Copy of Green Affordable Housing in London, EV Adoption, and AI in the Public Sector
Peter Fragiskatos, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities. Image source: https://x.com/pfragiskatos/status

Copy of Green Affordable Housing in London, EV Adoption, and AI in the Public Sector


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Canada Invests in Green Affordable Housing in London

In an effort to pave the way toward a more sustainable future, the Canadian government has announced a significant investment aimed at enhancing energy efficiency in residential buildings across London, Ontario. With a growing emphasis on reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, the initiative targets the affordability and resilience of housing, ensuring that all Canadians, regardless of income, can benefit from a greener, more sustainable lifestyle.

Peter Fragiskatos, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities. Image source: https://x.com/pfragiskatos/status/1823017093073182932?s=46&t=p4lFEPcgf9Fr62eZ-cDyUA
Peter Fragiskatos, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities. Image source:

Accelerating Canada’s Shift to Electric Vehicles: Grassroots Initiatives and Government Support

Across Canada, the landscape of transportation is changing rapidly, with electric vehicles (EVs) becoming a more common sight on the roads. This transition is not just about new cars—it’s a nationwide movement that touches everything from job creation in manufacturing to affordable and sustainable transportation options for communities. As more Canadian families embrace EVs, the financial benefits are clear: significant savings on fuel costs are just the beginning. At the same time, public transportation is also evolving, with electric and hydrogen buses, along with e-bikes, offering low-cost alternatives for people of all ages and income levels.


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AI in the Public Sector: Balancing Innovation and Security

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming Canadian government operations, balancing innovation with the need for responsible and secure implementation. Cate Takemori, Public Sector Lead at Microsoft Canada, discusses how to navigate this evolving landscape.

The use of generative AI (Gen AI) in the workplace is not just a future possibility—it’s a present reality. According to the latest Work Trend Index, a new report from Microsoft and LinkedIn, 62% of Canadian knowledge workers are already using AI at work. This widespread adoption is driven by the benefits AI offers in terms of time saving, increased productivity, and the reduction of mundane tasks—an enticing prospect for government employees who are often bogged down by routine, administrative work.

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AI for Public Sector – How Government can Leverage Generative AI for Impact

Interview with Paul Zikopoulos – Vice President, IBM Skills Vitality and Enablement

In our latest episode of CGE Radio, J. Richard Jones speaks with Paul Zikopoulos, Vice President, IBM Skills Vitality and Enablement about artificial intelligence you can trust and deploy at scale in government / public sector.

Paul is a renowned writer and speaker on AI and Big Data, consulted by “60 Minutes” and NATO generals. Named on numerous global “Experts to Follow” and “Thought Leader” lists, he has authored 21 books and over 360 articles. At IBM, Paul directs strategic initiatives for the IBM Technology Unit’s sales and learning programs. He actively promotes Women in Technology, winning IBM Canada’s “Women in Technology Ally of the Year” and serving on several advisory boards. Despite his success, Paul stays grounded, always learning from his experiences and his daughter Chlo?. Follow him on Twitter at @BigData_paulz.

IBM is a leading global hybrid cloud and AI, and consulting services provider, helping clients in more than 175 countries capitalize on insights from their data, streamline business processes, reduce costs and gain the competitive edge in their industries. Nearly 3,800 government and corporate entities in critical infrastructure areas such as financial services, telecommunications and healthcare rely on IBM’s hybrid cloud platform and Red Hat OpenShift to affect their digital transformations quickly, efficiently, and securely. IBM’s breakthrough innovations in AI, quantum computing, industry-specific cloud solutions and business services deliver open and flexible options to their clients. All of this is backed by IBM’s legendary commitment to trust, transparency, responsibility, inclusivity, and service. For more information, visit www.ibm.com

In this episode:

  • How public sector should organize to prepare for generative AI
  • How Generative AI can help in Canada and abroad
  • The practical use cases that IBM focusses its innovation around
  • How IBMs work with AI differ from others
  • And more!

AI for Public Sector - How Government can Leverage Generative AI for Impact. Interview with Paul Zikopoulos. Vice President, IBM Skills Vitality and Enablement.

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