Ontario reveals digital strategy, plans to launch new data authority
The Government of Ontario has introduced its long-planned digital and data strategy, which includes plans to create a new provincial…
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Alberta’s innovation minister wants province to be a “dominant player” in Canadian tech
Alberta’s minister of innovation wants to make the province’s tech sector a dominant player in the Canadian innovation…
Saskatchewan extending startup investment incentive
The Government of Saskatchewan plans to extend the Saskatchewan Technology Startup Incentive (STSI), its 45 percent tax credit…
BC 2021 budget includes funding for businesses, cleantech sector to support pandemic recovery
British Columbia’s 2021 fiscal budget sets out a path for the province’s economic recovery from COVID-19, including new…
Federal government looks to “punch our way out of the COVID recession” with #Budget2021
The federal government has published its Budget 2021, which focuses on addressing the third wave of the pandemic and economic…
Invest in Canada loses first CEO as Ian McKay transitions to ambassador of Japan
Ian McKay, who has led federal investment promotion agency Invest in Canada since its inception in 2018, is set to depart from…
What can the Canadian tech and innovation sector expect from #Budget2021?
As the Government of Canada prepares to table its Budget 2021 on Monday, Canadian tech is wondering how much the sector will…
Key Superclusters architect argues program needs more time to be fully evaluated in new report
John Knubley, one of the people responsible for the creation of the Government of Canada’s Superclusters program, argues…
Indigenous Growth Fund raises $150 million in first close to support Indigenous entrepreneurs
A social impact fund dedicated to Indigenous entrepreneurs has raised $150 million in its first close. The fund, called the…
Nicoya promised additional funding from federal government to develop COVID-19 test
Kitchener-Waterloo-based healthtech startup Nicoya has announced it is set to receive more financial support and advisory services…
Alberta Innovates puts out call to bring more technology, business accelerators to the province
Alberta Innovates, the crown corporation for the Government of Alberta that promotes innovation in the province, has issued…
Federal government looks to prop up Toronto tech ecosystem with $14.6 million in loans for six companies
Six tech companies based in Toronto are receiving a cumulative $14.6 million in loans from the federal government. The loans…
Toronto’s Almon completes AVIN-funded development of autonomous vehicle technology
Almon, a Toronto-based company that provides infrastructure maintenance services and products, has recently completed an autonomous…
OSC demands crypto trading platforms bring operations into compliance with securities regulations
The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is looking to crack down on unregistered cryptocurrency trading platforms operating…
Québec 2021 budget includes spending on innovation as part of economic recovery from pandemic
The Government of Québec has tabled its fiscal budget for 2021, which puts a heavy emphasis on recovery from the COVID-19…