<![CDATA[Infrastructure & Strategic Innovation Chat]]>1c50235f-4335-5ed2-b284-674ebd53be30Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:44:11 +0000Captivate.fmDentonshttps://artwork.captivate.fm/d03fbf30-7a9e-4262-90b5-930511309e54/Brand-194912-Webpage-banner-for-Infrastructure-Strategic-Innova.jpgInfrastructure & Strategic Innovation ChatDentonsDentonsDentons 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 addressed? From a socio-economic standpoint, what does the future hold for smart cities? Learn about all these topics and more.https://dentons-smart-cities-podcast.captivate.fmfalseepisodicnopodcastRedefining “Smart” in an Age of AI, Connected Systems & Data, panel at the Smart Cities Expo World Congress in BarcelonaRedefining “Smart” in an Age of AI, Connected Systems & Data, panel at the Smart Cities Expo World Congress in BarcelonaIn this episode, Kat Sliwa, Partner in Toronto and leader of the Dentons Municipal Planning, Land Use and Development Law group, moderates a dynamic discussion from the Smart Cities Expo World Congress in Barcelona with Todd Daubert, Partner in Washington, DC and head of the Dentons US Technology Privacy & Cybersecurity team. The panel also features:

  • Taj Forer — Chief Product Officer, H&S Ventures and Litehouse
  • Megan Higgins — Partner and Data Intelligence Leader, PwC UK
  • Jacqueline Lu — CEO and Founder, Helpful Places, and Urbanist-in-Residence at the School of Cities at the University of Toronto

Together, they explore how the concept of a “smart city” has evolved from a focus on automation and efficiency to a landscape shaped by AI, machine learning and pervasive connectivity.

In an era of rapid innovation, ensuring that AI-driven systems serve people first is key to building sustainable, connected and inclusive communities. Success also depends on maintaining a focus on real-world challenges and selecting technology that is appropriate for the task, rather than being sidetracked by every new capability emerging tools present.

The panel emphasizes that successful smart cities are not built on technology alone. Public trust, transparent governance and meaningful community engagement are central to creating urban environments that serve people first. They also examine the challenges of navigating increasingly interconnected systems that span public and private domains and discuss strategies for applying technology thoughtfully to solve real-world urban problems.

]]>In this episode, Kat Sliwa, Partner in Toronto and leader of the Dentons Municipal Planning, Land Use and Development Law group, moderates a dynamic discussion from the Smart Cities Expo World Congress in Barcelona with Todd Daubert, Partner in Washington, DC and head of the Dentons US Technology Privacy & Cybersecurity team. The panel also features:

  • Taj Forer — Chief Product Officer, H&S Ventures and Litehouse
  • Megan Higgins — Partner and Data Intelligence Leader, PwC UK
  • Jacqueline Lu — CEO and Founder, Helpful Places, and Urbanist-in-Residence at the School of Cities at the University of Toronto

Together, they explore how the concept of a “smart city” has evolved from a focus on automation and efficiency to a landscape shaped by AI, machine learning and pervasive connectivity.

In an era of rapid innovation, ensuring that AI-driven systems serve people first is key to building sustainable, connected and inclusive communities. Success also depends on maintaining a focus on real-world challenges and selecting technology that is appropriate for the task, rather than being sidetracked by every new capability emerging tools present.

The panel emphasizes that successful smart cities are not built on technology alone. Public trust, transparent governance and meaningful community engagement are central to creating urban environments that serve people first. They also examine the challenges of navigating increasingly interconnected systems that span public and private domains and discuss strategies for applying technology thoughtfully to solve real-world urban problems.

]]>d6636e38-5564-41c6-afac-3cd6156cc061Mon, 15 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -040041:06falsefull2828The Basque’s Intelligent GemThe Basque’s Intelligent GemDentons is proud to share this special episode in partnership with the Intelligent Community Forum. Lou Zacharilla, ICF co-founder, speaks with Iñaki Gaztelu, the new Director of Modernization for the City of Bilbao, about the city’s remarkable journey from post-industrial decline to international recognition as a model smart city.

They explore how Bilbao’s digital modernization initiatives and deep citizen engagement have driven sustainable human-centered urban transformation and discuss the strategies that will guide the city’s next chapter. This episode offers valuable insights for anyone interested in creating inclusive connected and technologically empowered communities.

