News Satellite Data to Tackle a Changing Climate By The Canadian Press Posted August 19, 2023 Canada’s new satellite will play a key role in monitoring the changing climate and helping the country adapt, according to experts. The Polar Communications and Weather satellite, also known as PCW, was launched into orbit in June 2023. It is … Read more
Government of Canada Announces Creation of External Advisory Panel on the Creation and Dissemination of Scientific Information in French The Government of Canada has announced the creation of an external advisory panel to provide advice on the creation and dissemination of scientific information in French. The panel will be chaired by Dr. Mona Nemer, Canada’s … Read more
Title: Piloting New Ways to Make Homes More Energy-Efficient and Affordable Source: Canada All National News Summary: This article reports on a pilot program launched by the Canadian government to explore innovative approaches to improving home energy efficiency and affordability. The program, funded through the Low Carbon Economy Fund, aims to support projects that develop … Read more
Federal government launches programs to help small and medium-sized enterprises adopt and adapt artificial intelligence solutions The federal government is launching two new programs to help small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) adopt and adapt artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. The AI Adoption Program will help SMEs adopt AI technologies by providing funding and mentorship support. The … Read more
Media Accreditation for the Ministerial Conference on the Human Dimension of Ukraine’s Peace Formula Date: May 30, 2023 Location: Tallinn, Estonia About the Conference: The Ministerial Conference on the Human Dimension of Ukraine’s Peace Formula is a high-level event co-hosted by Canada, Estonia, and Ukraine. The conference will focus on the human dimension of the … Read more
Title: The H.R. MacMillan Space Centre in Vancouver shines bright with new federal funding Source: Canada All National News Date: August 10, 2023 Description: The H.R. MacMillan Space Centre in Vancouver is set to receive a major boost in federal funding, with the government announcing a $30-million investment over the next five years. The funding … Read more
Applications are now open for business growth and artificial intelligence projects Rapidly rising on Canada All National News The Government of Canada is now accepting applications for two new funding programs that will support business growth and the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI). The Business Scale-Up and Productivity (BSP) program provides repayable contributions of up … Read more
Businesses Can Now Apply to Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative in the Prairie Provinces Rapidly Rising on Canada All National News What is the Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative? The Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAI) is a $50 million regional development initiative to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in the Prairie provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, … Read more
Statement by Minister Sean Fraser on Status of Negotiations with Provinces and Territories to Address Encampments Rapidly Rising on Canada All National News Explanation: Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Sean Fraser, released a statement on his ongoing negotiations with provinces and territories to address the issue of encampments. Encampments are temporary settlements of people … Read more
CRTC adds Uvagut TV to basic TV package in Canada Ottawa, Ontario – The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has announced that it is adding Uvagut TV to the basic TV package in Canada. This decision was made following a review of the applications submitted by various Indigenous broadcasters. Uvagut TV is a national … Read more