Ottawa introduces bill to ban social media for kids under 16
Draft legislation would create new regulator to govern online safety, including AI chatbot use.
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Montréal innovation hub Ax.c secures renewed funding and DMZ partnership
Government-backed hub hosted more than 250 events in its first year of operation.
Cohere signs exploratory AI agreement with Québec government
MOU tasks Toronto AI company with exploring AI use in province’s public service.
Public buying is a hidden growth engine. It’s time for Canada to use it strategically
CCI’s Laurent Carbonneau writes that Canada needs to reward investments in R&D and IP.
Is Canada’s AI strategy a plan of action?
Plus: Waabi’s Raquel Urtasun explains the coming Physical AI revolution.
National AI institutes get funding and talent boost from AI strategy
Mila, Amii, Vector Institute, and CAISI receive over $200 million in financial commitments.
Canada’s AI strategy draws mixed reviews from across tech ecosystem
Viewpoints differ, but experts aligned that strategy needs clearer timelines and greater detail.
Canada’s AI strategy looks to shift government from startup supporter to stakeholder
New $500-million fund will take equity stakes in promising Canadian AI firms.
Canada’s AI strategy promises to protect citizens. Critics say it still lacks teeth
Prime Minister says legislation around protecting children will come in the next few weeks.
Canada’s AI strategy contains $2.3 billion in spending but few details on new privacy regulations
Delayed strategy promises plan to encourage Canadians to reinvest tech investment gains in AI startups.
SR&ED season is here. How to claim the hours you actually worked
Canada’s biggest R&D tax credit comes down to producing a clear record of work.
Canadian government gains access to Anthropic’s powerful Mythos model
Anthropic has kept Mythos in limited release amid concerns hackers could exploit the model.
Leaked draft of Canada’s AI strategy reportedly reveals plans for tech growth fund
Draft policy promises more funding for AI Compute Access Fund and Canada’s network of AI institutes.
BDC extends Isabelle Hudon’s mandate as CEO through 2030
Crown corporation’s board chair says Hudon will help shape its next five-year strategy.
Canada’s Bill C-22 creates a blueprint for surveillance
VPN service provider Windscribe says even with amendments, proposed legislation weakens user privacy.