Yoshua Bengio among Canadians signing global pledge against AI weaponry
Machine learning pioneer Yoshua Bengio has signed a letter with global AI experts and organizations, vowing to play no role…
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BDC paying $69.7 million dividend to Canadian government
BDC has reported that it will pay a dividend of $69.7 million to the Canadian government, calling it a record for the firm.…
New report lists 10 strategies to increase diversity in federal government contracts
While many women launch and grow businesses in Canada, the majority of small and medium-sized enterprises owned by women are…
Scott Brison appointed Minister of Digital Government services
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appointed president of the Treasury Board Scott Brison as country’s newest Minister of Digital…
Alberta government announces $70 million cleantech challenge
The Alberta government announced it is launching a $70 million challenge to encourage companies in the biotechnology, electricity,…
How OSMO and the Quebec government plan to build a Communitech for Montreal (CanCon Podcast Ep. 123)
As is our annual tradition, the CanCon podcast packed up its gear and set off for Montreal and Startupfest. This year, what…
Applications now open for government’s $100 million startup procurement program
The Canadian government announced it is inviting small businesses to develop products and solutions addressing five government…
Government announces RFP to compile data on women entrepreneurs
During Montreal’s Startupfest, Minister of Small Business and Tourism Bardish Chagger announced that the government is accepting…
Applications from healthcare consortia for Strategic Innovation Fund due August 31
The Canadian government announced that it is seeking applications for companies looking to receive funding through the Strategic…
OSC study: Lack of cryptocurrency knowledge putting Ontarians at risk
A new study by the Ontario Securities Commission has found that while five percent of Ontarians (approximately 500,000 people)…
University of Alberta receives $500,000 for connected vehicle research
The University of Alberta has received approximately $500,000 in funding for a connected vehicle privacy program. The funding…
Nova Scotia launches $15 million early-stage VC fund
The Nova Scotia government has announced a new $15 million early-stage venture capital fund. The fund will be led by Patrick…
Shopify will power BC’s online cannabis sales
According to a report from the Canadian Press, Shopify will power the ecommerce platform for British Columbia’s cannabis…
Government names five fund-of-funds receiving portion of $350 million through VCCI
The Canadian government has announced the first round of funds that would receive funding through the Venture Capital Catalyst…
Advocacy groups call on Canadian government to tackle digital rights in petition
As the globe come to grips with revelations of data and privacy misuse like the Cambridge Analytica scandal, a group of digital…