Public Policy Conference – What’s Driving Crime Today?: How Old School Criminals are Using New School Technology

On September 27, join us for this symposium which will include subject matter experts from fields including policing, justice, academia, media, and the private sector to examine what’s driving crime today. 

The event will commence with the morning keynote exploring how old school criminals are using new school technology by examining geo-political, socio-economic, and technology crime drivers.

The first panel then assesses the exponential impact of AI/IT on public safety and public trust – particularly the impacts on human rights and privacy rights.

The afternoon keynote speaker will explain of how the entire justice system can better use data and technology to drive “crime” down while driving “justice” up.

The day ends with the second panel session on the role of the media, academia, and activists in shaping the current and future state of crime and justice.

– CONFERENCE SCHEDULE –

8:30 – 9:00am – Coffee

9:00 – 9:15am – Land Recognition & Welcome – Massey Principal Jonathan Rose & Massey College’s Chair in Public Policy Tom Axworthy

9:15 – 10:00am – Morning Keynote – What’s Driving Crime Today; How Old School Criminals are Using New School Technology – by former Ottawa Police Chief, Peter Sloly

10:00 -11:30am – Panel 1 –  The Genie is out of the Bottle; Assessing the Impact of AI/IT on Public Safety & Public Trust

Moderated by Peter Sloly. Panelists include Justice Jodie-Lynn Waddilove, Lawyer Ritesh Kotak, former Privacy Commissioner Dr. Ann Cavoukian, and Peel Region Police Service’s Director of IT and Innovation, Tony Ventura

11:30am – 12:00pm – Lunch/Break 

12:00 – 1:00pm – Afternoon Keynote – Driving Down Injustice; Using IT to Unify the Justice System – by former Ontario Attorney General, Michael Bryant

1:00 – 2:30pm – Panel 2 – Making Sense of ‘IT’ All – The Role of Journalists, Academics, and Activists in the Future of Public Safety 

Moderated by Toronto Star reporter Jim Rankin. Panelists include Toronto Star crime reporter Wendy Gillis, Activist Chris Williams and UofT Professor Julius Haag

2:30 – 3:00pm – Event Summary and Vote of Thanks 

Please register to attend below.

Registration ends 48 hours in advance.