Day 1: Dec 5, 2023
Day 2: Dec 6, 2023
11:45 am
DEBATE: PRIVACY
Debate Motion: Canada has gone too far in prioritizing privacy over innovation in Healthcare
As Canada accelerates AI adoption in healthcare, a defining question emerges: should innovation come before privacy? With Bill C-27, PHIPA, and HIA reshaping the privacy landscape, healthcare leaders must balance progress with protection.
Advocates for stronger privacy argue that trust is the foundation of transformation — without it, adoption and data quality collapse. Others contend that excessive regulation stifles innovation, delaying AI-driven insights that could save lives.This debate explores how Canada can navigate these tensions through:
- Embedding privacy-by-design in AI and analytics.
- Advancing de-identification, consent, and portability
- Introducing AI transparency and auditability to sustain trust.
Can Canada innovate responsibly — or must privacy always come first?
For the motion
Mike Reid, Vice President, Quality, Performance, & Standards Privacy Officer, Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada
Nicole Minutti, Senior Policy Advisor, Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario
Against the motion
Kirk Owen, Chief Privacy Officer, Mackenzie Health
Harrison Fleming, Public Affairs Manager, Canadian Strategy Group
