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It was a couple of years ago when I was in Barcelona ( Spain ) I discovered that the world had moved to the 21st Century, Cities have created their own #civicLabs. What is a Civic Lab. Cities that “get it” have created corporations outside of the city “reporting” to the city that take the problems
In my previous blog post I wrote about a desire to see our Governments transform to be part of the 21st century. I saw a recent reference to how governments across Canada have lost their global leadership, how government in Canada at all levels is providing analog services to a digital society. I couldn’t agree
In the 21st century governments at all levels and in many countries are realizing that now is time to take openness, accountability and transparency to the next level. While governments are realizing this need their citizens have determined that even in a representative democracy there’s still room for consultation and active engagement. The internet of
A few months ago Google was in Edmonton with the Google trike, travelling the trails as well as some special locations around the city. Check out these exciting new views. Edmonton Valley Zoo Arctic Wolves playing in their enclosure – http://goo.gl/maps/BL71T Lucy out and about – http://goo.gl/maps/GwoYC The paddle boat pond – http://goo.gl/maps/425ue <http://goo.gl/maps/FHhwI> Arctic
( FULL DISCLOSURE ) My wife Ruth Moore is an incredible women, she is so passionate about making sure newcomers to our wonderful country are supported, integrated and most of all encouraged. Ruth is responsible for a weekly blog ( http://eriecedmonton.wordpress.com/ )with Eriec.ca – you really need to read it, it is about you and me
I am not sure if I am an early or late adopter of social media, but one thing that I am certain of is the POWER of social media. I joined Facebook in 2006, mostly to keep track of what my two sons were doing in that space. I have been in the IT industry
I had the privilege of attending the International Conference of Information Commissioners over the past three days. This was the seventh meeting of the Information Commissioners, held this year in Ottawa, Canada and hosted by Canada’s Information Commissioner Suzanne Legault. I want to thank Commissioner Legault and her team for the invitation to speak at
@Ruth_Moore and I have been staying at the Fairmont Empress for the past few days, a little vacay for us before I speak about Social Media in Government at the Advanced Learning Institute event. I am technically on “vacation” however doing a little work and personal stuff while Ruth is working. We are both sitting
I returned yesterday from a quick trip to Australia, I have to say that the time I spent there was very positive and profitable, a great experience ! Throughout the course of the year a number of National and International organizations invite me to speak ( and cover expenses) because they have heard about the GREAT