Gabriel (Gabe) Batstone

🌟 Delve into our latest blog post spotlighting the Simard Suite of Developer Tools, a cutting-edge solution addressing critical challenges within travel integrations. Explore how Simard tackles intricate data exchange dynamics, enhances system interoperability, and expedites development workflows, reshaping the landscape of travel technology. Don't overlook these pivotal insights! Read more: https://lnkd.in/da4VwMSF

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🚨🚨🚨Last chance to register for the 🟣IFS and Microsoft free in-person event in #Ottawa on futureproofing #defense✈️ 📝Key Topics: 👉The Role of Emerging #Technologies to take Performance-Based #Logistics to the next level 👉Total #Asset Readiness + #EAM & #Interoperability 📧Email - [email protected] now!

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Electronic Monitoring Program Expands to Clarenville Area   The provincial government has expanded the #electronicmonitoring program to the Clarenville region. The region spans from Bellevue to Port Blandford along the Trans-Canada Highway and all of the Bonavista Peninsula.   The program allows for enhanced supervision for offenders on probation and conditional sentence orders where the court has imposed the electronic monitoring condition. It also enhances the supervision of those on a temporary absence from correctional facilities where electronic monitoring is deemed appropriate.   Offenders in the program wear ankle bracelets that provide 24/7 location data to probation officers to help enforce conditions such as curfews and no-contact orders. Electronic monitoring also allows offenders to work and support their families and be contributing members of society.   https://lnkd.in/deA4efTa   "The expansion of electronic monitoring balances enhanced security with the dignity of societal reintegration, demonstrating that effective surveillance can support rehabilitation." ~ Ordan Trabelsi, CEO   #supercom #nasdaq #spcb #electronicmonitoring  #electronicoffendermonitoring #offender 

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🌟 Securing Canada’s Arctic: Engineering and Infrastructure Challenges Ahead🌟 Canada is tackling critical issues in the Arctic with a comprehensive strategy focused on safety, security, and defense. Key aspects include enhancing military presence, improving domain awareness, and boosting emergency management capabilities. This high-stakes strategy is crucial as international interest in the Arctic grows due to climate change and technological advancements. Major Issues in the Canadian Arctic: 1. Climate Change: Rapid environmental changes like melting ice and permafrost. 2. Indigenous Rights and Relations: Strengthening the nation-to-nation relationship with Indigenous peoples. 3. Economic Development: Balancing sustainable economic development with environmental protection. 4. Environmental Protection: Addressing toxic substance accumulation and changes in biodiversity. 5. Sovereignty and Security: Ensuring Canada's sovereignty with increasing international interest. 6. Infrastructure: Improving housing, clean water access, and modern facilities for Arctic communities. This strategy underscores the importance of collaboration among government entities, Indigenous communities, and international partners to create a sustainable and prosperous Arctic region. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g5RRSUwj #Engineering #Infrastructure #ArcticStrategy #ClimateChange #Sovereignty #IndigenousRights #EconomicDevelopment #EnvironmentalProtection

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Revolution is a term used way too often. But revolutionary is the best way to describe current developments in outer space. What might the new "golden era" of space exploration and resource exploitation mean for Canada? https://lnkd.in/dYx5FsWY #spacerace #outerspace #spaceeconomy #cdnpoli #intelligencepriorities #nationalsecurity #spaceexploration #spacetourism #resourceexploration #revolutioninspace #strategicforesight #futureofspace #futuresthinking #strategicmanagement #infrastructure Australia in Space Australian Strategic Policy Institute Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada Canada Infrastructure Bank/ Banque de l'infrastructure du Canada Canada Foundation for Innovation/Fondation canadienne pour l'innovation Vancouver Strategic & Integrated Research Coalition for a Better Future

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This article highlights some of the great recent successes at MDA Space. These include: Skymaker - commercial space robotics Aurora - software-defined digital comms satellites Chorus - next gen SAR constellation (not mentioned in the article) These are all examples of MDA Space combining innovative new approaches with our 50+ year heritage of successful space missions to build the space between proven and possible. https://lnkd.in/eY7BGmna

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🌟 Check out this inspiring case study of how Algonquin Highlands successfully transformed their online presence! 👉https://bit.ly/4bXFwAe See how Govstack is shaping the future of civic engagement! 🖥️💼 #Govstack #GovernmentWebsites #Innovation

