Public Interest

Governance in the Era of AI: A Decision Maker’s Guide to Oversight

This guide helps Board Members and executives navigate AI governance and adoption within their organizations. AI offers transformative opportunities, but it also presents challenges that require strategic oversight and alignment with the company’s broader goals. Boards and senior leaders must ensure the CEO has a clear vision for AI adoption and that governance frameworks are

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The 2024 State of Secure Development & ATO in U.S. Government Agencies

In 2024, US government agencies at the federal, state, and local levels face escalating cybersecurity challenges as advanced threats become increasingly sophisticated. As AI increases the threat surface, agencies are moving quickly to expand the opportunity surface at an even greater rate through AI-enhanced cybersecurity strategies. The complexity and scale of threats necessitate continuous adaptation

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Decoding the Next Prime Minister

At the inaugural Hugh and Laura MacKinnon Roundtable Luncheon hosted by the C.D. Howe Institute, I was pleased to meet Pierre Poilievre, the Leader of the Opposition and the Conservative Party of Canada. The encounter was particularly timely, as it coincided with my latest article on how different leadership approaches influence Canada’s direction. It answers the

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2024 Ontario Economic Report

This year’s Ontario Economic Report (OER) reveals a provincial economy under strain. Business confidence has hit a new low, real GDP-per-capita is falling, and the economy is hampered by inflation, interest rates, skills gaps, infrastructure backlogs, mental health and addictions crises, and prolonged uncertainty. Despite these challenges, Ontario has avoided a significant economic contraction. Inflation

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Medical Tourism From Canada – Q1 2023 Golfdale Study Findings

Golfdale Consulting conducted a study in March of 2023, examining current Canadian attitudes toward seeking medical treatment abroad. In total, 500 adult Canadians who had a previous serious medical condition were surveyed on their likelihood to consider treatment outside of Canada, their reasons and/or reluctance to consider doing so. This infogram provides key highlights from the survey.

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2022 Developer Perspectives on Application Security

Most developers involved in product builds believe their companies to have a mature security posture but nonetheless struggle to keep up to date with growing regulations and compliance requirements. On the cybersecurity front, developers view automated modeling, integration with other tools, and matching the speed of new threats that emerge as all highly important. Security must start with design and remain a critical element at each stage of the SDLC.

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