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MDA Space adds space situational awareness to Dept. of Defence

Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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ThothX will partner with MDA Space to enhance space situation awareness, boosting Canada's orbital security amid growing space congestion and threats.
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Canadian foodtech startups awarded CAD $2.35M boost

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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Canadian Food Innovation Network awards funding to five startups pioneering foodtech in automation, packaging, waste reduction and digital manufacturing.
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Funding from FedDev adds support for Black businesses in GTA

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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Federal Economic Development invests CAD $2.4 million in Black Creek Community Health Centre to back Black entrepreneurs across Toronto.
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Canada funds first private sale solar energy project in SK

Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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Canada grants CAD $33m to George Gordon First Nation's solar project in Saskatchewan, pioneering industrial clean energy supply via a 30-year pact.
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FedNor grants CAD $1.05M to boost innovation in Northern Ontario

Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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FedNor awards CAD $1.05 million to NORCAT, boosting AI adoption and innovation in over 35 Northern Ontario SMEs to enhance productivity and growth.
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Deep Sky launches North America's first DAC carbon capture facility

Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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Canadian firms Deep Sky and Skyrenu achieve North America's first underground carbon storage via direct air capture at Innisfail, Alberta facility.
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Heat, jobs, language: Data centres fueling Indigenous communities

Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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Indigenous-led data centres offer more than jobs. They support language preservation, data sovereignty, and sustainable community growth.
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How Secure AI and Cloud Are Powering the Next Era of the Public Sector

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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The Canadian government leverages secure cloud infrastructure like Snowflake to boost AI in public services, enhancing security and efficiency nationwide.
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Canada partners with Cohere to boost AI in public services

Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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The Canadian Government partners with Artificial Intelligence firm Cohere to enhance public services using home-grown AI.
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Canada backs UK AI Alignment Project with $1M investment

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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Canada pledges $1 million to support the UK AI Security Institute's Alignment Project, promoting safe and responsible AI development globally.
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$77M boost from feds funds high-speed Internet to rural BC

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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Federal and provincial governments pledge 77m to extend high-speed internet to 6,900 rural and Indigenous homes across British Columbia.
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Canada invests $5.6M into unstructured data research project

Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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Canadian researchers, led by McGill's Professor Fung, secure CAD $5.6m to develop advanced tools for analysing vast unstructured data sets over four years.
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Your employees are using AI. Where's your policy?

Sat, 26th Jul 2025
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As AI reshapes industries, having a clear AI policy is crucial for businesses to manage risks effectively, say experts.
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Canada will use AI to enhance mineral exploration in NWT

Thu, 17th Jul 2025
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Canada and Northwest Territories partner to use AI and digital tech for exploring northern mineral resources, boosting sustainable investment and Indigenous collaboration.
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Canada invests $21.5 million in carbon capture projects

Sat, 5th Jul 2025
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The announcement comes as Canada invests in cutting emissions and boosting clean energy jobs before its 2050 net-zero carbon goal.
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Soldiers in Tech offers free digital training to Ontario veterans

Sun, 22nd Jun 2025
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The Roland Gossage Foundation relaunched Soldiers in Tech, offering free digital skills training in web development and cyber security to Ontario veterans and their families.
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Lastwall IdP earns FedRAMP nod for quantum-ready Zero Trust

Thu, 8th May 2025
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Lastwall's Identity Platform has earned FedRAMP Moderate Authorisation, enabling US federal agencies to deploy quantum-resistant Zero Trust cybersecurity solutions.
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AI-powered app offers skin cancer checks & fast medical care

Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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Toronto AI firm Skinopathy launches GetSkinHelp app, enabling Canadians to screen for skin cancer from home and access timely medical care.
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Canada invests CAD $7.3m to boost Quebec business growth

Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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Canada's government has announced an investment of over CAD $7.3 million towards eight projects aimed at boosting local businesses in Quebec's Outaouais and Laurentides regions.
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Canada invests CAD $988,100 in USask's Opus incubator

Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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The Canadian Government has pledged nearly CAD $1 million to the Opus startup incubator at the University of Saskatchewan, boosting local tech entrepreneurship.