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…
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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 Canadaâs 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…
OSC finds Quadriga CEO ran âPonzi schemeâ leading up to crypto exchangeâs downfall
A new report released by the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) has revealed that now-defunct crypto asset trading platform…
Digital Main Street receives $57 million from federal government, Ontario
Digital Main Street and its ShopHERE program have received a collective $57 million investment from the Government of Canada…
Ocean Supercluster launches competition for ocean tech innovators
The Ocean Superclusterâs Ocean Startup Project has launched a new competition for entrepreneurs from rural, Indigenous, and…
Federal government creates web hub for organizations buying and selling PPE
The federal government has created a web hub aimed to contain resources for organizations buying and selling personal protective…
IRAP says 97 percent of $250 million Innovation Assistance Program already committed
Ninety-seven percent of the $250 million Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) COVID-19 Innovation Assistance Program…
Tech sector reiterates calls to expand wage subsidy as Canadian government asks for feedback
Canadaâs Department of Finance recently held a consultation process on the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS), looking…
Federal government, Québec announce $50 million fund to support Montréal small businesses
The Government of Canada and the province of QuĂ©bec on Monday announced a new $50 million fund meant to support small business…