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While the spotlight shines on politicians during the federal election campaign, another, quieter force ensures the continuity of government: Canada’s federal public service. Michael Wernick, former Clerk of the Privy Council, explains how elected officials and public servants engage in constant dialogue to keep government functioning and implement public policies.
Discover Canada’s legislative process and the democratic principles that underpin it with a new interactive online course from the University of Ottawa. In a featured segment of this multimedia project, Professor John Mark Keyes explains why Canadian democracy goes far beyond simple majority rule.
Jurivision and students from the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law had the opportunity to interview the Privacy Commissioner of Canada. During this insightful discussion, they explored the Commissioner’s career and delved into the pressing issues surrounding privacy, particularly in the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence.
In 2025 the Supreme Court of Canada will celebrate its 150th anniversary. For this occasion, the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law with a group of professors, students and audio-visual creators are working together to deliver to Canadians a digital experience that will allow the Canadian public to discover this important legal institution.
