AI bill ‘democratically illegitimate’ and litigation ‘likely’ without proper consultations, say AFN, civil society orgs

Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne calls Bill C-27 a ‘work in progress,’ and promises additional opportunities for consultations.

Innovation, Science, and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne says he takes the Assembly of First Nations' concerns 'very seriously,' and his office will be reaching out to ensure proper consultation on Bill C-27 with First Nations communities.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY STUART BENSON

February 21, 2024

As the House Industry and Technology Committee wrapped up witness testimony on the federal government’s privacy and artificial intelligence legislation, former BlackBerry executive Jim Balsillie added his voice to the growing chorus calling for it to be sent “back to the...

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