PLATO Testing to bring Indigenous software tester training program to Victoria
Fredericton-based company PLATO Testing has announced plans to bring its program to Victoria this fall, where it hopes to help…
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FedDev Ontario commits combined $12 million to OneEleven and new Waterloo-London healthtech hub
In August, the Government of Canada made some investments, through FedDev Ontario, in the province’s innovation and startup…
New interactive database examines attention candidates give to Indigenous matters during the federal election
When it comes to Tweeting about indigenous matters, the NDP are outstripping every other political party as the 2021 election…
Liberal Party platform promises SR&ED reform, plans for $2 billion advanced research agency
The Liberal Party of Canada released its platform on Wednesday, which contained a multitude of promises for Canada’s…
Liberals and Conservatives both promise to introduce open banking on election trail
One day after the Liberal Party pledged to put in place the recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Open Banking by 2023,…
Province commits $3.9 million CAD for internet improvements in BC Indigenous communities
High-speed internet is coming to nine Indigenous communities in BC as part of new provincial funding commitments. The territories…
Open letter from Canadian tech execs challenges party leaders to outline their vision for sustainable economic growth
More than 200 Canadian tech and business leaders have signed a letter addressed to the heads of Canada’s federal political…
Coinberry second crypto asset dealer to receive regulatory approval by OSC
Toronto-based Coinberry Limited has become just the second crypto asset dealer to receive regulatory approval by the Ontario…
Aux Caves FinTech latest target as Canadian securities commissions continue to crack down on crypto asset firms
Securities commissions across the country continue to grapple with a wave of crypto asset firms failing to comply with Canadian…
Ontario, Michigan collaborating on advanced automotive and mobility technology
Ontario and Michigan are looking for tech solutions to alleviate pressure along their shared borders. The two auto-producing…
Following recent top-up, Superclusters allocate funding to new initiatives
The Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) and Ocean Superclusters have announced millions in fresh project funding, and…
Free Boswell: Canada’s anti-competitive policy
There has been much ado about the regulation of Big Tech from our friends south of the border. As good Canadians, that has…
Federal Black Entrepreneur Ecosystem Fund kicks off, financing 30 Canadian businesses
In twin announcements on August 13 that were strong on commitments but short on details, the federal government announced several…
Telesat secures $1.44 billion commitment from Government of Canada
Satellite communications company Telesat has secured a commitment of $1.44 billion from the Government of Canada, to help the…
Government of Canada establishes FedNor as standalone regional development agency
The federal government has named the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor) a “full-fledged”…