]]>Dentons is proud to share this special episode in partnership with the Intelligent Community Forum. Lou Zacharilla, ICF co-founder, speaks with Iñaki Gaztelu, the new Director of Modernization for the City of Bilbao, about the city’s remarkable journey from post-industrial decline to international recognition as a model smart city.

They explore how Bilbao’s digital modernization initiatives and deep citizen engagement have driven sustainable human-centered urban transformation and discuss the strategies that will guide the city’s next chapter. This episode offers valuable insights for anyone interested in creating inclusive connected and technologically empowered communities.

]]>c46ed6c9-288c-40af-b37f-e255bb44d470Fri, 12 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -040029:59falsefull2727Exploring the Advantages of Private Smart Cities and the Path to Efficient Urban InnovationExploring the Advantages of Private Smart Cities and the Path to Efficient Urban InnovationIn this episode, Todd Daubert dives into the concept of "private smart cities" and how they’re transforming urban spaces through technology. Unlike traditional smart cities, which rely on multi-departmental coordination, private smart cities benefit from centralized decision-making, allowing a single network to support everything from security to public transit. This streamlined approach cuts costs, boosts efficiency, and enhances access to services like Wi-Fi, education, and healthcare. Todd discusses how these cities could set new standards for innovation and social equity, showcasing the potential for tech-driven solutions to address urban challenges in powerful ways.

]]>In this episode, Todd Daubert dives into the concept of "private smart cities" and how they’re transforming urban spaces through technology. Unlike traditional smart cities, which rely on multi-departmental coordination, private smart cities benefit from centralized decision-making, allowing a single network to support everything from security to public transit. This streamlined approach cuts costs, boosts efficiency, and enhances access to services like Wi-Fi, education, and healthcare. Todd discusses how these cities could set new standards for innovation and social equity, showcasing the potential for tech-driven solutions to address urban challenges in powerful ways.

]]>540af3b3-8932-482c-a327-ca3551a92ad8Thu, 07 Nov 2024 09:00:00 -040022:11falsefull2626Smart cities & data insights: How universities shape the future of urban planningSmart cities & data insights: How universities shape the future of urban planningExplore the pivotal role of universities as key partners in building smarter, more sustainable cities. This episode dives into how universities provide critical research capacity, acting as community anchors and supporting municipalities with innovative solutions like housing accelerators. We’ll discuss the benefits of university-municipality partnerships, from data-driven insights to transformative urban planning, as well as the unique challenges these collaborations face. Featuring real-world examples, such as C4C’s work with the Municipality of Lakeshore, this episode uncovers how these partnerships are shaping the cities of tomorrow.

]]>Explore the pivotal role of universities as key partners in building smarter, more sustainable cities. This episode dives into how universities provide critical research capacity, acting as community anchors and supporting municipalities with innovative solutions like housing accelerators. We’ll discuss the benefits of university-municipality partnerships, from data-driven insights to transformative urban planning, as well as the unique challenges these collaborations face. Featuring real-world examples, such as C4C’s work with the Municipality of Lakeshore, this episode uncovers how these partnerships are shaping the cities of tomorrow.

]]>94d27bb8-ce69-44b6-9c96-3a8aa579a7caTue, 05 Nov 2024 09:00:00 -040029:31falsefull2525Why are public-private collaborations important to smart cities?Why are public-private collaborations important to smart cities?In this episode, Amer Pasalic speaks with William Muller, Vice President of Business Development at Seoul Robotics, to explore emerging traffic technologies smart cities are using to enhance efficiency and safety for their communities.

]]>In this episode, Amer Pasalic speaks with William Muller, Vice President of Business Development at Seoul Robotics, to explore emerging traffic technologies smart cities are using to enhance efficiency and safety for their communities.

]]>d9aa4702-3604-4b14-94b2-e6b5ad423aa5Thu, 24 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -040027:45falsefull2424What comes first for implementing a smart city; The chicken and egg problem in broadbandWhat comes first for implementing a smart city; The chicken and egg problem in broadbandIn this episode, Monica Song has a policy discussion on broadband with Ian Scott, former Chair of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). They discuss barriers, opportunities and topics like how well prepared Canada is for scaling up to seamless online access across cities and metropolitan regions. If you would like to watch the video recording of this podcast, please click here.

