To ensure that Canada stays at the forefront of innovation, the Government of Canada is making strategic investments that will help drive AI adoption across the country. This includes $200 million over five years for Canada's regional development agencies, including PrairiesCan, to deliver the Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) which will help businesses bring new AI technologies to market and speed up AI adoption in sectors across the country.
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US and Canada Strengthen Information-Sharing and Enforcement Cooperation
ExpiredThe Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Privacy Commissioner of Canada Philippe Dufresne to strengthen information sharing and enforcement cooperation between the two regulators.
Canada Bets Big on Space Innovation with $15M Technology Boost
ExpiredThe Government of Canada released the State of the Canadian Space Sector Report 2023 report, which shows that in 2022, the country's space sector generated $3.2 billion for Canada's economy and over $5 billion in revenues while supporting over 25,000 jobs across the country.
CRTC Launches Major Fiber Internet Project to Connect Northern Quebec
ExpiredThe Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) is taking action to bring high-speed fiber Internet to northern Quebec, an area made up of official language minority communities.
AI's Growing Footprint: The Hidden Environmental Impact
ExpiredArtificial intelligence (AI) is one of the greatest technological transformations of our age, but if you care about the environment, the amount of energy needed by this technology could make you reconsider about using it.
CRTC to Build 1,300km of Fiber to Connect Nunavut Communities
ExpiredFor the first time, four remote Inuit communities in Nunavut, including one official language minority community, will have access to fiber Internet.
The Next Phase of ‘Canadian Tech Talent Accelerator Program’
ExpiredThe Government of British Columbia's renewed investment of $4 million will expand the Canadian Tech Talent Accelerator (CTTA) program and prepare over 1,800 job seekers across B.C. for careers in the technology sector.
Canada Enforces Digital Services Tax, US and Tech Industry Raise Concerns
ExpiredCanada Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland defended the recently enacted digital services tax (DST) amidst the pushback from business groups and threats of US reprisals.
Canada's Telecom Giants Turn to Asset Sales as 5G Demands Intensify
ExpiredIndustry experts foresees that Canada’s telecom sector currently faces challenges like slower growth and intense competition, prompting leading companies to consider selling assets as a strategy to cut costs.
Canada Joins Horizon Europe: A New Era of Collaborative Research
ExpiredCanada 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.