In this new paper, author Tracey Forrest examines how the rapid growth of crypto mining is driving a disproportionate environmental burden: although cryptocurrency represents just 0.6 percent of global electricity use, its emissions already exceed those of traditional banking. The author warns that the sector is on an unsustainable path and calls for greater transparency, investment in efficient algorithms and governance frameworks that promote decarbonization and responsible innovation. Read the full paper to explore the solutions.
Social media’s algorithmic curation can expose users to false content that risks their freedom of thought. In this new paper, author Richard Mackenzie-Gray Scott explores practical interventions, such as labelling false content, watermarking AI-generated material, offering alternative sources via pop-ups and enabling collective reporting. Read the full paper to discover strategies for navigating misinformation responsibly.
Nov. 4 to Nov. 6 – 9:00 a.m. EST (UTC–05:00) – Ottawa: Co-hosted by the Canadian Intellectual Property Office, the World Intellectual Property Organization and CIGI, this year’s conference will explore the theme “IP Offices: A Catalyst for Innovation.”
Now in its eighth year, the conference serves as a key platform for experts to exchange insights and advancements in IP data, policy and research.
Users in North America and Western Europe are worried about privacy and the impact of algorithms. The new Carleton-CIGI-Ipsos Public Attitudes on Digital Governance survey found strong support for government regulation to ensure AI is safe, ethical and accountable. Authors Fen Osler Hampson, Paul Samson and Sean Simpson stress that trust, not technology alone, will shape the future. Read the full article in Policy magazine.
China’s leadership is drafting its next five-year plan, balancing growth, trade tensions with the US and efforts to boost consumer spending and foreign investment. Bernard Smith discusses the priorities and challenges ahead with Einar Tangen.Watch the full panel here.
In this piece, first published by The Hill Times, authors Michael P. A. Murphy, Paul Samson and Tracey Forrest highlight that Canada’s defence overhaul offers a unique opportunity to turn innovation into a strategic deterrent. By prioritizing dual-use technologies such as quantum, cyber and AI, the country can strengthen both its defence capabilities and its broader economy. Read the full article to explore how a robust innovation economy can serve as Canada’s new defence dividend.
CIGI is seeking qualified developers to redesign its website into a modern, accessible and secure platform with the aim of enhancing engagement and discoverability. Proposals are due by October 31, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. ET. Full details and submission instructions are available on our website.
The 2025 Waterloo Security Dialogue brought together Canadian cybersecurity leaders to advance national digital resilience through collaboration, regional cyber hubs and talent development. In her opening remarks, the secretary of state for combatting crime, Ruby Sahota, emphasized that cybersecurity is a shared responsibility. Read the full remarks to learn more about the 2025 WSD.
In this piece, author Matt Malone argues that Canada relies heavily on open-source intelligence (OSINT), but secrecy, unclear rules and lack of safe harbours are stifling innovation. While OSINT uses publicly available information, government practices often overclassify these products. Read the full article to understand how establishing a clear OSINT framework would allow Canadian innovators to contribute safely to national security.
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