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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

Deputy Prime Minister announces action to protect and create good-paying jobs for Canadian workers Source: Government of Canada Date: June 21, 2023 Summary: The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, today announced new measures to protect and create good-paying jobs for Canadian workers. These measures include: Investing $2 billion in … Read more

Death of an inmate from Bowden Institution On May 27, 2023, an inmate from Bowden Institution died while in custody. The inmate, whose identity has not been released, was found unresponsive in his cell at approximately 8:00 a.m. Staff members immediately began life-saving measures and called for emergency services. Paramedics arrived and pronounced the inmate … Read more

Procurement Ombud’s 2023-24 Annual Report Highlights Urgent Need for Action The Procurement Ombud’s recently released annual report for 2023-24 emphasizes the pressing need for immediate action to address systemic deficiencies within the federal procurement system. The report underscores the urgency for comprehensive reforms to ensure fairness, transparency, and value for money in public procurement. Key … Read more