Dentons

Infrastructure & Strategic Innovation Chat

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Dentons Infrastructure & Strategic Innovation Chat is a podcast that aims to help cities, communities, and stakeholders modernize digital, physical and social infrastructure to take advantage of technological developments that enable the integration of essential services. We share stories on the latest technologies and smart city development from industry professionals and legal thought leaders. What makes a community ‘smart’? Why is everyone obsessed with data? How do municipalities integrate 5G infrastructure into their urban design, and how do carriers ensure that local concerns are address...

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Smart cities in Canada: The role of Infrastructure Canada 10.12.2020 22:08

In this episode, Kelly Gillis (Deputy Minister, Infrastructure Canada) joins Dentons Partner,  Michael Ledgett  to discuss the role of Infrastructure Canada in the Smart City space. Kelly and Michael discuss the need to be inclusive of communities of all sizes, the Federal Government’s approach to community engagement, and optimizing private sector innovation and engagement.

Securing social license from the start: Identifying privacy challenges and strategies 24.11.2020 21:06

As the administrator and implementer of a vast number of programs and services, municipalities are the keepers of large amounts of their constituents’ personal information.

Understanding the role of drones in a smart city’s ecosystem 12.11.2020 10:49

What roles will drones play as cities modernize? How will drones support the development and connectedness of smart cities? Listen in as Bashir Khan (Founder and CEO, AirMatrix ) joins Kathryn McCulloch (Dentons Canada) to discuss the opportunities drones present.