TransPod awaits government consent to secure $688.2 million CAD for proposed high-speed line between Edmonton and Calgary
If Alberta government fails to commit, TransPod’s CEO said he’ll move the project elsewhere.
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Saskatchewan budget light on overall innovation investments but increases startup tax credit
Province combines two innovation organizations hoping to create jobs, attract startups.
Québec’s 2022 budget heavy on R&D, light on addressing tech talent shortage
Latest budget commits to research, innovation, and life sciences.
PwC digital banking director Abraham Tachjian to be named Canada’s open banking lead
The appointment to come almost a year after its recommendation from the Advisory Committee on Open Banking.
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Alberta NDP tables bill to create new provincial venture fund for tech
NDP noted Alberta attracted less venture capital last year than provinces like Ontario, BC, Québec.
Bank of Canada to collaborate with MIT on digital currency research project
Canada explores digital currency as Biden calls for US to examine its own options.
Platform Innovation Centre in Calgary receives $2 million from the Government of Canada
The long-awaited innovation hub is set to officially open its doors in 2022.
Canadian FinTech leaders press Government of Canada for progress on open banking
Open letter calls on feds to appoint open banking lead, adopt recommendations outlined in last year’s report.
Ontario commits $25 million as Canadarm3 manufacturer MDA creates $100 million space robotics centre
MDA combines space robotics with automation and artificial intelligence.
Saskatchewan opens new immigration stream to bolster tech talent pool
Saskatchewan is the latest province to introduce a tech-focused immigration stream.
Federal government announces first four organizations administering Women Entrepreneurship Loan Fund
SheEO among group set to provide micro-loans to women entrepreneurs.
Ontario helps agricultural innovation grow with up to $22 million investment
The funding is going to university and startup AgTech projects.
Canadian government launches $4 billion Canada Digital Adoption Program
Program to help some 160,000 small and medium businesses adopt digital technology.
Ontario government announces launch of new IP agency
The official launch follows years of work around a provincial IP strategy.