Inuktut becomes first Indigenous language spoken in Canada available on Google Translate
ITK President Natan Obed says the inclusion of Inuktut on the translation platform can empower Inuit to ‘interact more fully in the digital world.’
Feds’ purchasing power can push carbon removal innovation
We need governments to step in and use their procurement power to create a viable market, paving the way for more private buyers to do the same.
Feds’ plan for fish-farm transition no catch, say wild salmon, industry advocates
Despite opposing views on the ban, advocates for the industry and the First Nations who operate salmon farms agree the government’s draft transition plan is lacking.
Time is running out for Canada to harmonize copyright for all music creators
Every stream of income derived from copyrighted music is vital for music creators to piece together a livelihood.
Meeting innovation challenges critical for a better future
We’re in the midst of a disruptive industrial revolution, facing daunting prospects if we fail to deal with climate change, and must accommodate an aging world.
CRTC says decision on Google’s Online News Act exemption expected this fall
The regulator misses the Canadian Journalism Collective’s Oct. 7 deadline for media fund money to be distributed before year’s end.
Are federal government measures supporting infrastructure sufficient?
While targeted efforts exist, federal investments are often short term and insufficient.
Driving out deepfakes: Canada can lead on responsible AI innovation
Convincing deepfakes of political and business leaders pose serious risks to our national security, democratic institutions, and markets.
Q&A | What the heck is HERC, with Mark Holland
‘We’re putting wheels on it right now,’ says Health Minister Mark Holland of Health Emergency Readiness Canada, newly launched to co-ordinate efforts ‘to build up life sciences capacity in advance of a pandemic.’
It’s a Brit problem, it’s a Canadian problem
A recent British study argues that one of the top issues for U.K. innovation and industrial policy is the early sale of promising new science and tech firms to overseas-based corporations, and the truncation of further growth at home. This is our challenge, too.
