PacifiCan invests over $4 million into Indigenous-led clean energy, tech upskilling projects
First Nations Technology Council, BC Indigenous Clean Energy Initiative secure funding.
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With Collision nearing a one-year Toronto extension, efforts are mounting for a West Coast alternative
Vancouver group advocates for Collision, as SAAS NORTH organizers look to offer a locally run alternative.
Evaluating UCP and NDP plans for tech as Alberta’s election day approaches
What’s on the table for the province’s tech sector?
Code for Canada ED: Laid-off tech employees are overlooking opportunities in public service
Dorothy Eng argues tech professionals would enjoy the challenge of designing solutions for everyone in Canada, not just those…
AbCellera receives $300 million in combined government funding for biotech campus
The $701-million project aims to build a “state-of-the-art” campus, add 400 jobs.
List highlights 10 fast-growing, impactful SDTC-backed Canadian cleantech firms
Mara Renewables, MineSense, Ecopia AI crack the list alongside returnees Saltworks, Hifi, among others.
Caucus group launched to deal with emerging technology like AI, blockchain
Concerns over the pace of blockchain, artificial intelligence spur group to grapple with regulation and innovation
Binance exits Canada as crypto trading platforms feel broader impact of stricter regulations
Binance pulled out of Ontario in 2021 as it wasn’t registered with the province.
Boast.ai report maps government tax, grant programs available for small businesses
Companies can combine SR&ED with other funding programs.
Do the feds have an innovation strategy? CCI’s Ben Bergen isn’t so sure
The Council of Canadian Innovators president answers your submitted questions on innovation policy.
Tech leaders, academics gather to discuss how Canada can reach net-zero emissions by 2050
The CityAge conference explored how Canada can grow sustainably to a population of 50 million.
As Bill C-11 passes, YouTube influencers, content creators express concern while Big Tech quiet
Bill C-11, the so-called online streaming bill, passed on April 27.
University of Toronto, Université de Montréal get combined $325 million as part of $1.4 billion federal investment into university innovation
Other projects focus on sustainability, health, and migrants.
CIFAR names eight new AI chairs as part of second phase of federal AI strategy
CIFAR also awarded five-year renewals to seven AI chairs appointed in 2017.