General News

For the first time, four remote Inuit communities in Nunavut, including one official language minority community, will have access to fiber Internet.

SaskTel, Samsung Canada, and Innovation Saskatchewan are launching the province’s first 5G Innovation Labs. These labs, powered by Samsung, will help local businesses, students, researchers, and innovators explore and develop 5G technology to improve communication and connectivity in Saskatchewan.

Canada Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland defended the recently enacted digital services tax (DST) amidst the pushback from business groups and threats of US reprisals.

Calgary has emerged as one of the top tech ecosystems in North America due to a combination of strategic factors, including a robust support infrastructure, talent availability, favorable business environment, and a thriving startup culture.

Canada has officially joined Horizon Europe, the world's largest research and innovation funding program. In association with Pillar II of Horizon Europe, Canada will participate in collaborative research projects addressing major global challenges.

Telehouse Canada, a leading colocation data center service provider, has officially launched its first three data centers in downtown Toronto, located at 250 Front Street West, 151 Front Street West, and 905 King Street West.

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, has announced the launch of a consultation on AI Compute, aimed at gathering feedback to guide the development of measures for the $2 billion investment from Budget 2024.

Alberta is positioning itself as a leader in digital transformation for industrial sectors, with substantial investments and a robust support system for startups. This dynamic environment promises a prosperous future for industrial innovation in the region.

Victoriaville is poised to make history in the Canadian municipal sector, pioneering the deployment of vehicle-to-everything (V2X) electric vehicle charging stations.

Gudie Hutchings, the Honourable Minister of Rural Economic Development and the Minister overseeing the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, disclosed federal funding of up to $160 million.