{"id":904856,"date":"2026-05-10T08:16:19","date_gmt":"2026-05-10T13:16:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/10\/news-of-the-day-new-ai-tech-and-the-ops-f-35-not-needed-to-defend-north-america-freezing-rain-on-the-way\/"},"modified":"2026-05-10T08:16:19","modified_gmt":"2026-05-10T13:16:19","slug":"news-of-the-day-new-ai-tech-and-the-ops-f-35-not-needed-to-defend-north-america-freezing-rain-on-the-way","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/10\/news-of-the-day-new-ai-tech-and-the-ops-f-35-not-needed-to-defend-north-america-freezing-rain-on-the-way\/","title":{"rendered":"News of the day: New AI tech and the OPS; F-35 not needed to defend North America; Freezing rain on the way"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div>\n<figure data-aqa=\"featured-image\"><picture><source media=\"(min-width: 1200px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/ottawacitizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/gettyimages-1318402185_302355990.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=564&#038;h=423&#038;type=webp&#038;sig=gkGHSR99yD0n0FJ4Tq45xg, \nhttps:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/ottawacitizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/gettyimages-1318402185_302355990.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1128&#038;h=846&#038;type=webp&#038;sig=G76HPpRdwK8jA9cKQG8atQ 2x\" type=\"image\/webp\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1200px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/ottawacitizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/gettyimages-1318402185_302355990.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=564&#038;h=423&#038;type=jpg&#038;sig=Rjja21lVO_0QUVICh81nkA, \nhttps:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/ottawacitizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/gettyimages-1318402185_302355990.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1128&#038;h=846&#038;type=jpg&#038;sig=-08Vi5cJV9Lp84oJ39t-9Q 2x\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/ottawacitizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/gettyimages-1318402185_302355990.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=472&#038;h=354&#038;type=webp&#038;sig=JG2IIEvmAhjiqs6ZXtzXxA, \nhttps:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/ottawacitizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/gettyimages-1318402185_302355990.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=944&#038;h=708&#038;type=webp&#038;sig=fAIIrMJsYZMBreU8rT4LhA 2x\" type=\"image\/webp\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/ottawacitizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/gettyimages-1318402185_302355990.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=472&#038;h=354&#038;type=jpg&#038;sig=iUjfbXI59hnGcCjkxrKsww, \nhttps:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/ottawacitizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/gettyimages-1318402185_302355990.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=944&#038;h=708&#038;type=jpg&#038;sig=uh0pncDcKlhSZO_v6yac9g 2x\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/ottawacitizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/gettyimages-1318402185_302355990.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=288&#038;h=216&#038;type=webp&#038;sig=AsXSx2NJUy4lO59FO7k9TA, \nhttps:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/ottawacitizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/gettyimages-1318402185_302355990.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=576&#038;h=432&#038;type=webp&#038;sig=XSC5s7Wo4VnqGt6IZLy9LQ 2x\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img alt=\"The Ottawa Police service will soon start using AI tools. In April the force is expected to release its policy for using new technologies.\" src=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/ottawacitizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/gettyimages-1318402185_302355990.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=288&#038;h=216&#038;sig=6NOEqGmfLQYEytgcYdRGKA\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/ottawacitizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/gettyimages-1318402185_302355990.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=288&#038;h=216&#038;sig=6NOEqGmfLQYEytgcYdRGKA,\n                    https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/ottawacitizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/gettyimages-1318402185_302355990.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=576&#038;h=432&#038;sig=Af-gOouZ8_GeT2v5-Fa7Gg 2x\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" height=\"900\" width=\"1200\"><\/picture><figcaption><span>The Ottawa Police service will soon start using AI tools. In April the force is expected to release its policy for using new technologies.<\/span> <span>Photo by StudioM1 Getty Images<\/span> \/<span>Getty Images\/iStockphoto<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<section>\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s Monday, March 30. Here are the top stories the Ottawa Citizen newsroom is following today.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section data-aqa=\"identity-sign-in\" data-async id=\"article-block\">\n<header>\n<div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Ottawa Citizen\" height=\"37\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/dcs-static.gprod.postmedia.digital\/21.1.1\/websites\/images\/identity\/logo-identity-oc-new.svg\" width=\"280\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY<\/p>\n<p>Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Unlimited digital access to the Ottawa Citizen.<\/li>\n<li>Analysis on all things Ottawa by Bruce Deachman, Elizabeth Payne, David Pugliese, and others, award-winning newsletters and virtual events.<\/li>\n<li>Opportunity to engage with our commenting community.<\/li>\n<li>Ottawa Citizen ePaper.<\/li>\n<li>Ottawa Citizen App.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES<\/p>\n<p>Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Exclusive articles from Elizabeth Payne, David Pugliese, Andrew Duffy, Bruce Deachman and others. Plus, food reviews and event listings in the weekly newsletter, Ottawa, Out of Office.