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 Jeremy de Beer, Professor Florian Martin-Bariteau and Professor Teresa Scassa, all 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.
2023-2025: Law and Technology
Biennial Research Report
Law, technology and innovation: Research that is navigating the future.
Shaping the future through technology
Canada Research Chairs
Jeremy de Beer awarded CRC in Innovation and Intellectual Property Law
A global thought leader on innovation and intellectual property, Jeremy de Beer has been awarded a CRC in Innovation and Intellectual Property Law.
Canada Research Chairs
Teresa Scassa renewed as Canada Research Chair in Information Law and Policy
A renowned scholar in the fields of data governance and AI regulation, Dr. Teresa Scassa has been renewed as a CRC in Information Law and Policy.
The future of AI
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
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
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.
Consumer-first policies
Advocating for greater transparency and fairness in Canada’s telecom market
CIPPIC, Professor Marina Pavlović and a group of law students submitted interventions to the CRTC.
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).
Recognizing excellence
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.
Shared successes
Empowering innovation: Jeremy de Beer elected to Royal Society of Canada
Professor de Beer is internationally recognized for his research on intellectual property (IP) and open collaborative innovation.
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
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.
We Robot 2025
Marina Pavlović and Katie Szilagyi win Ian R. Kerr Memorial Best Paper Award
Marina Pavlović and Katie Szilagyi were awarded the Ian R. Kerr Best Paper Award for their research on contract theory and generative AI.
Comparative analysis of AI gov
Inaugural Ian Kerr Fellow Seeks Balance Between AI and Human Rights in Africa
Ginika Ezeoke, the inaugural Ian R. Kerr Fellow for the LLM in Law and Technology, has an impressive background in corporate commercial law.
LLM in Law and Technology
Incoming Ian R. Kerr fellow takes aim at data portability
The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce the appointment of Gabriela Bolaños Vainstein as the 2024-25 Ian R. Kerr Fellow.
Open AIR
Expanding excellence: Open AIR welcomes two new Queen Elizabeth Scholars
Two new postdoctoral fellows reinforce Open AIR’s dedication to advancing legal research, technology, and open collaborative innovation.
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence
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
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.
A year of national elections
A roadmap for protecting our democracies in the age of AI
The University of Ottawa AI + Society Initiative and IVADO released a global policy brief by Prof. Florian Martin-Bariteau and Prof. Catherine Régis.
Challenges and opportunities
Artificial Intelligence’s Impact on Legal Journals
Academic journals around the world have been forced to respond to the opportunities and challenges that come with the rise of AI tools.
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.