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although specific to the City of Toronto, this report offers insights for data sharing in other municipalities https://lnkd.in/g_YDE2hu

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"Accessibility Standard Canada (ASC) announced today that it has officially adopted the European standard EN 301 549:2021 Accessibility requirements for Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). ASC is also releasing it as a National Standard of Canada under the code CAN/ASC - EN 301 549:2024. Adopting and releasing this standard is beneficial for Canada, as it promotes accessibility in ICT products and services nationwide. The standard also incorporates best practices that are already being used by over 30 countries. ASC is making the standard available free of charge, demonstrating Canada’s commitment to removing barriers and providing accessible ICT for everyone. The standard features accessibility requirements on hardware and every digital technology. It includes software, mobile applications, websites, and biometrics. Some federally regulated organizations and provinces and territories in Canada are already using the European standard. Making it a National Standard of Canada aims to encourage broader adoption of this voluntary standard. As a result, it advances accessibility in ICT throughout the country. This significant milestone reinforces ASC’s commitment to inclusivity and accessibility in Canada’s ICT landscape." #AccessibilityInTheNews https://lnkd.in/gBSRf9xH

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DGSI is excited to announce the launch of DGSI 125 - Standards for Planning and Development Applications. This publication marks a significant leap forward in our mission to harmonize data and information requirements for municipal planning application forms across Ontario. What does this mean for municipalities and developers? - Faster Decision-Making: With a unified data and information standard, we can expect quicker processing times for applications. - Enhanced Consistency: A common framework across jurisdictions simplifies the submission process and fosters consistency. - Adaptability: While focusing on essential data and information, there’s room for jurisdictions to add specific local information as required. The DGSI is dedicated to modernizing governance through digital innovation, and DGSI 125 is a key piece of this puzzle. You can download and explore the new voluntary standard on the DGSI website. Let's build a more efficient, responsive, and collaborative planning and development ecosystem. #standardsmatter

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🚀 Speaker Spotlight for DDC 2024! We are excited to announce Dominic Parent, Chief Data Officer at Environment and Climate Change Canada, as one of our featured speakers at the 3rd Annual DAMA Days Canada Conference! 🌟 🎤 Session Topics: The New Chief Data Officer Blueprint & Learn from Canada's Chief Data Officers (Panel & Q&A) Dominic Parent brings over 15 years of experience in data management, analytics, business transformation, and finance to his role as Chief Data Officer for Environment and Climate Change Canada. As a certified CDMP professional and member of DAMA, Dominic is responsible for shaping the strategic direction and governance of data across his organization, ensuring that data quality, security, and accessibility remain at the forefront. His recent work focuses on integrating information and data management principles to maximize data value and ensure AI readiness within government. Dominic’s expertise in driving pragmatic data strategies helps organizations improve data maturity and operational efficiency. In his session, The New Chief Data Officer Blueprint, Dominic will dive into the evolving role of the CDO in government, exploring the new accountabilities and leadership models required for success in today’s digital landscape. This session will provide a clear understanding of how CDOs are reshaping the digital leadership model and offer practical insights into governance and enablement. Attendees will also learn how to align this new model across organizations of different sizes and navigate organizational challenges. Dominic will also join other top Chief Data Officers in the Learn from Canada's Chief Data Officers panel and Q&A, where they will discuss strategies for data governance, analytics, and AI adoption within their departments. 💡 Key Takeaways: ✨Understand the evolving role of the CDO and its impact on digital governance and enablement. ✨Gain insights into practical governance strategies and how to align CDO responsibilities across organizations. ✨Learn directly from Canada’s top Chief Data Officers about their data programs, AI strategies, and how they’re driving organizational transformation. Join Dominic and other top CDOs at DDC 2024 to learn how data is transforming government and business leadership! 🔥 📅 Event Details: October 31 & November 1, 2024 | Ottawa, ON 📍 Register Now to secure your spot at Canada’s leading data management event! 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gETdjiwE #DDC2024 #DataGovernance #ChiefDataOfficer #AIAdoption #DominicParent #GovernmentOfCanada #DigitalTransformation #EnvironmentAndClimateChange #OttawaEvents #NetworkingOpportunity

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Here's an informative webinar from the Federal Nonprofit Data Coalition on the state of Canada's nonprofit #data ecosystem. It includes insights into how digital transformation and #AI are transforming the sector.