<\/li>\n<li>Unlimited online access to Ottawa Citizen and 15 news sites with one account.<\/li>\n<li>Ottawa Citizen ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.<\/li>\n<li>Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.<\/li>\n<li>Support local journalism.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>REGISTER \/ SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES<\/p>\n<p>Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Access articles from across Canada with one account.<\/li>\n<li>Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.<\/li>\n<li>Enjoy additional articles per month.<\/li>\n<li>Get email updates from your favourite authors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Register to unlock this article \u2014 it\u2019s free<\/p>\n<p>Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Access articles from across Canada with one account<\/li>\n<li>Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments<\/li>\n<li>Enjoy additional articles per month<\/li>\n<li>Get email updates from your favourite authors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div data-auth-component id=\"auth-screen-form\" aria-live=\"assertive\">\n<h2>Sign In or Create an Account<\/h2>\n<p><span><\/span><span>or<\/span><span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<p><h3>AI IS COMING TO THE OTTAWA POLICE SERVICE. HERE\u2019S HOW THEY\u2019LL USE THE NEW TECH<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<p>The Ottawa Police Board will unveil a new AI policy in April. Here\u2019s how they say it will protect Charter rights and solve crimes faster.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<p><em>(subscriber only content)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<div>\n<figure data-aqa=\"embed-image\"><picture><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/ottawacitizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/f35-excellent-new-pic-copy_301733561-1.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=564&#038;type=webp&#038;sig=Z0ecE23_potvgMeIt5AgBA, \nhttps:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/ottawacitizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/f35-excellent-new-pic-copy_301733561-1.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1128&#038;type=webp&#038;sig=TY4qzitZYvibzvcwgFXEFQ 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 1200px)\"  type=\"image\/webp\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/ottawacitizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/f35-excellent-new-pic-copy_301733561-1.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=564&#038;type=jpg&#038;sig=n37ZSf6m3fDaIkzht3GCKw, \nhttps:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/ottawacitizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/f35-excellent-new-pic-copy_301733561-1.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1128&#038;type=jpg&#038;sig=6A9duCzZJkz47lfzK66B5Q 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 1200px)\"  type=\"image\/jpeg\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/ottawacitizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/f35-excellent-new-pic-copy_301733561-1.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=472&#038;type=webp&#038;sig=1DgOBO78NzjvIQcOoPKUuA, \nhttps:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/ottawacitizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/f35-excellent-new-pic-copy_301733561-1.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=944&#038;type=webp&#038;sig=fPUQr41AdiS0uOt6jHAn8g 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 768px)\"  type=\"image\/webp\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/ottawacitizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/f35-excellent-new-pic-copy_301733561-1.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=472&#038;type=jpg&#038;sig=klTOFWjXzKoyYmDQFLBhhQ, \nhttps:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/ottawacitizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/f35-excellent-new-pic-copy_301733561-1.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=944&#038;type=jpg&#038;sig=vKNRmeBrQBzafrDy3YLlkQ 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 768px)\"  type=\"image\/jpeg\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/ottawacitizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/f35-excellent-new-pic-copy_301733561-1.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=288&#038;type=webp&#038;sig=OcNPgXdohhQ4O33CbMutcg, \nhttps:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/ottawacitizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/f35-excellent-new-pic-copy_301733561-1.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=576&#038;type=webp&#038;sig=A-Blb8vCkqYSRNJ7Kuq6jg 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 767px)\"  type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"U.S. Air Force F-35A aircraft performs aerial maneuvers during a demonstration at the Abbotsford International Airshow in British Columbia, Canada, Aug. 8, 2025.\" src=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/ottawacitizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/f35-excellent-new-pic-copy_301733561-1.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=288&#038;sig=pOSLzbIzTr1dGcAzzwWEZA\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/ottawacitizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/f35-excellent-new-pic-copy_301733561-1.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=288&#038;sig=pOSLzbIzTr1dGcAzzwWEZA,\n                https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/ottawacitizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/f35-excellent-new-pic-copy_301733561-1.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=576&#038;sig=tWMvfCq1Hx87pQuYe7tEYQ 2x\" height=\"750\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\"><\/picture><figcaption><span> U.S. Air Force F-35A.<\/span> <span>Photo by US AIR FORCE<\/span> \/<span>F-35A DEMO TEAM<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<p><h3>NORAD COMMANDER SAYS F-35-TYPE AIRCRAFT NOT NEEDED TO DEFEND NORTH AMERICA<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<p>The U.S. commander of NORAD says fifth-generation fighters such as the F-35 aren\u2019t needed to defend North America, undercutting the central claim by supporters of the aircraft that Canada requires such jets to protect the country.