy and Economy. The podcast discusses practical provincial and federal policy ideas that achieve the actual goals they are designed to achieve with interesting guests and experts. The Institute aims to combine political acuity with policy recommendations to provide a one-stop shop for expert policy advice that is politically practical and possible to implement.
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Episode 83 - Navigating Government Procurement in Canada
Apr 24, 2024
Governments spend large sums of money on procurement every year. According to Global Affairs Canada, estimates show that government procurement represents between 13 and 20 per cent of a country’s gross domestic product.
Given the size of the budgets and the wide array of goods and services governments need,...
Episode 82 - Artificial Intelligence in the Municipal Context
Apr 11, 2024
The StrategyCorp Institute concludes its miniseries on artificial intelligence with an episode on AI in the municipal context. From building permit approvals to smart infrastructure to answering residents’ questions, there are many opportunities for municipalities to integrate AI-based solutions.
However, with all...
Episode 81 - Artificial Intelligence Regulation and Innovation in Canada
Mar 22, 2024
The StrategyCorp Institute continues its miniseries on artificial intelligence by looking at the Canadian context.
We discuss the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act in bill C-27 and the federal government’s overall approach to regulating AI. We also explore Canada’s leadership in AI, how companies are adopting...
Episode 80 - The Transition to a Circular Economy
Mar 6, 2024
Canada is undergoing a transformation in how we manage our waste. Transitioning to a circular economy that extends the life cycle of products and reduces waste can have significant environmental benefits. To be successful, this transition requires the right policies, investments and infrastructures. Individuals,...
Episode 79 - Artificial Intelligence Regulation Around the World
Feb 21, 2024
The launch of ChatGPT has forced organizations and institutions across the economy to ask themselves what generative AI means for them in terms of risks and opportunities. Governments and regulators find themselves asking similar questions. Artificial intelligence “going mainstream” because of ChatGPT accelerated...