The Ultimate Guide to Health Technologies

2026 · Canadian Edition

Also known as HealthTech.

HealthTech explores the dynamic intersection of technology and healthcare, where innovations are reshaping how medical services are delivered, managed, and experienced. From advancements in AI and wearable devices to breakthroughs in telehealth and digital patient care, this field is rapidly evolving to tackle contemporary challenges across health systems.

Our latest stories delve into diverse facets of HealthTech, highlighting collaborations that enhance digital respiratory care, new AI-driven tools addressing healthcare staffing shortages, and the expansion of secure, integrated health data platforms. Personalised health applications, cybersecurity in medical devices, and emerging telehealth solutions demonstrate the ongoing commitment to improving patient outcomes and operational efficiencies.

Readers interested in the future of healthcare technology will find insightful analyses of market trends, security concerns amid growing digital transformation, and innovations designed to support clinicians and patients alike. By following HealthTech developments, one can gain a deeper understanding of the opportunities and challenges driving this dynamic sector forward.

Canadian Health Technologies news
Analyst Insights
Extreme says Platform ONE cuts network costs by 32%
Enterprise Management Associates · HealthTech · EduTech
Last week
Xiid & Cytex link AI governance with zero trust access
Gartner · HealthTech · Firewalls
Sun, 15th Feb 2026
Aeris honoured for global IoT eSIM connectivity leadership
Frost & Sullivan · HealthTech · Manufacturing
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
Expert columns
Trusted data is the backbone of digital healthcare
By Bud Walker of Melissa
This month
Inspiring women: key lessons from my mentors
By Aysha Thompson of Sabio
Last month
From optics to outcomes: What real progress for women in tech looks like
By Janthana Kaenprakhamroy of Tapoly
Last month
Women are 77% of the NHS workforce. So why are they missing from the tech that's supposed to fix it?
By Amy Davis of Hexarad
Last month
How female-led healthtech can close the gender gap
By Nora Cavani of Alba Health
Last month
Why women's health data is still an afterthought in tech - and what needs to change
By Sonja Rincon of Menotracker
Last month
Holograms bring life-saving breast cancer advice to Ghana
By Joanne Stanway of Geminai LLC
Last month
The world needs more women in tech - and there's no time to wait
By Rasangi De Silva
Last month
Diversity will define the next era of biotech infrastructure
By Pam Ramali of Clinibase
Last month
Innovation without infrastructure? The hidden risk in Canada's AI-powered care
By Shash Anand of SOTI
Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Trusted data at heart of Canada's global IDW drive
By Bobby Joseph of Melissa
Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
Healthcare now operates inside the audit
By Moghis Uddin of Alethian AI
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
When music and AI make 'Medtech Magic'
By Tune Global
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Interviews
MaRS expert panel divided on Canada's health future
Discussing Government funding
Yesterday
University Health Network advances AI-driven surgical care
Discussing Data Analytics
Last month
Atturra's Chris Rae: Choose the happy path (or, why 'perfect' automation fails)
Discussing Productivity
Last month
Milestone turns video data into AI-driven intelligence
Discussing Software-as-a-Service
Last month
Cloudera and Svitla Systems bring trusted AI to healthcare
Discussing Data Protection
Last month
Recent news
Canadian firms launch AI home care hubs for seniors
About Telehealth
This month
University Health Network advances AI-driven surgical care
About Data Analytics
Last month
Schnell LiFi eyes Canada expansion after Fedeli talks
About Unified Communications
Last month
Wilson Connectivity wins Canada certification for DAS
About Mobile operators
Last month
HelpHive launches home support platform for seniors
About Mental Health
Last month
Canada backs genomics push with CAD $20M for 33 projects
About Agricultural Technology
Last month
Invest Talent pilot boosts Metro Vancouver workforce
About IT Industry
Last month
EWS to launch Canadian hub for remote mining monitoring
About Productivity
Last month
Ottawa backs Atlantic Canada AI with CAD $8.5M fund
About EduTech
Last month
Innovation without infrastructure? The hidden risk in Canada's AI-powered care
About Firewalls
Fri, 27th Feb 2026
TELUS unveils subsea cable to boost Quebec North Shore
About Unified Communications
Sat, 7th Feb 2026
Trusted data at heart of Canada's global IDW drive
About Data Protection
Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
Canada invests CAD $11M to boost rural Sask internet
About Unified Communications
Sat, 17th Jan 2026
Saskatchewan invests CAD $2.2M into early-stage Prairies tech
About Software-as-a-Service
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
Mitacs launches postdoc awards to boost tech commercialisation
About EduTech
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
NATO backs Avivo's universal blood tech in DIANA 2026
About Supply Chain
Tue, 16th Dec 2025
TransCrypts founder joins Forbes 30 under 30 list for 2026
About Encryption
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
Telus health program to support mobile clinic in Montreal
About Smart Cities
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
New coalition to steer Canada's digital infrastructure
About Cloud Services
Wed, 10th Dec 2025
Kyndryl Canada to build AI-powered data platform for HSO
About Business Intelligence
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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