Interview with Senator Colin Deacon: Innovation, Technology, and Government Reform

In this episode of Hashtag Trending, Jim Love interviews Senator Colin Deacon to discuss the transformation of the Senate, the importance of innovation and technology in government, and the future of Canadian productivity.

Senator Deacon highlights his unique journey from startup entrepreneur to the Senate, the challenges of current regulations, and his ideas for fostering a more competitive and digitally forward government.

00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Acknowledgment - This show is made possible with the generous support of Zoho Canada.

00:34 Senator Colin Deacon's Journey to the Senate

04:26 Background as a Startup Entrepreneur

06:15 First Impressions in the Senate

08:53 Challenges and Responsibilities of a Senator

11:48 Addressing Canada's Productivity Issues

16:14 Regulatory and Legislative Reforms

19:31 Innovative Procurement and Digital Government

32:08 Concluding Thoughts and Farewell

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