J. Sébastien Gittens

2 months ago | jdsupra.com | Matthew Flynn |J. Sébastien Gittens |Natalia Iamundo

Proptech Collective just released their latest report on key trends that will shape Canada’s proptech ecosystem in 2025. AI is emerging as a transformative force, and the report explores its potential impact across the commercial real estate and construction sectors. Here is a look at Proptech Collective’s key findings on these leading trends and the potential of AI.

Nov 15, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Stephen Burns |J. Sébastien Gittens |David Wainer

[co-author: Jessica May - Articling Student] On November 6, 2024, the Alberta government introduced Bill C-33 and Bill C-34 which aim to replace the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act1 with: (1) the Protection of Privacy Act;2 and (2) the Access to Information Act.3 The government has put forward this proposed legislation as: (1) a response to the significant increase in the use of technology in modern society;4 and (2) a means to create the strongest privacy protections in...

Sep 27, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Stephen Burns |J. Sébastien Gittens |David Wainer

The review of Alberta's Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) currently underway by the Alberta Standing Committee on Resource Stewardship (the Committee) continues, with the Privacy Commissioner of Canada recently appearing before the Committee. In light of this review, changes may be coming to private-sector personal information laws in Alberta.

Sep 11, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Matthew Flynn |J. Sébastien Gittens |Natalia Iamundo

We are in the midst of a digital transformation of all aspects of the real estate industry, including development, marketing, transactions, financing and management. The convergence of property and technology, known as “proptech,” presents exciting opportunities for industry stakeholders, along with distinct legal considerations that need to be addressed.