“Harnessing the Ripple Effects: Prospects of Making AI Work for Canadian Jobs” explores the potential impact of AI on Canadian jobs, using the Jevons paradox to illustrate how technological efficiency can lead to unexpected outcomes, such as increased job creation in some sectors despite displacement in others. It advocates for proactive policies to address automation risks, including real-time tracking systems, portable benefits, retraining programs, and fostering collaboration between government and tech companies. By aligning AI innovation with workforce resilience, Canada can mitigate disruptions and harness AI’s transformative potential for job growth and productivity.

“Harnessing the Ripple Effects: Prospects of Making AI Work for Canadian Jobs” explores the potential impact of AI on Canadian jobs, using the Jevons paradox to illustrate how technological efficiency can lead to unexpected outcomes, such as increased job creation in some sectors despite displacement in others. It advocates for proactive policies to address automation risks, including real-time tracking systems, portable benefits, retraining programs, and fostering collaboration between government and tech companies. By aligning AI innovation with workforce resilience, Canada can mitigate disruptions and harness AI’s transformative potential for job growth and productivity.

The Pentagon’s 2024 Arctic Strategy underscores the urgent need for AI-driven unmanned systems to bolster situational awareness and defense in the rapidly transforming Arctic. As melting ice opens new shipping routes and intensifies geopolitical competition, these advanced technologies enhance surveillance, decision-making, and military capabilities while addressing logistical and environmental challenges. Read more about how collaborative governance, ethical oversight, and investment in resilient innovation are essential to navigating the Arctic’s complexities and safeguarding long-term regional security.

Research and commentary coming soon.