Palo Alto – François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, concluded a visit to Palo Alto, California, where he met with business and tech leaders. The Minister met with the CEO and Founder of Plug and Play, one of the world’s most active startup accelerators. He also met with the CEO and Founder of Groq, a company specializing in …
Ottawa – As part of Pfizer Canada’s ongoing commitment to transform lives through the power of purpose-driven innovation, the Pfizer Canada Healthcare Hub brings together the best and brightest of Canada’s tech industry to champion better patient care. The Healthcare Hub is driven in partnership with Communitech, a Canadian technology supercharger that facilitates collaboration between industry partners and a national network …
Ottawa – This October, the Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSE) and its Get Cyber Safe national public awareness campaign launch Cyber Security Awareness Month (Cyber Month) with the theme “Generation Cyber Safe: Because online security knows no age”. Online security is essential to all Canadians, regardless of when they were born — that’s why every generation is part of Generation Cyber Safe. From basic awareness …
GATINEAU– The Canadian Digital Regulators Forum (Forum) is pleased to welcome the Copyright Board of Canada (Copyright Board) as a new member, a step which will further broaden the perspectives of the Forum and enhance its ability to effectively respond to the scale, speed, and global nature of digital markets. The Forum was created in June 2023 to strengthen information …
London – An Oxford University spinout company Caristo Diagnostics has developed an Artificial Intelligence model that can identify individuals at risk of a heart attack within the next decade, per BBC. Scientists have dubbed this model revolutionary, as it identifies cardiac inflammation that cannot be distinguished on a computed tomography or CT scan, a combination of X-ray and computer technology. …
Milan – The Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, wrapped up a successful trip at the G7 Transport Ministers’ Meeting in Milan, Italy, from April 11 to 13, 2024. Minister Rodriguez highlighted the importance that Canada places on increasing supply chain resiliency to build a stronger middle class in Canada and building a cleaner economy. He also took the opportunity to …
Gatineau – On December 15, 2023, the Japan Patent Office virtually hosted the Group of Seven (G7) countries’ Heads of IP Office Conversation. This was the third year in a row that the event was held, continuing the success of the 2021 and 2022 editions. The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO)’s Chief Executive Officer, Konstantinos Georgaras, joined his counterparts from France, …
The Government of Canada is making investments to create a world-leading, innovation ecosystem in British Columbia Vancouver – British Columbia is quickly becoming a burgeoning hub for businesses creating immersive digital technologies. This includes virtual and augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and robotics, which can enhance our world in ways never thought possible. The Government of Canada is making strategic …
