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Feds seek applications for sovereign data centres over 100MW

Canada opens intake for sovereign AI data centres over 100MW, aiming to boost compute capacity, Indigenous equity and green power use.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026

Unified Communications

Canada invests CAD $11M to boost rural Sask internet

Canada commits to expanding high-speed internet to 1,922 rural and Indigenous homes across 28 communities in Saskatchewan.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Sat, 17th Jan 2026

Clean technologies

Why Canada is betting on oceans to close its innovation gap

Canada's Ocean Supercluster announces over CAD $40M in new projects to scale ocean tech, boost AI and drive growth across three coasts.

By Jake MacAndrew • 5 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026

Digital Transformation

Canada partners with Coveo to modernise AI public services

Canada signs MOU with Coveo to power digital public services, boost productivity and assert greater control over its data and systems.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2025

EduTech

Mitacs launches postdoc awards to boost tech commercialisation

Mitacs unveils CAD $170,000 global postdoc fellowships to lure top researchers to Canada and speed commercialisation of advanced tech.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025

Quantum Computing

Canada launches CAD $92M quantum tech defence initiative

Canada unveils new quantum tech scheme to bolster defence, keep top firms at home and turn early research gains into strategic clout.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2025

Data Protection

Canada's AI regulation that died: The story of AIDA

Canada's Artificial Intelligence and Data Act, part of Bill C-27, died in 2025, leaving the country without dedicated AI regulation despite billions invested.

By Jake MacAndrew • 5 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025

Data Science

Soldiers in Tech expands to boost veterans' technology careers

Soldiers in Tech expands in Ontario, offering fully funded tech training and support to veterans and families, boosting careers in cybersecurity, web development, and AI.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Nov 2025

Artificial Intelligence

QueerTech pushes to hard-wire inclusion into Canadian tech

A growing movement aims to diversify the tech world by empowering 2SLGBTQ+ creators to shape the future of AI development and innovation.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Canada launches task force to update its AI strategy

Canada launches AI Strategy Task Force and national consultation to update its AI strategy, aiming to boost innovation, trust and economic growth nationwide.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2025

Space

MDA Space adds space situational awareness to Dept. of Defence

ThothX will partner with MDA Space to enhance space situation awareness, boosting Canada's orbital security amid growing space congestion and threats.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025

Supply Chain

Canadian foodtech startups awarded CAD $2.35M boost

Canadian Food Innovation Network awards funding to five startups pioneering foodtech in automation, packaging, waste reduction and digital manufacturing.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025

Small Business

Funding from FedDev adds support for Black businesses in GTA

Federal Economic Development invests CAD $2.4 million in Black Creek Community Health Centre to back Black entrepreneurs across Toronto.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025

Power / Energy

Canada funds first private sale solar energy project in SK

Canada grants CAD $33m to George Gordon First Nation's solar project in Saskatchewan, pioneering industrial clean energy supply via a 30-year pact.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025

Artificial Intelligence

FedNor grants CAD $1.05M to boost innovation in Northern Ontario

FedNor awards CAD $1.05 million to NORCAT, boosting AI adoption and innovation in over 35 Northern Ontario SMEs to enhance productivity and growth.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025

Power / Energy

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

Hyperscale

Heat, jobs, language: Data centres fueling Indigenous communities

Indigenous-led data centres offer more than jobs. They support language preservation, data sovereignty, and sustainable community growth.

By Jake MacAndrew • 5 min read • Fri, 22nd Aug 2025

Data Analytics

How Secure AI and Cloud Are Powering the Next Era of the Public Sector

The Canadian government leverages secure cloud infrastructure like Snowflake to boost AI in public services, enhancing security and efficiency nationwide.

By Shannon Katschilo • 5 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025