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New! ✨ EVENT: Practical Artificial Intelligence Series: Using AI to Analyze Massive-Scale Data 🗓️ September 10, 2024 Did you know that as artificial intelligence tools mature and become more widespread, the Government of Canada is exploring the implementation of AI to improve citizen services, advise policies, and streamline operations? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/guYw7_FF #GCDigital

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Ottawa is a Startup Capital: How Ottawa's Own Veteran-Founded TACTIQL is Equipping Canada's Armed Forces With New Capabilities for Data-Driven Decision-Making in the Field • Read the Story: https://lnkd.in/gqVziKQy As a seasoned veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces, Michael N. intimately understands the potential benefits of leveraging commercial scale and innovation to meet the needs of the military.  However, it wasn’t until his experience pursuing an executive MBA at the Telfer School of Management at the University of Ottawa that Nelson started crafting a vision of how these advantages could be realized. During Nelson’s time at U of O, he cultivated a passion for the complex intersection of military operations, emerging technologies, and entrepreneurial ventures. Motivated by this newfound interest, he left the military after a 12-year career to bootstrap a company that could fulfil military needs using commercially available products.  The result is TACTIQL, a 10-person team that specializes in leveraging AI to generate accurate, high-quality video data from military aircraft that forces can put to work to enhance decision-making in the field. The Ottawa startup is conditioning and enriching the data for seamless interoperability with the internal and external systems employed by the Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes. This involves making the data compatible with military visualization and analytics software. It also requires reliable data transmission in highly mobile and complex field environments that require coordination among multiple joint, allied, and partner forces, including NATO.  It is one of many homegrown innovations with the potential to contribute to NATO DIANA as it is implemented over the coming year. This global network will help facilitate cooperation between military operators and the Alliance’s best and brightest start-ups, scientific researchers, and technology companies to help the Alliance maintain its technological edge It is an honour for our team at Invest Ottawa to collaborate with these Veterans turned Entrepreneurs in many ways...from our IO Accelerator program to Area X.O, our R&D complex for next-gen smart mobility, autonomy and connectivity technologies, an ITB certified Public Research Institution and newly designated NATO DIANA Test Centre. This includes helping test, validate and demonstrate their solutions to safely accelerate technology commercialization and time-to-market. To learn more about TACTIQL: • Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/gqVziKQy • Hear directly from Mike Nelson, Founder at TCXpo 2023: https://lnkd.in/geSXE3xF • Visit: https://www.tactiql.com/ Are you a founder with a defence, public safety and/or security innovation? • To explore how Area X.O could help you achieve your R&D goals, message me or visit www.areaxo.com

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US and Canadian defence procurement needs more diversity in the contractor base. Desperately. "Consolidation affects competition for defense contracts, especially for large contracts; half of defense dollar obligations are awarded via sole-source procurement, though 90 percent of individual contract actions are competed, meaning that the majority of competition occurs for smaller contracts. Decreased competition for critical defense systems leads to higher costs and less innovation; fewer competitors means fewer creative ideas for addressing operational requirements. Reversing this trend will not be easy."

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The latest articles from the Data Science Network for the Federal Public Service newsletter are now available: https://lnkd.in/ehz7hX9m. This month, we discuss • application of machine learning operations in processing the Canadian Consumer Price Index • visualizations and machine learning modelling of rental property data.

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How can Canada bridge the gap in government-industry expertise to improve defence procurement outcomes? Rear-Admiral (Ret’d) Ian Mack’s latest policy brief delves into the transformative potential of the Interchange Canada program. This program facilitates temporary secondments between public servants and private industry, fostering knowledge transfer, enhancing commercial acumen, and strengthening collaboration across sectors. The brief addresses key challenges, including conflict of interest risks and cultural barriers, while proposing safeguards and complementary strategies to ensure success. With robust ethical frameworks, Interchange Canada has the potential to unlock innovative solutions for Canada’s defence procurement landscape. Explore the full policy brief here: https://lnkd.in/e98srrP7 #PolicyBrief #Canada #PublicPrivatePartnerships #Innovation #Collaboration

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