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<div>\n<figure data-aqa=\"embed-image\"><picture><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/ottawacitizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ottweathermar23_276602790-1.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=564&#038;type=webp&#038;sig=8c3EKz7EB76-waVIhA6TiQ, \nhttps:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/ottawacitizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ottweathermar23_276602790-1.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1128&#038;type=webp&#038;sig=eCmf8yHo82-Y6kUXjBk3Dw 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 1200px)\"  type=\"image\/webp\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/ottawacitizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ottweathermar23_276602790-1.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=564&#038;type=jpg&#038;sig=7Zx3f788QMg9ZC2HvToFtA, \nhttps:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/ottawacitizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ottweathermar23_276602790-1.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1128&#038;type=jpg&#038;sig=6txsY2nkVcNAQ4q3BMXeVg 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 1200px)\"  type=\"image\/jpeg\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/ottawacitizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ottweathermar23_276602790-1.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=472&#038;type=webp&#038;sig=NJ0_I6HopThIYMzIbUmo0Q, \nhttps:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/ottawacitizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ottweathermar23_276602790-1.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=944&#038;type=webp&#038;sig=ui4zO1C_7ZqSaf8kKZQq_Q 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 768px)\"  type=\"image\/webp\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/ottawacitizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ottweathermar23_276602790-1.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=472&#038;type=jpg&#038;sig=khr8whs0O314u8qhGW-0hA, \nhttps:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/ottawacitizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ottweathermar23_276602790-1.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=944&#038;type=jpg&#038;sig=y1AWZBlYQPuS3RV6O2v0HQ 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 768px)\"  type=\"image\/jpeg\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/ottawacitizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ottweathermar23_276602790-1.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=288&#038;type=webp&#038;sig=ZyhHgCemOKsHdHaAIc0cmQ, \nhttps:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/ottawacitizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ottweathermar23_276602790-1.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=576&#038;type=webp&#038;sig=WQatclQKeOwG78nUM9yhtQ 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 767px)\"  type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"As much as 20 mm of ice build up was expected Wednesday as a storm carrying freezing rain swept over Ottawa on Wednesday.\" src=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/ottawacitizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ottweathermar23_276602790-1.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=288&#038;sig=qmcbb9EuG7D3YxW7YJXpIw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/ottawacitizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ottweathermar23_276602790-1.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=288&#038;sig=qmcbb9EuG7D3YxW7YJXpIw,\n                https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/ottawacitizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ottweathermar23_276602790-1.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=576&#038;sig=tVuku1Ns12NXM2-uKCXvRA 2x\" height=\"900\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\"><\/picture><figcaption><span> Feezing rain is expected to start Tuesday and continue into Wednesday.<\/span> <span>Photo by TONY CALDWELL<\/span> \/<span>POSTMEDIA<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<div aria-labelledby=\"TheEveningCitizen4476595638554407999492008387280896\" data-account-id=\"b9d3df2fccd108b5eff3c44f573b2cd6\" data-aqa=\"widget-newsletter\" data-newsletter=\"single\" data-newsletter-component data-target-list=\"OC_Covid19_Newsletter\" data-widget=\"newsletter\">\n<p>By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<p><h3>FREEZING RAIN TO START FALLING IN OTTAWA ON TUESDAY MORNING<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<p><span>Freezing rain or freezing drizzle will begin falling early Tuesday morning and will continue all the way into Wednesday morning, according to a special weather statement for Ottawa issued in the evening of Sunday, March 29.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<div>\n<figure data-aqa=\"embed-image\"><picture><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/ottawacitizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/psc-059-spurned-ideas-2_302275446.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=564&#038;type=webp&#038;sig=_z2hlhNsvr6zA-AM-ohA_w, \nhttps:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/ottawacitizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/psc-059-spurned-ideas-2_302275446.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1128&#038;type=webp&#038;sig=Xz49tm_mCm_J7P5mlSmMNA 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 1200px)\"  type=\"image\/webp\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/ottawacitizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/psc-059-spurned-ideas-2_302275446.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=564&#038;type=jpg&#038;sig=297nfXfxJjQ7JZE1EkFvcQ, \nhttps:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/ottawacitizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/psc-059-spurned-ideas-2_302275446.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1128&#038;type=jpg&#038;sig=Zmg8O9850kQzcNgydIRC_A 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 1200px)\"  type=\"image\/jpeg\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/ottawacitizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/psc-059-spurned-ideas-2_302275446.