The Centre for Innovation Law and Policy
The Centre for Innovation Law and Policy ("Centre") is a multi-faceted
academic centre devoted to the study of innovation law and policy.
Broadly speaking, "innovation law and policy" means the law,
institutions and policies that affect, or are affected by, the
development of technology. Innovation policy considers the wealth
effects and social challenges created by human inventiveness. The
Centre supports teaching, research and policy analysis. Its research
priorities include intellectual property law and economics,
telecommunications policies and regulations, electronic commerce and
the Internet, the social and ethical issues presented by biotechology
and other technologies and the financing and governance of innovative
ventures.The Centre prepares Ontario's law graduates to be effective advocates, advisors and policy-makers within an economy that is driven by innovation and in a society that is profoundly affected by technological change. It supports research and policy analysis across academic disciplines in innovation law and policy which meets the highest standards of academic excellence.
The Information Policy Research Program
The Information Policy Research Program [IPRP] is an on-going program
of research examining key public policy issues, notably access, privacy
and governance. These issues are studied particularly in relation to rapid Canadian developments in information/communications infrastructure, electronic commerce and the 'knowledge-based economy/society' generally. Starting in 1995, IPRP has been serving as the organizational hub for the following series of projects, each with its own research focus, team members and funders.
Bell University Laboratories
Bell University Laboratories was established in 1999 and is Bell
Canada's most significant investment in external R __ D. BUL is an
integrated research and commercial network that links Bell with
researchers at universities in Quebec and Ontario, including the
University of Toronto. Bell University Laboratories (BUL) at the
University of Toronto is a collaborative research program funded by
Bell Canada and the University of Toronto. Bell's university R
__ D Programs foster the growth of Canadian intellectual capital and
contribute to our country's innovation and leadership in the
development of communications and networking technologies. The programs
nurture a growing pool of high tech talent, explore innovative products
and services and enhance both the current and future economic vitality
of Canada.