Tag: government of canada
Six months after petition launch, federal minister calls market benefits plan “essential” to Global Talent Stream visa
Employees at VanHack, Hopper, Dapper Labs, others signed a petition that calls the plan “cumbersome.” As Canadian tech stakeholders continue to petition for the…
Government of Canada to launch $250 million initiative to train workers for roles in sectors like digital technology, AgTech, cleantech
In record-tight labour market, feds aim to upskill workers for high-growth industries. The federal government is launching a new program focused on upskilling workers…
Newly-named Canada Innovation Corporation will see budget double to absorb IRAP
Further details on feds new innovation agency to follow governance body, new legislation. The federal government has revealed more details of its long-awaited, new…
A|I: The AI Times – Radical strategies for AI & quantum in Canada
Plus: Scale AI cuts 20% of its workforce. The AI Times is a weekly newsletter covering the biggest AI, machine learning, big data, and…
CCI laments lack of detail on SR&ED, innovation agency as feds share economic update
Fall Economic Statement indicates projects are underway, but not at a pace the innovation community likes. The new innovation agency? That review of research…
VCCI funding in hand, Kensington Capital Partners targets $290 million third venture fund
With renewed mandate from Government of Canada, Kensington aims to nearly double its previous fund. Kensington Capital Partners has announced plans for its third…
Ecopia AI announces $8 million SDTC partnership to create 3D vector maps of Canadian cities
Project aims to support sustainability-related, net-zero initiatives. Ecopia AI has announced a partnership with Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) to build three-dimensional vector maps…
Government of Canada invests $506 million into AI, computer science research
University of Calgary, University of Victoria, Memorial University to secure research funding. The Government of Canada is making a commitment of $506 million into…
Canadian startup news of the week (6/19/22)
Plus: Inovia raises $420 million CAD for fifth early-stage venture fund. Welcome to BetaKit’s startup stories of the week! Here, you will find the…
Memorial University to launch two innovation initiatives with support from feds, provincial government, IBM Canada
IBM’s contribution includes hardware, software, staffing. Memorial University (MUN) is set to launch two new initiatives, the Centre for Analytics, Informatics and Research (CAIR)…