Feds say TikTok can continue Canadian operations, but under new rules
After national security review, government reverses course on proposed ban of company’s Canadian operations.
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Ottawa gives NRC $900 million for drone innovation hub and defence-focused IRAP stream
Commitment comes through $6.6-billion Defence Industrial Strategy.
Dominion Dynamics says it will invest $50 million to build a “sovereign autonomous wingman”
Uncrewed aircraft will be designed to fly alongside crewed fighters.
Alberta’s technology minister continues data centre courtship at Digital Innovation Forum
Nate Glubish pitches province’s energy, low taxes, and cool climate.
OpenAI sets new safety standards following Solomon meeting and pressure over Tumbler Ridge response
After meeting with Sam Altman, Canada’s AI minister says OpenAI is taking “immediate actions.”
CVCA and NACO offer competing visions for feds’ $750-million venture envelope
NACO points to early-stage gaps, while CVCA wants capital committed to growth.
Ottawa puts $8.5 million behind 40 Atlantic Canadian AI projects
Evan Solomon announces support for Université de Moncton, Volta Labs, Digital Nova Scotia, and others.
NationGraph raises $18 million USD to bring AI to the black box of government contracting
Canadian co-founded startup is building AI intel platform for teams selling to governments.
The quiet militarization of Canadian AI
Canadian AI styles itself as ethical but is reorienting towards military and dual-use technology.
Montréal AI conference ALL IN to expand with events in Vancouver, Toronto
Scale AI-run event series hits Vancouver on April 15 and Toronto on May 28.
Manitoba looks to spur more investment with tax credit ceiling raise
Starting in April, small business venture capital tax credit will be capped at $30 million.
CCI wants governments to buy more Canadian healthtech
Tech advocacy group urges overhaul of procurement and data management to support domestic companies.
Ottawa makes first RDII investments in Ontario with $15 million for CDL Defence and Wolf Advanced Technology
Money will support CDL’s defence accelerator and Wolf’s high-performance computing systems.
Evan Solomon will meet Sam Altman as OpenAI faces pressure over Tumbler Ridge response
Meeting comes after OpenAI revealed it would have reported the shooter to police in hindsight.
Québec government invests $36 million to sustain Mila’s AI research
Funding comes through Québec’s five-year innovation strategy.