As Trump suspends H-1B visa, Canadian tech looks to attract foreign talent (again)
Following United States President Donald Trump’s decision to temporarily suspend the H-1B visa program, Canadian tech leaders…
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Ontario Supercluster invests over $6 million in three COVID-related projects
Ontario-based supercluster Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) is set to announce today the investment of more than…
Government signs deal with Lind Equipment to test UV sanitizer tech
The Government of Canada has signed a contract with Markham-based tech company Lind Equipment to test a UV sanitizer technology…
New federal recovery panel has opportunity to build a stronger Canada out of pandemic’s rubble
COVID-19 finds industry and public policy leaders scrambling for answers on how to rebuild our domestic economies and restore…
Ten cleantech companies receive $41.8 million from federal government
Ten cleantech companies have received a collective $41.8 million from the federal government through Sustainable Development…
Toronto Region Board of Trade launches program to help Ontario businesses go digital
The free, new online business support program is designed to help Ontario businesses adapt to a more digital world during and…
Availability of expanded $40,000 CEBA small business loans delayed
Applications for the expanded Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA), which were set to open across the country Friday, have…
Federal government launching national contact tracing app in collaboration with Shopify, BlackBerry
The Government of Canada is set to launch a national app for contact tracing that was developed in partnership with Canadian…
Federal government commits $492 million in grants for virus, AI research
The federal government is providing up to $492 million through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada…
EDC prepared to commit $250 million to investment matching program
Export Development Canada (EDC) has begun deploying funds into Canadian companies through its newly launched investment matching…
Canada, France officially launch global initiative to advance responsible use of AI
Canada, France, and 13 other countries have officially launched a new international artificial intelligence (AI) partnership…
Nicoya to receive funding, advisory services through NRC IRAP to develop COVID-19 test
Kitchener-Waterloo-based healthtech startup Nicoya has been selected to receive advisory services and up to approximately $299,000…
Applications open Friday for updated $40,000 CEBA small business loan
The federal government has announced that its updated application process for the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA)…
Federal government looking to extend Canada Emergency Response Benefit
The Government of Canada is looking to extend the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB), which supports people that are…
Future Skills Centre funds 30 projects testing innovative solutions for Canada’s evolving labour market
The Future Skills Centre (FSC) has invested in 30 community-based programs across Canada that aim to fill the skills gap and…