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Canada and UK partner with semiconductor supply chains
Semiconductors

Canada and UK partner with semiconductor supply chains

MoU formalises a three-year alliance in semiconductor supply, boosting innovation and security for G7 nations.

By Jake MacAndrew • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
UK & Canada sign deal to boost semiconductor innovation
Semiconductors

UK & Canada sign deal to boost semiconductor innovation

The UK and Canada have signed an MoU to boost semiconductor innovation, focusing on R&D, talent development, and supply chain resilience across emerging technologies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025

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Canada awards CAD $13.2M to boost emerging space tech
Artificial Intelligence

Canada awards CAD $13.2M to boost emerging space tech

Canada awards funding to 17 firms and research groups to advance space tech in AI, propulsion, and lunar mobility, boosting security and economy.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
Mila, 5C & Hypertec invest CAD $250m in Montréal AI hub
Data sovereignty

Mila, 5C & Hypertec invest CAD $250m in Montréal AI hub

The three organisations will create a new Sovereign AI Research Hub in Montréal, boosting sustainable AI innovation and compute power.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Canada invests CAD $40M to expand transformer facility
Clean technologies

Canada invests CAD $40M to expand transformer facility

Canada invests CAD $40 million to expand Hitachi Energy's Varennes transformer plant, creating 500 jobs and boosting clean energy infrastructure.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
TELUS launches Canada's first sovereign AI factory in Quebec
Data sovereignty

TELUS launches Canada's first sovereign AI factory in Quebec

TELUS has opened Canada's first fully sovereign AI centre in Rimouski, Quebec, offering secure, locally controlled AI compute power and data residency.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025
Quebec metal sector adopts Estim.ai to boost project estimation
Large Language Models

Quebec metal sector adopts Estim.ai to boost project estimation

Quebec's metal sector launches AI tool Estim.ai to cut project estimation time, boosting productivity amid skilled labour shortages with CAD $1.1M investment.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
Half of Canadians use AI at work but lack training & confidence
Artificial Intelligence

Half of Canadians use AI at work but lack training & confidence

Nearly half of Canadians use AI at work, but only 12% have formal training, highlighting a significant skills and confidence gap in the workforce.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
Ontario leads Canadian provinces in passion for cricket online
Cricket World Cup

Ontario leads Canadian provinces in passion for cricket online

Ontario tops Canadian provinces in cricket interest, with 606 monthly Google searches per 100,000 residents, doubling the national average of 298.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 20th Sep 2025
Deep Sky launches North America's first DAC carbon capture facility
Clean technologies

Deep Sky launches North America's first DAC carbon capture facility

Canadian firms Deep Sky and Skyrenu achieve North America's first underground carbon storage via direct air capture at Innisfail, Alberta facility.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
OpenText & TELUS launch Canadian sovereign cloud & AI
Data Protection

OpenText & TELUS launch Canadian sovereign cloud & AI

OpenText and TELUS have launched a Canadian Sovereign Cloud and AI service, ensuring data stays within Canada to meet strict regulatory and security standards.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
TELUS backs Cogeco mobile launch with network deal, $2bn plan
Unified Communications

TELUS backs Cogeco mobile launch with network deal, $2bn plan

TELUS will support Cogeco's mobile launch in Ontario and Quebec via a wholesale network deal, backed by TELUS' $2bn investment plan.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
TELUS to invest CAD $2 billion in Ontario & Quebec broadband
Unified Communications

TELUS to invest CAD $2 billion in Ontario & Quebec broadband

TELUS will invest CAD $2 billion over five years to expand broadband fibre and wireless infrastructure across Ontario and Quebec, boosting connectivity and digital services.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Kramer AV over IP transforms teaching flexibility at John Abbott
EduTech

Kramer AV over IP transforms teaching flexibility at John Abbott

John Abbott College in Quebec boosts teaching flexibility and capacity with Kramer's AV over IP, enabling adaptable, networked classrooms without major construction.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Jul 2025
Kramer AV upgrade boosts flexible learning at John Abbott College
EduTech

Kramer AV upgrade boosts flexible learning at John Abbott College

John Abbott College in Quebec has upgraded classrooms with Kramer AV over IP tech, enhancing flexible teaching amid rising student numbers and space limits.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025
SCALE AI invests $98.6m in 23 Canadian AI projects
Digital Transformation

SCALE AI invests $98.6m in 23 Canadian AI projects

Funding will boost AI adoption in industries such as aircraft maintenance, retail, and recycling, with private funds leading.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Sat, 12th Jul 2025
ESET Canada awards CAD $15,000 to women in cybersecurity
Cybersecurity

ESET Canada awards CAD $15,000 to women in cybersecurity

ESET Canada has awarded CAD $15,000 in scholarships to seven women, marking the 10th year of its programme supporting diversity in cybersecurity.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
Canadian firms see reliable 5G as vital for innovation & growth
Firewalls

Canadian firms see reliable 5G as vital for innovation & growth

Ninety percent of Canadian businesses view secure, reliable 5G as vital for innovation and growth, despite cost and infrastructure challenges impacting progress.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025