]]>In this episode, Monica Song has a policy discussion on broadband with Ian Scott, former Chair of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). They discuss barriers, opportunities and topics like how well prepared Canada is for scaling up to seamless online access across cities and metropolitan regions. If you would like to watch the video recording of this podcast, please click here.

]]>739443ac-89d7-4644-b395-473267ead41bMon, 10 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -040029:09falsefull2323Why every smart city needs smart densityWhy every smart city needs smart densityIn this episode, Diana Doracin speaks with Naama Blonder who is an architect and urban designer and the co-founder of the architecture firm Smart Density, about how smart density contributes to smart mobility.

]]>In this episode, Diana Doracin speaks with Naama Blonder who is an architect and urban designer and the co-founder of the architecture firm Smart Density, about how smart density contributes to smart mobility.

]]>1cc92d15-6f97-4556-9d75-68a24416e706Tue, 09 May 2023 09:00:00 -040022:31falsefull2222Bridging the digital divideBridging the digital divideIn this episode, Katarzyna Sliwa speaks with Larry Williams, President and CEO of the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), about some of the key challenges in bridging the digital divide between urban and rural cities, with a focus on Georgia.

]]>In this episode, Katarzyna Sliwa speaks with Larry Williams, President and CEO of the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), about some of the key challenges in bridging the digital divide between urban and rural cities, with a focus on Georgia.

]]>4f864410-531e-4344-8dc3-08c975b73207Wed, 22 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -040018:07falsefull2121How geothermal energy systems contribute to sustainable developmentHow geothermal energy systems contribute to sustainable developmentIn this episode, Diana Betlej speaks with Kevin Beaudette, Director of Mid-Rise at Caivan Communities, to discuss the benefits of implementing geothermal energy into new development projects from a developer and consumer perspective.

]]>In this episode, Diana Betlej speaks with Kevin Beaudette, Director of Mid-Rise at Caivan Communities, to discuss the benefits of implementing geothermal energy into new development projects from a developer and consumer perspective.

]]>15afd246-588c-4607-8bd8-712783cf2eadTue, 18 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -040008:10falsefull2020Bringing communities along on the smart city journeyBringing communities along on the smart city journeyIn this episode, Katarzyna Sliwa speaks with Shannon Brushe, Partner at Dentons Global Advisors, to discuss the communications challenges companies and consumers are facing in the transition to smarter cities and the forward thinking needed to ensure key stakeholders are engaged throughout the process.

]]>In this episode, Katarzyna Sliwa speaks with Shannon Brushe, Partner at Dentons Global Advisors, to discuss the communications challenges companies and consumers are facing in the transition to smarter cities and the forward thinking needed to ensure key stakeholders are engaged throughout the process.

]]>eace63af-9aaa-41c5-9365-bc040bb9e3bcMon, 22 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -040019:05falsefull1919Dentons joins IBI Group-led Smart City SandboxDentons joins IBI Group-led Smart City SandboxIn this episode, Kat Sliwa speaks with Rahul Mehra , Director, Senior Practice Lead Intelligent Systems at IBI Group to speak about Dentons becoming the newest member of IBI’s Smart Cities Sandbox. They touch on some of today’s hot topics like gas prices and electric vehicles, broadband requirements for a smart city and digital twinning.

]]>In this episode, Kat Sliwa speaks with Rahul Mehra , Director, Senior Practice Lead Intelligent Systems at IBI Group to speak about Dentons becoming the newest member of IBI’s Smart Cities Sandbox. They touch on some of today’s hot topics like gas prices and electric vehicles, broadband requirements for a smart city and digital twinning.

]]>1977881e-32df-4372-9df2-b6f1aa70a862Wed, 30 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -040023:07falsefull1818Using technology to improve the development processUsing technology to improve the development processIn this episode, Dentons counsel, Mary Ellen Bench sits down with Arash Shahi, CEO at AECO Innovation Lab and Ralph Kaminski, CBO at the Town of Oakville to talk about using standards, policy and technology to reduce red tape and improve the development process.

]]>In this episode, Dentons counsel, Mary Ellen Bench sits down with Arash Shahi, CEO at AECO Innovation Lab and Ralph Kaminski, CBO at the Town of Oakville to talk about using standards, policy and technology to reduce red tape and improve the development process.

