Telesat, MDA Space tapped for $2.3-billion Arctic satellite buildout
Federal contract will expand Lightspeed constellation from 156 to 225 satellites.
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Alberta’s AI push is rewriting the rules for government contractors
Minister Nate Glubish says vendors must adapt to new reality or risk being left behind.
Semiconductor industry says Canada needs a better plan for sovereign silicon
Canada’s Semiconductor Council wants federal AI strategy to include dedicated semiconductor plan.
Have thoughts on AI transparency? The feds want your feedback
Government launches survey for public to weigh in on AI regulations.
Crypto sector says Canada’s regulatory uncertainty limiting domestic innovation
Industry leaders argue risk aversion to blame for country’s patchwork rules and slow implementation.
Source Canada returns with dedicated defence and deep tech tracks
Procurement summit aims to facilitate relationships between Canadian tech buyers and sellers.
An Indigenous AI framework
Plus: Richard Sutton’s new lab has lofty goals.
“We’re counting coupons”: Tech leaders question how foreign investment is shaping domestic innovation
MaRS panel explores Canada’s innovation struggles, from talent retention to tech adoption.
How Indigenous technologists are building data sovereignty into AI
Indigenous AI Gathering at Mila explored how to create AI solutions without data extraction.
Alberta and Québec partner on AI in government
Provinces sign a memorandum of understanding to share technical assets, develop joint projects.
What Canadian tech startups should know about AI in the workplace
Amid a “Wild West” for AI regulation, lawyers from Littler encourage companies to mind existing laws.
Silicon Valley hits Calgary Stampede
Plus: Canada isn’t Delaware’s waiting room.
Q&A: Minister Evan Solomon on why Ottawa wants Canadians to adopt AI
Federal AI minister on why AI is a foundational technology and why Canada needs sovereign digital alternatives.
Xanadu visits the White House for quantum summit
Toronto quantum computing firm was the lone Canadian representative in attendance.
Winnipeg adtech Taiv among recipients of PrairiesCAN AI adoption funding
Canada’s AI minister announces $10.2 million for six Manitoba businesses.