Wired for Change
Wired for Change
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In a world that's evolving faster than ever, the key to staying ahead lies in understanding the intricate dance between people, process and technology - and the impact they create for humans, organizations and society. This dance is critical for moving forward and yet, more than 70% of these initiatives fail. This show is meant to help leaders and teams with the many decisions and shifts that are required to drive successful innovation, transformation and change.
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The podcast explores a diverse range of topics focused on the impact of technology on society and organizations, offering episodes such as Healing the Health Data Divide which delves into digital health education and initiatives, The Trust Crisis addressing misinformation and its societal implications, and What's Changing in Cybersecurity that discusses the evolving landscape of cyber threats amid digital transformation.

In a world that’s evolving faster than ever, the key to staying ahead lies in understanding the intricate dance between people, process and technology – and the impact they create for humans, organizations and society. This dance is critical for moving forward and yet, more than 70% of these initiatives fail. This show is meant to help leaders and teams with the many decisions and shifts that are required to drive successful innovation, transformation and change.
As artificial intelligence becomes part of how Canadians access mental health care, trust, safety, and inclusion have never mattered more.
In this episode of Wired for Change, Amy Yee speaks with Maureen Abbott, Director of Innovation at the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC). Together, they explore how digital tools can expand access to care while protecting the dignity and privacy of every user.
You’ll hear about:
Canada’s new e-Mental Health Strategy and its six priorities for ethical innovation
How the MHCC is developing AI guidance to safeguard mental health and substance-use care
The risks of unregulated chatbots — and the tragic lessons shaping safer design
Cultural safety, lived experience, and app-assessment frameworks that build public trust
Why human oversight still matters in an age of machine empathy
From Stepped Care 2.0 to late-night peer-support apps that save lives, this conversation dives deep into what it really means to design for trust — and to build a digital future Canadians can believe in.
🎙️ Hosted by Amy Yee
📍 Guest: Maureen Abbott, Director of Innovation, Mental Health Commission of Canada
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