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Canada Launches AI Compute Consultation to Shape $2 Billion Investment
ExpiredThe Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, has announced the launch of a consultation on AI Compute, aimed at gathering feedback to guide the development of measures for the $2 billion investment from Budget 2024.
CRTC Launches Major Fiber Internet Project to Connect Northern Quebec
ExpiredThe Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) is taking action to bring high-speed fiber Internet to northern Quebec, an area made up of official language minority communities.
Victoriaville: First Canadian Municipality to Test V2X Technology for Urban Resilience
ExpiredVictoriaville is poised to make history in the Canadian municipal sector, pioneering the deployment of vehicle-to-everything (V2X) electric vehicle charging stations.
CRTC to Build 1,300km of Fiber to Connect Nunavut Communities
ExpiredFor the first time, four remote Inuit communities in Nunavut, including one official language minority community, will have access to fiber Internet.
Saskatchewan’s First-Ever 5G Innovation Labs Officially Launched
ExpiredSaskTel, Samsung Canada, and Innovation Saskatchewan are launching the province’s first 5G Innovation Labs. These labs, powered by Samsung, will help local businesses, students, researchers, and innovators explore and develop 5G technology to improve communication and connectivity in Saskatchewan.
Canada Enforces Digital Services Tax, US and Tech Industry Raise Concerns
ExpiredCanada Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland defended the recently enacted digital services tax (DST) amidst the pushback from business groups and threats of US reprisals.
Calgary Tech Ecosystem Ranks Globally: $8 Billion Growth in Two Years
ExpiredCalgary has emerged as one of the top tech ecosystems in North America due to a combination of strategic factors, including a robust support infrastructure, talent availability, favorable business environment, and a thriving startup culture.
Canada Joins Horizon Europe: A New Era of Collaborative Research
ExpiredCanada has officially joined Horizon Europe, the world's largest research and innovation funding program. In association with Pillar II of Horizon Europe, Canada will participate in collaborative research projects addressing major global challenges.
Telehouse Canada Officially Launches Three Data Centers in Toronto
ExpiredTelehouse Canada, a leading colocation data center service provider, has officially launched its first three data centers in downtown Toronto, located at 250 Front Street West, 151 Front Street West, and 905 King Street West.