]]>ad50b4c6-17b5-4518-aabe-e90183783045Mon, 31 Jan 2022 09:00:00 -040037:10falsefull1717Expanding high-speed internet across CanadaExpanding high-speed internet across CanadaIn this episode, John Casola, CIO of Canada Infrastructure Bank joins Dentons Partner, Michael Ledgett to discuss how rural municipalities and indigenous communities are partnering with private sector telecom developers and investors to build and operate fiber optic cable backbones to bring high speed internet to public and private users.

]]>In this episode, John Casola, CIO of Canada Infrastructure Bank joins Dentons Partner, Michael Ledgett to discuss how rural municipalities and indigenous communities are partnering with private sector telecom developers and investors to build and operate fiber optic cable backbones to bring high speed internet to public and private users.

]]>efcc1400-9812-4aa0-98a9-6269a14b6022Mon, 10 Jan 2022 09:00:00 -040029:45falsefull1616Smart sustainable communities from the ground upSmart sustainable communities from the ground upIn our latest episode, Kat Sliwa sits down with Tim Cane, Director of Growth, Mike Melinyshyn, CFO/Director of Corporate Service at the Town of Innisfil and with Nathalie Waelbroech, Project Designer at IBI as they discuss Canadian municipalities changing the way things are done.

]]>In our latest episode, Kat Sliwa sits down with Tim Cane, Director of Growth, Mike Melinyshyn, CFO/Director of Corporate Service at the Town of Innisfil and with Nathalie Waelbroech, Project Designer at IBI as they discuss Canadian municipalities changing the way things are done.

]]>349521e9-b4d3-4bf6-a417-316c85a91b0aFri, 10 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -040047:48falsefull1515Waterfront Toronto and what makes a city "smart"?Waterfront Toronto and what makes a city "smart"?In this episode, Katarzyna Sliwa sits down with Chantal Bernier, National Practice Leader Privacy and Cybersecurity, Dentons, and Kristina Verner, Vice President, Innovation, Sustainability & Prosperity, Waterfront Toronto to discuss what makes a city 'smart'. On the Sidewalk Labs Quayside project, Chantal acted as privacy counsel to Waterfront Toronto, alongside Kristina, who led the project. They provided an overview on how they worked together to design Waterfront Toronto while ensuring privacy rights are respected.

]]>In this episode, Katarzyna Sliwa sits down with Chantal Bernier, National Practice Leader Privacy and Cybersecurity, Dentons, and Kristina Verner, Vice President, Innovation, Sustainability & Prosperity, Waterfront Toronto to discuss what makes a city 'smart'. On the Sidewalk Labs Quayside project, Chantal acted as privacy counsel to Waterfront Toronto, alongside Kristina, who led the project. They provided an overview on how they worked together to design Waterfront Toronto while ensuring privacy rights are respected.

]]>22fc3ca6-bcd6-4c6e-9ef8-f764b52792d8Mon, 04 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -040048:41falsefull1414Proptech, smart buildings, and digital twiningProptech, smart buildings, and digital twiningHow will proptech impact the future of construction? How can a digital twin assist with identifying and optimizing the static and active assets within a building? What is a digital twin? How is construction technology reinventing the relationship between the physical space and unseen assets. Learn more about these questions and more as Katarzyna Sliwa (Dentons Canada LLP) discusses opportunities around smart building with Terry Olynyk (President and Managing Director, Multiplex Canada).

]]>How will proptech impact the future of construction? How can a digital twin assist with identifying and optimizing the static and active assets within a building? What is a digital twin? How is construction technology reinventing the relationship between the physical space and unseen assets. Learn more about these questions and more as Katarzyna Sliwa (Dentons Canada LLP) discusses opportunities around smart building with Terry Olynyk (President and Managing Director, Multiplex Canada).

]]>1c110b97-cb56-4d63-b29b-57a747d64a21Thu, 09 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -040026:15falsefull1313Top 5 Things Privacy Officers need to know about the CPPATop 5 Things Privacy Officers need to know about the CPPAThe introduction of Bill C-11, the new Consumer Privacy Protection Act (CPPA), could change the privacy landscape in Canada leaving many chief privacy officers wondering what the next steps are and should be. In this episode of Smart Cities Chat Series podcast, Chantal Bernier, National Practice Leader, Privacy and Cybersecurity, outlines the top five considerations every privacy officer needs to know about the CPPA.

