Build Canada appoints Lucy Hargreaves to CEO as tech think tank expands mandate
Policy platform will open-source its projects and fund Canadian initiatives.
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“Light, tight, right” regulation: Minister Evan Solomon unpacks how Canada plans to support domestic AI and quantum computing
Solomon says Canada must keep quantum industry and IP in Canada at CDL Super Session talk.
Chris Greenfield is no longer the managing director of OneEleven
After a 10-month search to fill his position, Greenfield lasted just over a year at tech hub’s helm.
G7 leaders conclude summit with commitments on AI and quantum
The Prime Minister’s Office promised more than $200 million in financial support.
FCAC commissioner shares update on Canada’s open banking future, but makes no timeline commitments
Agency is developing consumer awareness strategy, accreditation process, regulator tells Open Banking Expo.
StatsCan finds AI adoption has doubled in businesses, but hasn’t yet affected headcounts
Survey data precedes wave of AI-first policies from giants like OpenText and Shopify.
Cohere bringing AI into public sector through partnerships with Canadian, UK governments
AI startup says it will heed Prime Minister’s call to make government “more productive and efficient.”
CVCA calls for Digital Services Tax pause to avoid retaliatory US tax changes
Multiple industry groups wary of “dire downstream effects” for Canadian investors, companies.
AI minister Evan Solomon wary of overdoing regulation, but says Bill C-27 “not gone”
Tech leaders call for procurement strategies that benefit Canadian AI companies following minister’s remarks.
Canada Health Infoway’s AI Scribe Program hooks up primary care clinicians with Canadian healthtech
Initiative to provide up to 10,000 licences for AI documentation tools from companies like Well Health and MEDFAR.
DoorDash next on the menu as Canada’s Competition Bureau sues for allegedly deceptive pricing tactics
Lawsuit seeks an undetermined penalty and restitution to affected customers who used food delivery app.
InBC’s Jill Earthy knows Canadian VC “could be healthier”
Provincial Crown Corp. CEO talks wake-up calls, early-stage investment, and InBC’s future fundraising plans.
Government-backed program aims to help Canadian non-profits adopt responsible AI
RAISE hopes to make Canada a leader in AI for charities and social impact causes.
Investissement Québec records annual loss on VC and fund investments
Provincial investment agency’s overall $13-million return came in well below $194 million forecast.
DIGITAL Innovation Cluster providing $15 million across 16 Canadian AI-based training and CareerTech projects
Projects backed by matching $15-million private investment aim to upskill and connect workers with employers.