The 2023 “In Conversation” Series
Explore. Investigate. Inquire.
Explore complex legal and political issues with experts from the Justice Centre and beyond. The 2023 "In Conversation" series is an opportunity for Canadians of every perspective and background to come together in conversation about what is happening in our country.
Each event in the series lasts 75-minutes with a 45-minute presentation and a 30-minute Q&A. If you purchased a ticket but cannot attend the whole conversation, a recording of it will be sent to you.
October 3 | A Deep Dive into Digital ID, Surveillance, and Privacy
Governments and policy designers often promise that digital ID is secure, convenient, and profitable. However, the potentially harmful impacts of digital ID have not been adequately considered. Digital ID may have harmful impacts on security, equality, expression, and privacy. Regarding privacy, some digital ID programs will allow governments to capture personal information about Canadians, including information about their bodies, behaviours, interests, mobility patterns, and financial transactions. This will expose Canadians to a broad range of harms.
This conversation will empower you to understand Digital ID, your privacy rights, and the risks associated with Digital ID programs in Canada today. (This conversation will also briefly explore social credit systems, AI, and biometrics.)
Get to know your host
"Inquiry and dialogue are the most powerful tools at our disposal for discovering the truth and for repairing the divisions in our country. This series is an opportunity for Canadians to inquire into the notions of democracy, freedom, and law. It is an opportunity for Canadians to learn from each other, to disagree with each other, and to imagine the future of our great country together."
Luke A. Neilson is the Education Programs Coordinator at the Justice Centre. He completed a Master of Arts in Philosophy at the University of Calgary in 2022 and addressed the social value of truth and inquiry in his thesis.