Canadian Government stories
Canada opens AI compute funding round for supercomputer
3 days ago
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semiconductors
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Canada opens applications for a public AI supercomputer backed by AUD $890 million, aiming to keep computing power, data and decision-making at home.
On the table: Bill C-22 revives Canada's lawful access debate
4 days ago
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data protection
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encryption
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erp
Canada's Bill C-22 would let police confirm subscribers without a warrant, while forcing providers to retain data and build access tools for investigations.
Ottawa launches Level 1 cyber scheme for defence suppliers
5 days ago
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
Canada sets out cyber checks for defence suppliers, with annual self-assessments due from 2026 and tougher levels to follow in stages.
B.C. gets CAD $13.8M for AI, aerospace defence projects
This month
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spacetech
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drones
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surveillance
British Columbia secures CAD $13.8m in federal backing for five dual-use projects spanning satellites, drones and maritime safety.
Feds backs Edmonton defence technology with CAD $6.1M
Last month
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supply chain
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smb
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r&d
Canada invests in Edmonton defence projects as Wyvern, the University of Alberta and Cando aim to boost supply chains and innovation.
Explainer: Canada's long road to universal broadband
Last month
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network infrastructure
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digital divide
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government funding
Canada's decade-long drive to make 50/10 Mbps broadband a universal basic service nears 2030 goals, but remote regions remain hard to reach.
Canada backs genomics push with CAD $20M for 33 projects
Last month
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agricultural technology
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supply chain
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ai
Canada commits CAD $20m to 33 genomics projects, targeting cancer care, climate-resilient crops and commercial innovation nationwide.
Experts: CAD token market growth hinges on clear rules
Last month
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crypto
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fintech
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blockchain
Canada's tokenised markets hinge on OSC engagement, institutional uptake and hybrid blockchain rails, speakers told a Toronto summit.
Bell, Coveo partner on sovereign AI stack for Canada
Last month
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data protection
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Bell and Coveo are teaming up to offer a sovereign, Canada-based AI stack aimed at government and regulated data-sensitive sectors.
Ottawa commits CAD $900m to boost defence innovation
Last month
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drones
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surveillance
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smb
Canada is investing over $900M in NRC defence R&D, backing drones, aerospace, quantum tech and biomedical countermeasures.
Check Point launches Canada-only data region for WAF
Last month
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firewalls
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ddos
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data protection
Check Point debuts Canada-only WAF data region, promising full data residency, lower latency and AI-driven protection for local organisations.
Canada funds compact radiation monitor for deep space
Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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advanced persistent threat protection
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radiation
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r&d
Canada backs new compact neutron monitor with CAD $5.5 million to protect astronauts on deep-space missions to the Moon and Mars.
AI-fuelled cyberattacks put Canadian businesses at risk
Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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saas
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malware
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data protection
AI-powered cyberattacks are rising sharply, leaving Canadian businesses exposed as legacy systems meet rapid AI adoption and automated threats.
Canada boosts financial intelligence to fight extortion
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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risk & compliance
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smb
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money laundering
Canada is boosting financial intelligence and policing ties to track money trails and crack down on organised-crime extortion schemes.
Ottawa funds AI & digital skills push in the North
Sat, 7th Feb 2026
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genai
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
Canada is investing CAD $2,815,999 to boost digital skills and AI adoption across Nunavut, the Northwest Territories and the Yukon.
Canada maps public priorities for new national AI plan
Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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data protection
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hyperscale
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dc
Canada distils record public input into priorities for a 2026 AI strategy, balancing innovation, security, sovereignty and public trust.
Canada's extra cautious stablecoin path risks Web3 departure
Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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crypto
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fintech
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blockchain
Experts say the Stablecoin Act may be the right chance for Canada to catch up in the evolution of Web3 infrastructure.
BDO Canada buys GrantMatch to boost grants advisory
Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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saas
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manufacturing
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digital transformation
BDO Canada acquires GrantMatch, adding grants specialists and a funding-tracking platform to expand its Credits & Incentives services.
Here are the four firms feds back with $92M quantum investment
Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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quantum computing
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it industry
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r&d
Canada is investing CAD $92M in four quantum start-ups to speed up fault-tolerant computing for industrial and defence uses.
Canada invests CAD $11M to boost rural Sask internet
Sat, 17th Jan 2026
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uc
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agricultural technology
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hybrid & remote work
Canada commits to expanding high-speed internet to 1,922 rural and Indigenous homes across 28 communities in Saskatchewan.