]]>The introduction of Bill C-11, the new Consumer Privacy Protection Act (CPPA), could change the privacy landscape in Canada leaving many chief privacy officers wondering what the next steps are and should be. In this episode of Smart Cities Chat Series podcast, Chantal Bernier, National Practice Leader, Privacy and Cybersecurity, outlines the top five considerations every privacy officer needs to know about the CPPA.

]]>0f2d6b98-9225-44cb-b437-b39bf1cb150cThu, 08 Jul 2021 09:00:00 -040014:19falsefull1212From autonomous vehicles to smart cities: privacy implicationsFrom autonomous vehicles to smart cities: privacy implicationsDescription: In this episode, Karl Schober and Kelly Osaka sit down with Mary Ellen Bench and Anca Sattler and discuss how smart cities harness advances in sustainable technology and give rise to autonomous vehicles, as well as exploring the privacy implications of modernizing digital, physical and social infrastructure.

]]>Description: In this episode, Karl Schober and Kelly Osaka sit down with Mary Ellen Bench and Anca Sattler and discuss how smart cities harness advances in sustainable technology and give rise to autonomous vehicles, as well as exploring the privacy implications of modernizing digital, physical and social infrastructure.

]]>dae114cf-aaa3-4f5a-9710-0348b34d724aThu, 10 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -040024:03falsefull1111A fireside chat with AirMatrix: How drones fit into the smart city ecosystemA fireside chat with AirMatrix: How drones fit into the smart city ecosystemDrones offer the ability to go where people aren’t, and do things that people can’t. This gives rise to countless opportunities to increase connectivity and modernize infrastructure in urban environments. In this episode, Bashir Kahn (Founder and CEO, AirMatrix) joins Kathryn McCulloch (Dentons Canada LLP) to discuss some of these use cases, as well as the regulatory and technological challenges to driving drones forward in Canada.

]]>Drones offer the ability to go where people aren’t, and do things that people can’t. This gives rise to countless opportunities to increase connectivity and modernize infrastructure in urban environments. In this episode, Bashir Kahn (Founder and CEO, AirMatrix) joins Kathryn McCulloch (Dentons Canada LLP) to discuss some of these use cases, as well as the regulatory and technological challenges to driving drones forward in Canada.

]]>e637867b-f6c3-47d1-b5c2-16065cdff6c0Mon, 05 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -040024:16falsefull1010Intellectual property issues at the heart of smart citiesIntellectual property issues at the heart of smart citiesIoT as well as third party collaboration and co-development are central to Smart City technologies.

]]>IoT as well as third party collaboration and co-development are central to Smart City technologies.

]]>6404db3d-9f6e-46dd-87e6-51146ca186f7Tue, 30 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -040019:57falsefull99Smart cities roadmap to recoverySmart cities roadmap to recoveryCities have been at the forefront of the COVID-19 crisis. Online shopping and teleworking are now the norm, and digital infrastructure is more important than ever. The pandemic has highlighted the massive equity challenge faced in our Cities and across the country. From a socio-economic standpoint, what does the future hold for Cities? Chris Murray (City Manager, City of Toronto) joins Michael Ledgett (Dentons Canada LLP) to discuss the City of Toronto’s strategies for building a renewed Toronto out of the pandemic. 

]]>Cities have been at the forefront of the COVID-19 crisis. Online shopping and teleworking are now the norm, and digital infrastructure is more important than ever. The pandemic has highlighted the massive equity challenge faced in our Cities and across the country. From a socio-economic standpoint, what does the future hold for Cities? Chris Murray (City Manager, City of Toronto) joins Michael Ledgett (Dentons Canada LLP) to discuss the City of Toronto’s strategies for building a renewed Toronto out of the pandemic. 

]]>bbc24ca7-cae5-489e-a6a9-d552b7e90b17Mon, 15 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -040028:12falsefull88The power of data for smart citiesThe power of data for smart citiesThe Smart Cities space moves fast. Intelligent infrastructure is becoming essential. Data is helping to innovate in the Smart Cities space, but also gives rise to new legal issues which need to be handled with care. In this episode, Jody Becker (Chief Strategy Officer & EVP Infrastructure Services & Technology) joins Kirsten Thompson (Dentons Canada LLP) and Karl Schober (Dentons Canada LLP) to discuss developments in the Smart Cities space, issues regarding data transparency and ownership of data, cross-border transfers of information, and futureproofing future projects.

