Canada’s post COVID-19 economy will see more automation, particularly in the retail and manufacturing sectors.

As we move out of the first wave of COVID-19, there is already concern about how the world will endure a second wave, particularly when it comes to our fragile economy.

We spoke with economics Professor Jean-Paul Lam in advance of the Federal Government’s ‘fiscal snapshot’ to learn about his concerns, and what he is looking for in the information expected to be released today.

Government by Zoom meeting? Is that what we’re doing, and is it good for our democracy?

Political science professor Emmett Macfarlane helps us understand what’s happening in Ottawa right now and whether or not virtual Parliament is here to stay.

There is a lot of information online about COVID-19 and what people can do to protect themselves. But how do we sort out the good advice from the bad?

 Professor Shana MacDonald, an expert in the relationship between technology and public discourse, explains how to spot fake information online, and talks about why we should be vigilant about what we share.