I honestly don't know what to make of this.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/feds-enlist-ibm-to-help-design-gun-buyback-program-1.5249995
I REALIZE IBM is a big computer company but I can't work up any enthusiasm for suspecting they have nefarious means of getting information on who owns what in the Canadian firearms world. Also the 1.2 million the contract is worth to IBM is kind of on the order of lunch money isn't it?
Here's some info from the article.
I fail to see where IBM brings any firearms knowledge that would seem to be needed to accomplish the above goals.
Maybe IBM can tie together some government agencies databases which would give them quicker access as to who-has-what firearmswise but right now, given the above information I'm not seeing much to get alarmed about.
But I'm sometimes pretty naive.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/feds-enlist-ibm-to-help-design-gun-buyback-program-1.5249995
I REALIZE IBM is a big computer company but I can't work up any enthusiasm for suspecting they have nefarious means of getting information on who owns what in the Canadian firearms world. Also the 1.2 million the contract is worth to IBM is kind of on the order of lunch money isn't it?
Here's some info from the article.
Under the first phase of the contract, to be completed by Feb. 8, IBM will consult with other federal agencies, possibly other levels of government and industry experts to devise options that include:
-- a compensation plan for each affected firearm;
-- analysis of benefits and risks associated with each compensation model; and
-- identification of "other considerations" that might affect the feasibility of each approach.
A second phase of the project will entail any necessary review and revision of the program design, as well as implementation of the selected options.
"The program will focus on ensuring it offers fair compensation to affected owners and businesses while at the same time making sure program implementation and management costs are well-priced and sustainable," said Tim Warmington, a Public Safety Canada spokesman.
I fail to see where IBM brings any firearms knowledge that would seem to be needed to accomplish the above goals.
Maybe IBM can tie together some government agencies databases which would give them quicker access as to who-has-what firearmswise but right now, given the above information I'm not seeing much to get alarmed about.
But I'm sometimes pretty naive.