David Fraser

• Faith-based communities prepare for New Brunswick proof of vaccination policy

  Premier Blaine Higgs says a large number of recent COVID-19 cases in New Brunswick are connected to faith-based gatherings, including churches.

  Health

  Sep 21, 2021
  
• Requirement for N.B. restaurants to collect contact information raises privacy questions

  New Brunswick restaurants require all patrons who dine-in to leave a name and phone number, to be used in the event of contact tracing.

  Consumer

  Jul 12, 2020
  
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• Premier’s stance on Nova Scotia’s ‘support’ role in shooting inquiry puzzles experts

  N.S. Premier McNeil says he is waiting for federal government to decide on public inquiry for the April 18-19 shooting rampage.

  Crime

  May 14, 2020
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• Halifax police confirm use of controversial Clearview AI facial recognition technology

  Clearview AI's technology allows for the collection of billions of images from public websites that can help police forces and financial institutions identify individuals.

  Tech

  Feb 28, 2020
• Nova Scotia legislature sergeant-at-arms will be required to be armed

  Furey says the changes are being made with safety and security in mind and are part of conversations that have been ongoing since a gunman attacked Parliament Hill in Ottawa in 2014.

  Politics

  Feb 27, 2020
• Nova Scotia ministers, officials still using personal email accounts despite warning

  Documents released through access to information show at least two ministers and the premier's chief of staff are still using personal email accounts at work.

  Politics

  Jan 30, 2020
• Privacy concerns raised over Halifax’s new alert app

  The Halifax Regional Municipality introduced the hfxALERT system to the public last week, saying it will serve as the "new mass notification system for the municipality."

  Politics

  Oct 9, 2019
• Privacy concerns raised over licence plate cameras installed by Edmonton International Airport

  Myron Keehn, vice president of air service and commercial development, said the cameras are meant to monitor traffic coming in and out of the airport, to help verify ground transportation providers and for security at the airport.

  Canada

  Jan 13, 2019
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• Halifax drone pilot, lawyer concerned by new Transport Canada regulations

  The new rules are aimed at countering a growing trend of drone incursions into space reserved for aircraft.

  Politics

  Jan 9, 2019
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• Questions raised over retailers who shame shoplifters with photos

  Provincial privacy commissioner Donovan Molloy has reportedly encouraged businesses to take the footage to police, rather than share images of people who have not been found guilty of a crime.

  Canada

  Dec 14, 2018