Will the AI chatbot wave come for the federal government?

Will the AI chatbot wave come for the federal government?

Delayed air passengers, disgruntled phone customers and even hungry people craving a slice of pizza increasingly find their pleas to private companies being answered by artificial intelligence. Soon Canadians who need to reach out to the federal government could also find themselves talking to an employee who’s been helped by non-human assistants. Ottawa is working … Read more

Bank of England under fire from leader of the Campaign for Fair Finance

Bank of England under fire from leader of the Campaign for Fair Finance

Ahead of the upcoming general election in July, the nation will be scrutinising the economic strategies of both the Conservatives and the Labour Party. Presently, the economic outlook is improving, with the 12-month CPI inflation falling to 3.2% in March and 2.3% in April. Given the bleak poll ratings for the Conservatives, the government is … Read more

Federal union filing complaints about increase to office time

Federal union filing complaints about increase to office time

The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) is putting together formal complaints that by mandating federal public servants return to offices at least three days a week in September, the federal government is undermining collective agreements. The government directed all public servants, with few exceptions, to be in the office three days a week starting Sept. 9.  That’s an increase … Read more