Is Canada standing still or moving forward on access, privacy and AI?
Canada came *this* close to having new federal privacy and AI regulatory regimes before the prorogation of Parliament. Will the new federal government revive Bill C-27 or start over or start at all? If we’re starting with a blank slate, what should new privacy and AI laws look like? Provinces on the other hand are moving forward with their privacy and access law reviews, some attempts resulting in updated laws. Regardless, there are actions organizations can take to improve privacy, access and AI governance in the public and private sector.
SAVE THE DATE
IMPORTANT: Simultaneous translation will be provided for the sessions noted below. For health and safety purposes, CBA WILL NOT SUPPLY HEADSETS. Please ensure to supply your own headsets and personal devices.
Agenda Subject to Change
Thursday, November 6, 2025
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8:00 am – 8:45 am
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REGISTRATION AND CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
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8:45 am – 8:55 am
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WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION
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8:55 am – 10:10 am
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INTERNATIONAL UPDATE
This session will be offered with simultaneous interpretation.*
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10:10 am – 10:30 am
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REFRESHMENT and NETWORKING BREAK
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10:30 am – 11:20 am
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PROVINCIAL UPDATE – Privacy and Access
This session will be offered with simultaneous interpretation.*
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11:20 am – 11:25 am
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5 MIN – Panel Change
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11:25 am – 12:15 pm
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FEDERAL UPDATE – Privacy and Access
This session will be offered with simultaneous interpretation.*
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12:15 pm – 1:30 pm
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LUNCH WITH ESSAY CONTEST WINNER / KEYNOTE SPEAKER
12:35 – Essay Contest Winner
12:45 – Keynote – Professor Michael Geist, University of Ottawa
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1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
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CONCURRENT SESSIONS #1
SESSION 1.1: 3rd party information exemption – practical tips to protecting your organization’s confidential information
SESSION 1.2: Protecting Voter Privacy: Addressing the Privacy Gaps for Political Parties
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2:30 pm – 2:35 pm
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5 MIN – to get to next Concurrent session/change panels
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2:35 pm – 3:40 pm
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CONCURRENT SESSIONS #2
SESSION 2.1: Assessments here, there and everywhere – how to practically manage the world of overlapping assessments
SESSION 2.2: Alberta blazing a new trail
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3:40 pm – 4:00 pm
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20 MIN – REFRESHMENT and NETWORKING BREAK
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4:00 pm – 5:15 pm
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CONCURRENT SESSIONS #3
SESSION 3.1: Privacy Due Diligence: Navigating Risks and Responsibilities in M&A and Beyond
SESSION 3.2: To Be Confirmed
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5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
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NETWORKING RECEPTION
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8:30 am – 9:00 am
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CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
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9:00 am – 10:10 am
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CONCURRENT SESSIONS #4
SESSION 4.1: Frivolous and vexatious ATI and privacy access request
SESSION 4.2: Data sharing in the health sector: true barriers or lack of will?
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10:10 am - 10:30 am
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REFRESHMENT and NETWORKING BREAK
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10:30 am – 12:00 pm
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THE REGULATORS’ PERSPECTIVE
This session will be offered with simultaneous interpretation.*
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12:00 pm – 12:15 pm
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CLOSING PLENARY & WRAP-UP
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* Please note, for the sessions offering simultaneous interpretation, attendees must provide their own headsets to attach to their personal devices. For health and safety concerns, CBA WILL NOT BE PROVIDING HEADSETS.
