The intersection of law and technology is transforming how we understand and govern the digital landscape. Learn how our researchers are tackling the challenges and opportunities posed by cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence. See how a trio of researchers has used legal data analytics to gain a deeper understanding of Canada's highest court, and explore how Professor Amy Salyzyn invited Ontario students to dream up creative ways of using technology to address the access to justice gap. Explore the award-winning research of the Open AIR network as it drives innovation in Africa, and discover the contributions of thought leaders like Professor Florian Martin-Bariteau and Professor Teresa Scassa, both of whom were recognized in 2024 for their leadership on the regulation and governance of digital technologies. See how these and other voices are shaping the future of law in the digital age as legal frameworks evolve to address emerging challenges and guide technological progress.
Research Report 2023-2024
Law and Technology
This page provides a glimpse of some of the major research initiatives taking place in the area of Law and Technology, including our leaders in the emerging field of AI regulation, our excellent research award winners, and the multiple ways that our experts are shaping technology policy in Canada.
Shaping the future through technology
AI conference
AI conference
Shaping AI for just futures: Close-up on the global landscape of AI regulation
To shed light on the international AI scene, leading academics from around the world visited uOttawa to explore the future of AI in society.
Legal data analytics
Legal data analytics
Decoding the Court: Legal data insights from the Supreme Court of Canada
An innovative new collection uses cutting-edge legal data analytics to provide an unprecedented understanding of Canada's highest court.
Designing legal apps
Designing legal apps
Ontario Students Bring Creativity and Technology to the Access to Justice Gap
Professor Amy Salyzyn is interested in how technology can be used to facilitate more effective access to justice.
Recognizing excellence
SSHRC Impact Awards
SSHRC Impact Awards
Recognizing Africa’s innovation revolution: Open AIR receives Impact award
Solutions to some of society’s most important challenges require the right regulatory environment to drive innovation.
Research award
Research award
Dr. Florian Martin-Bariteau recognized for advancing technology frontiers
Is AI safe? Can cryptocurrencies be regulated? How can we govern the quantum era? Dr. Florian Martin-Bariteau is embracing these questions.
Privacy Leader in Academia
Privacy Leader in Academia
Canada’s privacy thought leader: Teresa Scassa wins PICCASO Canada Award
In recognition her exceptional thought leadership in Canadian information law and policy, Dr. Teresa Scassa won the inaugural PICCASO Canada Award.
Impact on policy in AI and beyond
AI strategy
AI strategy
AI Ministerial Roundtable on AI in the public service
Dr. Florian Martin-Bariteau and Dr. Teresa Scassa were invited to join a critical conversation to design Canada’s AI strategy for the public sector.
Bill C-27
Bill C-27
Michael Geist and Teresa Scassa discuss data protection and AI
Dr. Michael Geist and Dr. Teresa Scassa appeared before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Industry and Technology.
Legislative Assembly, Ontario
Legislative Assembly, Ontario
Teresa Scassa addresses the use of AI in hiring
The growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools has become a widespread trend in the workplace.
NetMundial+10
NetMundial+10
Florian Martin-Bariteau contributes to strengthening global digital policy
Internet governance, and more generally the global governance of digital issues, is at a turning point.
Bill C-11
Bill C-11
Michael Geist discusses support for Canadian and Indigenous content at the CRTC
On December 5, 2023, Dr. Michael Geist appeared before the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC).