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ARTICLE · 22 OCTOBER 2004

e-Gov Bulletin - October 2004

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The latest report from Gowlings relating to the use of Technology in Government.

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Edited by E. Michael Power

Contents

  • Canada: Federal Government Funds Geomatics Projects to Improve Decision Making
    • Florida: Confidential Child Records Found Online
    • Newfoundland: Motor Vehicle Registration Glitch
    • P.E.I.: Summerside Puts Portal on Map
    • Saskatchewan: Online Service Options Popular With Public
    • Switzerland Tests Virtual Democracy in National Referendum
    • U.K.: Britain Slips Down Global eGovernment League Table
    • U.K.: Key Role for IT in Child Reforms
    • U.K.: Microsoft Opens Office for Governments
    • U.S.: Best City and County Government Web Sites Named
    • U.S.: Data Mining Software is "Must Have" for Intelligence Agencies

    Canada: Federal Government Funds Geomatics Projects To Improve Decision Making

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