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Ottawa invests $105 million in rural Saskatchewan broadband
Unified Communications

Ottawa invests $105 million in rural Saskatchewan broadband

The investment will connect over 6,500 rural homes in Saskatchewan to high-speed Internet, boosting access in Indigenous communities.

By Jake MacAndrew • 2 min read • Sat, 5th Jul 2025
Canada invests $21.5 million in carbon capture projects
Clean technologies

Canada invests $21.5 million in carbon capture projects

The announcement comes as Canada invests in cutting emissions and boosting clean energy jobs before its 2050 net-zero carbon goal.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Sat, 5th Jul 2025
AI minister announces $3.5 million funding for machine-learning healthcare program
Artificial Intelligence

AI minister announces $3.5 million funding for machine-learning healthcare program

Ministry invests in HealthSpark, a Vector Institute programme boosting AI-driven healthcare innovations and startups.

By Jake MacAndrew • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
Canada pulls back on Digital Services Tax to advance US trade talks
Marketing Technologies

Canada pulls back on Digital Services Tax to advance US trade talks

Trump previously stalled trade talks with Canada in protest over its new 3% Digital Services Tax on major tech firms, escalating bilateral tensions.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025
Bell to open Canada's largest AI data centre network in BC
Data sovereignty

Bell to open Canada's largest AI data centre network in BC

Bell launches Canada's largest AI data centre network in BC, starting with a 7 MW facility in Kamloops powered by clean hydroelectricity in June 2025.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
Canada invests CAD $988,100 in USask's Opus incubator
Digital Transformation

Canada invests CAD $988,100 in USask's Opus incubator

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

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025

Global Stories

Canadian Government stories

Huawei to fight US allegations with their own lawsuit
Unified Communications

Huawei to fight US allegations with their own lawsuit

The lawyers are alleging that their client was detained, searched and interrogated for three hours in violation of constitutional rights.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Mar 2019
KOTRA reports opportunities for South Korean IT companies in Canada
Information Communication & Technology

KOTRA reports opportunities for South Korean IT companies in Canada

Following complications in the U.S., Canada has been touted as the 'Second Silicon Valley' presenting a huge opportunity for Asian IT companies.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Aug 2017
BlackBerry bows out of hardware as smartphone business turns sour
Cybersecurity

BlackBerry bows out of hardware as smartphone business turns sour

The move gives BlackBerry a chance to survive as a pure software and services company, following years of losses for its hardware business.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Oct 2016
A cloud fit for finance
Cloud Services

A cloud fit for finance

The finance sector seeks a custom-fit cloud solution, stepping into forums to shape a tech future that meets its unique demands.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2013
Lenovo looking at BlackBerry takeover?
Lenovo

Lenovo looking at BlackBerry takeover?

Computer maker CEO says company may consider an acquisition of Canadian firm at some point in the future, causing shares to rally.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2013
Canada joins Huawei boycott
Government

Canada joins Huawei boycott

Chinese company faces exclusion from planned government network across North America as concerns over security risks continue.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Oct 2012
Kiwi tech co wins US security industry award
Cartech

Kiwi tech co wins US security industry award

Dunedin-based Tracplus Global was awarded top honours in the First Responder category at The Security Summit in San Diego, California.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 5th May 2011