]]>The Smart Cities space moves fast. Intelligent infrastructure is becoming essential. Data is helping to innovate in the Smart Cities space, but also gives rise to new legal issues which need to be handled with care. In this episode, Jody Becker (Chief Strategy Officer & EVP Infrastructure Services & Technology) joins Kirsten Thompson (Dentons Canada LLP) and Karl Schober (Dentons Canada LLP) to discuss developments in the Smart Cities space, issues regarding data transparency and ownership of data, cross-border transfers of information, and futureproofing future projects.

]]>2d843b36-a0b0-4775-ad47-a94a8a6f4bdbThu, 04 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -040028:10falsefull77Smart mobilitySmart mobilityAs zero emission and autonomous vehicle technology becomes increasingly commonplace, how can transit agencies and governments use these technologies to move more people via low carbon, smart modes of transportation? Where does Canada fall among early adopters of these technologies? 

]]>As zero emission and autonomous vehicle technology becomes increasingly commonplace, how can transit agencies and governments use these technologies to move more people via low carbon, smart modes of transportation? Where does Canada fall among early adopters of these technologies? 

]]>d04f48ad-e8b4-4bb2-94cb-21f66d899f88Thu, 11 Feb 2021 09:00:00 -040029:25falsefull66Communities from the ground upCommunities from the ground upWhat makes a community ‘smart’? How do planners, developers, and municipalities leverage smart technologies to plan for and create communities based on principles of healthy, sustainable development? In this episode, Agnes Koc (Manager, Marketing and Communications, Dorsay Development Corporation) and Mary Ellen Bench (Dentons Canada LLP) discuss Veraine, the smart, healthy and sustainable community planned in Northeast Pickering. 

]]>What makes a community ‘smart’? How do planners, developers, and municipalities leverage smart technologies to plan for and create communities based on principles of healthy, sustainable development? In this episode, Agnes Koc (Manager, Marketing and Communications, Dorsay Development Corporation) and Mary Ellen Bench (Dentons Canada LLP) discuss Veraine, the smart, healthy and sustainable community planned in Northeast Pickering. 

]]>9bbaa34a-ccfb-4134-ad05-9be8bf484c43Mon, 01 Feb 2021 09:00:00 -040021:04falsefull555G Network deployment - Enabling an essential driver of smart city solutions5G Network deployment - Enabling an essential driver of smart city solutionsIn this episode, Shawn Slack (Director, Information Technology and Chief Information Officer, City of Mississauga) and Paul Cowling (Senior Vice-President, General Counsel & Regulatory Affairs, Shaw Communications Inc.) join Monica Song (Dentons Canada LLP) to discuss the challenges and opportunities that 5G networks present to municipalities. How do municipalities integrate 5G infrastructure into their urban design, and how carriers ensure that local concerns are addressed?

]]>In this episode, Shawn Slack (Director, Information Technology and Chief Information Officer, City of Mississauga) and Paul Cowling (Senior Vice-President, General Counsel & Regulatory Affairs, Shaw Communications Inc.) join Monica Song (Dentons Canada LLP) to discuss the challenges and opportunities that 5G networks present to municipalities. How do municipalities integrate 5G infrastructure into their urban design, and how carriers ensure that local concerns are addressed?

]]>605cdd1b-fb47-4a40-ae67-af20ed9e9777Fri, 15 Jan 2021 09:00:00 -040027:39falsefull44Smart cities in Canada: The role of Infrastructure CanadaSmart cities in Canada: The role of Infrastructure CanadaIn 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.

]]>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.

]]>948dde2f-0a5a-4933-85ae-905d923c532eThu, 10 Dec 2020 09:00:00 -040022:08falsefull1331Securing social license from the start: Identifying privacy challenges and strategiesSecuring social license from the start: Identifying privacy challenges and strategiesAs the administrator and implementer of a vast number of programs and services, municipalities are the keepers of large amounts of their constituents’ personal information.

]]>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.

]]>aaeea5af-ac38-471f-87fe-1cfdf31e544eTue, 24 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -040021:06falsefull22Understanding the role of drones in a smart city’s ecosystemUnderstanding the role of drones in a smart city’s ecosystemWhat 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.

]]>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.

]]>5ef70f34-4b9e-45a3-b055-b3e34271ea1aThu, 12 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -040010:49falsefull11