Canada stories - Page 2
Ottawa launches Level 1 cyber scheme for defence suppliers
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Canada sets out cyber checks for defence suppliers, with annual self-assessments due from 2026 and tougher levels to follow in stages.
BMO deepens quantum ties with Canadian & US groups
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BMO broadens quantum outreach with new partnerships in Canada and Chicago, aiming to shape banking's readiness on security, talent and governance.
Q4 buys Virtua Research to add analyst consensus data
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Q4 acquires Virtua Research to bring analyst consensus data and AI-powered earnings workflows into its investor relations platform.
AtkinsRéalis, Hanwha Ocean sign Canada submarine pact
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AtkinsRéalis, Hanwha Ocean seal MoU to explore Canadian submarine manufacturing, infrastructure and nuclear support under Ottawa defence strategy.
Kyndryl launches sovereignty assessment amid cloud concerns
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Kyndryl's new sovereignty readiness assessment targets cloud, AI and data risks as firms face rising pressure over control, resilience and continuity.
Ontario study tests AI homecare to cut falls & admissions
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Ontario study launches AI homecare trial to monitor older adults, with researchers testing whether predictive alerts can reduce falls and hospital admissions.
Autism summit in Ottawa puts AI inclusion in focus
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Canada autism summit to explore how AI and inclusive public services can better support Autistic people, families and policy reform.
Employment Hero launches AI Recruitment Agent in Canada
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Employment Hero rolls out AI recruitment tool in Canada as small businesses seek faster screening, with human managers keeping final hiring decisions.
Hypertec's Ciara to make first NVIDIA OEM systems in Canada
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Ciara becomes Canada's first NVIDIA OEM partner to make AI servers domestically, in a boost for sovereign computing and local supply chains.
Niagara Catholic & Nelson boost Indigenous lesson support
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Niagara Catholic and Nelson expand Indigenous teaching support with live lessons, rapid resource updates and a boost in teacher confidence.
ADAPTOVATE appoints Jim Cundiff to boost North America
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digital transformation
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ADAPTOVATE taps transformation veteran Jim Cundiff as Managing Director and Partner to deepen North American growth and its AI consulting push.
Nmbr & Paiday target Canada accounting payroll gap
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Nmbr and Paiday join forces to embed payroll into Canadian accounting software, targeting compliance headaches and multi-client workflows for firms.
Most supply plan failures happen on factory floor - study
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LeanDNA study finds most supply plan failures hit at factory execution stage, with manufacturers losing or risking 10% of revenue as disruptions mount.
World Cup guide warns banks of scams & trafficking
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World Cup guide urges banks to spot scams and trafficking as tournament travel, ticket demand and online activity heighten fraud risks.
Canadians tracking astronaut health with AI for lunar missions
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robots
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Canadian researchers use AI to monitor astronaut health in real time as lunar mission planners seek better medical support beyond Earth.
ServiceNow makes AI standard across entire platform
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hcm
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it automation
ServiceNow has made AI a standard feature across its platform, adding new tools for enterprise customers in Canada and beyond.
Malta tops AI automation risk list in service jobs
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digital transformation
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it department
Malta leads a new ranking of countries most exposed to AI automation as Planera says clerical, retail and hospitality roles face the greatest risk.
Neo Financial second FinTech to join Interac network
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blockchain
Neo Financial becomes the second Canadian FinTech on Interac e-Transfer, boosting direct access for payments as the network opens to more providers.
Bill S-5 on the table: An attempt to end health data silos
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Canada's Health Minister Marjorie Michel has relaunched legislation to force medical software vendors to share patient records and curb blocking.
Canada's patent filings stall despite population boom
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Canada's patent filings have flatlined for years despite a surging population, with experts blaming investment barriers, brain drain and weak IP strategy.