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Centre for Law, Technology and Society

Canada’s premier research hub on technology law, ethics and policy.
Florian Martin-Bariteau speaking in front of the crowd during the event for 25 years of law, ethics and policy at the University of Ottawa and the 15th anniversary of the Centre
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25 years of thought leadership and policy impact

Over a quarter of a century, the Centre became Canada’s premier research hub on technology law, ethics and policy, and a global leader advancing research and policy in an interdisciplinary setting to shape a better technological future for the benefit of society.

On October 3, 2025, the University of Ottawa Centre for Law, Technology and Society welcomed back its global network of alumni, friends and partners to celebrate 25 years of law, ethics and policy at the University of Ottawa and the 15th anniversary of the Centre!

Shaping Technology for Society Conference

25 years of thought leadership and policy impact to shape a better technological future

On October 3, 2025, the University of Ottawa Centre for Law, Technology and Society welcomed back its global network of alumni, friends and partners t…
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A roadmap for a sustainable made-in-Canada approach to AI

Answering Prime Minister Carney’s call for a “made-in-Canada” approach to AI, a new policy whitepaper co-led by Dr. Kelly Bronson and Dr. Anne Pasek c…
Diana Urian

Securing brain data: The inaugural Samit and Reshma Shama Scholarship awarded to Diana Urian

Diana Urian has been awarded the inaugural Samit and Reshma Shama Scholarship in Law, Technology and Society by the University of Ottawa Centre for La…
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Oct 23

Rethinking Innovation for Africa’s AI Age

Join us for the Open AIR Annual Lecture featuring a conversation on how openness and intellectual property can shape innovation in Africa in the age o…

Rethinking Our Futures
Oct 15

Rethinking Our Futures in an Age of Planetary Crisis

Join us for a conversation exploring how cities, technology, and media can create better possibilities and help reimagine our futures in an age of cri…

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Ottawa, ON, Canada

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Indigenous Affirmation

We pay respect to the Algonquin people, who are the traditional guardians of this land. We acknowledge their longstanding relationship with this territory, which remains unceded. 

We pay respect to all Indigenous people in this region, from all nations across Canada, who call Ottawa home. 

We acknowledge the traditional knowledge keepers, both young and old. And we honour their courageous leaders: past, present, and future. 

Learn more about the Indigenous Affirmation