Lawrence Jun Zhang

2 months ago | itif.org | Lawrence Jun Zhang

While Trump’s tariffs pose an unprecedented threat to Canada’s economy, they should serve as a wake-up call. Canadian policymakers must seize this moment to enact bold reforms that drive innovation, boost productivity, and strengthen global competitiveness.

Jan 14, 2025 | itif.org | Lawrence Jun Zhang

Last June, as part of the implementation of the federal government’s Online Streaming Act, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) announced its decision to require foreign online streaming services to contribute 5 percent of their Canadian revenues toward various media funds to support broadcasting areas such as local news, French-language content, and Indigenous content.

Nov 8, 2024 | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Xing Wei |Lawrence Jun Zhang

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Oct 2, 2024 | itif.org | Lawrence Jun Zhang

The cost of living has increased significantly in Canada and most of the Western world in the last few years, but Canadians pointing their fingers at “profit-hungry price gouging” should look elsewhere. While it makes for a comforting narrative, claims that big companies have recently been profiteering during times of rising inflation and that we need to inject greater competition in these sectors to fix the issue are more based on feeling than fact.

Sep 19, 2024 | itif.org | Lawrence Jun Zhang

The Centre for Canadian Innovation and Competitiveness at the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) appreciates the opportunity to comment on privacy and age assurances. The Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) is advancing well with its preliminary views and should continue to advocate for age assurance systems to focus on only high-risk scenarios and to prioritize the privacy of online users, both young and old. Ensuring the online safety of children is extremely important.