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THE DAILY POLL

Do you expect artificial intelligence to affect your workplace in the not-so-far future?

Yes

No

At least there would be some sort of intelligence in my workplace

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  Previously in ottawan polls:

• We asked, ‘Have you cracked a beer or quaffed a wine in an Ottawa park yet?’

  • 1% I was counting down the hours

  • 5% Yes, it was a pleasant change

  • 29% No, but I'm looking forward to a civilized picnic

  • 29% No, it’s not something that I do

  • 36% No, and I’m not thrilled that it has been allowed

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  Commentary

▪️ “I quit drinking on December 31, 2018 and am so glad I did. I feel that the government are hypocrites. One minute they say it is bad for us and causes cancer, the next, let's drink everywhere!”

▪️ “I think people are already doing this so it just makes it official now.”

▪️ “Just to be sure, what do you mean by ‘yet’? As in – ‘since it became legal’ or ‘since I was thirsty in a park’? Not that I would ever break any laws but ...”

▪️ “The poll is missing the option of  ‘I didn't wait for the bylaws to change’ 🤫.”

▪️ “I've been drinking beer for years illegally, albeit responsibly in parks, at the beach, on dog walks, or walking to a concert.”

▪️ “Yes, been doing so for years!”

▪️ “Frankly, I don’t think anything has changed besides what people are drinking it out of. People who wanted to have a drink in a park before the new policy were doing so out of a Yeti. Now you can drink straight from the can.”

▪️ “I’m lucky to be able to rent a townhouse with a backyard. Some people are not and should have a space outside to responsibly enjoy an alcoholic beverage that isn’t in an overcrowded or overpriced patio with a view of a parking lot.”

▪️ “The very first week and I picked up an empty beer bottle left at the base of a lovely tree in Strathcona Park –it's total disrespect.”

▪️ “There is enough public consumption on Rideau Street—no need to go to a park.”

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BUT, ONE MORE THING ...

• After criticism about the Ottawa Police Service releasing some names of people charged with crimes but not others, the Service has released their policy on how they make their decision. It notes that it is not required to release names of people charged at all.

• The rules the Service abides by are:

• Severity of the Incident and Community Impact: More serious or high-impact events may warrant greater transparency due to their significance to public safety and trust.

• Public Interest and Community Expectations: The extent to which disclosure serves the broader public interest or aligns with the community’s expectation for transparency and accountability.

• Legislative or Policy Requirements: Privacy protections under various laws — including the Youth Criminal Justice Act, privacy legislation, and provisions protecting survivors of intimate partner or sexual violence — may prohibit or strongly limit disclosure. The Community Safety and Policing Act and O. Reg. 412/23: Disclosure of Personal Information also govern what personal information police may release and under what circumstances.

• Potential to Assist an Ongoing Investigation: In some cases, naming an individual may encourage witnesses to come forward, generate new leads, or otherwise support investigative outcomes.

• Mental Health Considerations: When mental health is a contributing factor, disclosure may exacerbate the individual’s condition and contribute to stigma.

• Integrity of Investigations or Court Proceedings: Premature disclosure may compromise an active investigation or impact the fairness of future court proceedings.

• Impact on Families: Public naming can have unintended effects on relatives — including children or other vulnerable individuals — who are not involved in the alleged offence.

• Personal Safety Risks: In some cases, naming an individual may increase their risk of harm, retaliation, or public harassment.

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