Canada’s AI strategy draws mixed reviews from across tech ecosystem
Viewpoints differ, but experts aligned that strategy needs clearer timelines and greater detail.
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Canada’s AI strategy looks to shift government from startup supporter to stakeholder
New $500-million fund will take equity stakes in promising Canadian AI firms.
Canada’s AI strategy promises to protect citizens. Critics say it still lacks teeth
Prime Minister says legislation around protecting children will come in the next few weeks.
Canada’s AI strategy contains $2.3 billion in spending but few details on new privacy regulations
Delayed strategy promises plan to encourage Canadians to reinvest tech investment gains in AI startups.
SR&ED season is here. How to claim the hours you actually worked
Canada’s biggest R&D tax credit comes down to producing a clear record of work.
Canadian government gains access to Anthropic’s powerful Mythos model
Anthropic has kept Mythos in limited release amid concerns hackers could exploit the model.
Leaked draft of Canada’s AI strategy reportedly reveals plans for tech growth fund
Draft policy promises more funding for AI Compute Access Fund and Canada’s network of AI institutes.
BDC extends Isabelle Hudon’s mandate as CEO through 2030
Crown corporation’s board chair says Hudon will help shape its next five-year strategy.
Canada’s Bill C-22 creates a blueprint for surveillance
VPN service provider Windscribe says even with amendments, proposed legislation weakens user privacy.
Ontario universities’ report says schools must help students use AI properly
Post-secondaries need more money and expertise to deal with AI shift, Council of Ontario Universities says.
Government considering amendments to Bill C-22 amid backlash from tech, civil liberties groups
Feds say legislation will still require companies to retain metadata from users.
Canada’s forthcoming AI strategy aims to stop IP and value from leaving the country, parliamentary secretary says
Prime Minister Carney has confirmed that the long-delayed strategy will be released next week.
Purpose CEO Som Seif says “self-centred” finance industry is killing competition
Amidst battle with OSC, Seif claims incumbents wield the regulated nature of the financial industry against change.
Q&A: Erin O’Toole says Canada needs to play catch-up on defence innovation
Erin O’Toole wants Canadian innovators to seize the moment before it’s gone.
Canada’s AI minister says he’s more worried about creating unicorns than monopolies
Speaking at BetaKit’s Most Ambitious: Town Hall, Evan Solomon said he wants to reward companies taking risks.