Toronto coalition calls for machine learning systems to respect human rights
A coalition of human rights and technology groups have released a new declaration in Toronto, calling for tech companies and governments to ensure machine…
Report: ‘Delete Facebook’ movement stronger in Canada than many other countries
The increasing privacy concerns stemming from the Facebook and Cambridge Analytica scandal have prompted many users to start a ‘Delete Facebook’ movement. In fact,…
Report: One-third of Canadian businesses report unwittingly leaking sensitive information to cyber thieves
The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) has released its 2018 Canadian Internet Security Survey, revealing that 32 percent of Canadians report that they’ve unwittingly…
Alberta proposes tax credit to bolster game development and compete with other provinces
The province of Alberta has announced a proposed Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit, which would offer companies refunds of 25 percent of wages, salaries…
Toronto’s Humber River first hospital in Canada to recruit a humanoid robot
Toronto’s Humber River Hospital has partnered with SoftBank Robotics America (SBRA) to launch a new pilot program with Pepper the humanoid robot. This marks…
Vancouver startup creates VR arcade on wheels
Vancouver startup Mobile Reality has launched the world’s first mobile virtual reality arcade, a customized trailer that can travel to public spaces like fairs,…
Visa report: Two in three Canadians would trust banks with biometric data
As technology progresses, so too do the ways in which people can store personal information. Beyond mere passwords, consumers can also store information using…
Canadian government to use AI to search social media and predict suicides
According to the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention, approximately 11 people commit suicide in Canada every day. Further, around 210 people are estimated to…
Quebec investing $44 million into modernizing its taxi industry
The Government of Quebec is committing $44 million over five years to modernize the taxi industry starting in 2018, according to the CBC. Specifically,…
Analysts say Ontario won’t meet its 2020 electric vehicle target
In 2016, electric vehicles made up less than one percent of all passenger vehicle sales in Ontario. By 2020, the government is looking to…
Uber could face class-action lawsuit in Alberta for concealing cyberattack
A law firm has launched a class-action lawsuit against Uber on behalf of Albertans whose personal information was compromised in the company’s recently revealed…
PayPal: Canadian mobile spending to exceed $2.5 billion during the holidays
The back-to-back deals of Black Friday and Cyber Monday recently hit Canada, offering consumers discounts on all kinds of products. With these sales also…
Ontario and Chinese governments sign nearly $600 million in new tech agreements
Ontario and Chinese businesses and institutions have nearly $600 million in new technology-related agreements that are expected to create 583 jobs in Ontario, Premier…