Feds begin big data consultations in pursuit of national digital strategy

OTTAWA - Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains kicked off the Feds’ national study into “digital and data transformation” Tuesday.Officially known as the National Digital and Data Consultations, the talks are designed to help create a national strategy on big data. The summer-long study will include roundtable consultations in various cities across Canada with attendees that include women, Indigenous peoples and other under-represented groups, though all Canadians are invited to participate online."Today, AI and big data are transforming all industries and sectors”, said Minister Bains, in a statement. “They are presenting new opportunities for innovators to create jobs and generate...