AI could revitalize local journalism, but only if we demand better digital municipal records
However, there is currently no standard retention policy among municipalities for these videos, with procedures ranging from 30-day availability to indefinite retention, or no availability at all. Even where these recordings are available, the sheer quantity of footage poses a problem for overstretched journalists and busy citizens alike.
If this sounds familiar, it’s because this type of resource already exists for federal and provincial government proceedings. The Hansard index provides a verbatim record of statements, questions, and motions made in the legislature and committees, and are searchable by either subject or speaker. These comprehensive records are legally mandated in Canada for higher-tier governments, but no equivalent exists for Canadian municipalities.
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