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=472&#038;type=webp&#038;sig=IE9PB3c4OeB_LPbbDdnFag, \nhttps:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/ottawacitizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/psc-059-spurned-ideas-2_302275446.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=944&#038;type=webp&#038;sig=_Q-_0TdwmxNv5D2pOjf6Kw 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 768px)\"  type=\"image\/webp\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/ottawacitizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/psc-059-spurned-ideas-2_302275446.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=472&#038;type=jpg&#038;sig=rwEHw6jIEJJSja-18KjROQ, \nhttps:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/ottawacitizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/psc-059-spurned-ideas-2_302275446.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=944&#038;type=jpg&#038;sig=q-1W51U1OjRtib_pNV3Ueg 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 768px)\"  type=\"image\/jpeg\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/ottawacitizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/psc-059-spurned-ideas-2_302275446.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=288&#038;type=webp&#038;sig=x5PbRfI0-fiXGhH2BwMXfQ, \nhttps:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/ottawacitizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/psc-059-spurned-ideas-2_302275446.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=576&#038;type=webp&#038;sig=eUQEtdc7Yvt1V8gvPTRnNw 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 767px)\"  type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A public servant asks why the government doesn't look to in-house solutions rather than turning to consultants. Illustration by Rob Cross\" src=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/ottawacitizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/psc-059-spurned-ideas-2_302275446.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=288&#038;sig=zwSqdORuhXO8PafCOrUBbw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/ottawacitizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/psc-059-spurned-ideas-2_302275446.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=288&#038;sig=zwSqdORuhXO8PafCOrUBbw,\n                https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/ottawacitizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/psc-059-spurned-ideas-2_302275446.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=576&#038;sig=4gseacte9skpwpStQysnKQ 2x\" height=\"900\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\"><\/picture><figcaption><span> A public servant asks why the government doesn\u2019t look to in-house solutions rather than turning to consultants.<\/span> <span>OTTAWA CITIZEN\/POSTMEDIA<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<p><h3>DOES THE GOVERNMENT NEED CONSULTANTS WHEN KNOWLEDGEABLE STAFF EXIST?<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<p>Scott Taymun, a former public service executive, says it depends on the situation.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<div>\n<figure data-aqa=\"embed-image\"><picture><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/ottawacitizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/cp175361597_300555968.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=564&#038;type=webp&#038;sig=ZToTPq3-2Oj7EYpdCbAhBw, \nhttps:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/ottawacitizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/cp175361597_300555968.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1128&#038;type=webp&#038;sig=11p8KsLZPU5jhJ6GgHYDCQ 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 1200px)\"  type=\"image\/webp\"><source 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data-srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/ottawacitizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/cp175361597_300555968.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=472&#038;type=jpg&#038;sig=XCbnncJgM4hZBZAiPANaow, \nhttps:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/ottawacitizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/cp175361597_300555968.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=944&#038;type=jpg&#038;sig=EaVNpXBrJiXYQ5TPLmnVmw 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 768px)\"  type=\"image\/jpeg\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/ottawacitizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/cp175361597_300555968.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=288&#038;type=webp&#038;sig=F4NC2O8lCmOpLMr2zXyXIA, \nhttps:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/ottawacitizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/cp175361597_300555968.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=576&#038;type=webp&#038;sig=_-edTV0o3Hv4dWUahUxYGw 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 767px)\"  type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Jake Sanderson\" src=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/ottawacitizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/cp175361597_300555968.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=288&#038;sig=R88L1npM76Q-98go_zYfVA\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/ottawacitizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/cp175361597_300555968.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=288&#038;sig=R88L1npM76Q-98go_zYfVA,\n                https:\/\/smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital\/ottawacitizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/cp175361597_300555968.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=576&#038;sig=x5Rl1bHVSABCmnAL1BBELQ 2x\" height=\"900\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\"><\/picture><figcaption><span> Ottawa Senators defenseman Jake Sanderson.<\/span> <span>Photo by JEFF CHIU<\/span> \/<span>AP<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<p><h3>JAKE SANDERSON SKATES WITH THE SENATORS, BUT NOT READY TO FACE PANTHERS<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<p>Article 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