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Québec Tech launches local technology adoption drive

Sat, 24th Jan 2026
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Québec Tech and partners launch a province-wide drive urging firms to adopt homegrown technologies to lift productivity and resilience.
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Coalition adds global deepfake cover to cyber policies

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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Coalition launches deepfake response cover in key cyber markets, offering forensic, legal and PR support for AI-fuelled impersonation risks.
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Telus health program to support mobile clinic in Montreal

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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A second mobile health clinic is hitting Montreal's streets to double vital care and support for the city's growing homeless population.
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Canadian firms embrace AI & efficiency to counter tariff pressures

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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Canadian firms are embracing AI and operational efficiency to offset tariff pressures, boosting optimism for growth and hiring in 2026 despite economic uncertainty.
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Chris Hadfield on fusion, AI, human ingenuity for the future

Sat, 29th Nov 2025
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The Canadian retired astronaut and former ISS commander shared his experiences and how to apply them to sustainable tech at Info-Tech LIVE in Montreal.
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Canada announces CAD $11 million in carbon tech funding

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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Canada commits CAD $11M to boost carbon storage and AI-driven energy innovations in Quebec and Newfoundland, aiming to meet climate goals.
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Mark Lane launches FX platform for entrepreneurs in Canada

Sat, 25th Oct 2025
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Mark Lane has launched Canada's first FX platform letting entrepreneurial currency professionals run their own client portfolios with flexible hours and higher commissions.
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Deep Sky to build 500,000 tonne carbon removal hub in MB

Sat, 11th Oct 2025
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Deep Sky will invest in building the largest carbon removal hubs in Southwestern Manitoba, aiming to remove 500,000 tonnes of CO2 annually.
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Canada awards CAD $13.2M to boost emerging space tech

Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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Canada awards funding to 17 firms and research groups to advance space tech in AI, propulsion, and lunar mobility, boosting security and economy.
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Mila, 5C & Hypertec invest CAD $250m in Montréal AI hub

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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The three organisations will create a new Sovereign AI Research Hub in Montréal, boosting sustainable AI innovation and compute power.
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Canada invests CAD $40M to expand transformer facility

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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Canada invests CAD $40 million to expand Hitachi Energy's Varennes transformer plant, creating 500 jobs and boosting clean energy infrastructure.
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TELUS launches Canada's first sovereign AI factory in Quebec

Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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TELUS has opened Canada's first fully sovereign AI centre in Rimouski, Quebec, offering secure, locally controlled AI compute power and data residency.
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Quebec metal sector adopts Estim.ai to boost project estimation

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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Quebec's metal sector launches AI tool Estim.ai to cut project estimation time, boosting productivity amid skilled labour shortages with CAD $1.1M investment.
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Half of Canadians use AI at work but lack training & confidence

Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
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Nearly half of Canadians use AI at work, but only 12% have formal training, highlighting a significant skills and confidence gap in the workforce.
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Ontario leads Canadian provinces in passion for cricket online

Sat, 20th Sep 2025
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Ontario tops Canadian provinces in cricket interest, with 606 monthly Google searches per 100,000 residents, doubling the national average of 298.
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Deep Sky launches North America's first DAC carbon capture facility

Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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Canadian firms Deep Sky and Skyrenu achieve North America's first underground carbon storage via direct air capture at Innisfail, Alberta facility.
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OpenText & TELUS launch Canadian sovereign cloud & AI

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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OpenText and TELUS have launched a Canadian Sovereign Cloud and AI service, ensuring data stays within Canada to meet strict regulatory and security standards.
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TELUS backs Cogeco mobile launch with network deal, $2bn plan

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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TELUS will support Cogeco's mobile launch in Ontario and Quebec via a wholesale network deal, backed by TELUS' $2bn investment plan.
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TELUS to invest CAD $2 billion in Ontario & Quebec broadband

Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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TELUS will invest CAD $2 billion over five years to expand broadband fibre and wireless infrastructure across Ontario and Quebec, boosting connectivity and digital services.
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Kramer AV over IP transforms teaching flexibility at John Abbott

Mon, 21st Jul 2025
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John Abbott College in Quebec boosts teaching flexibility and capacity with Kramer's AV over IP, enabling adaptable, networked classrooms without major construction.