15 h. ago Ian Cooper: Turning Canada into a technological powerhouse isn’t rocket science

But if the government wants a winning strategy, it should borrow an idea from a former astronaut

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7 d. ago AI used to speed up Canadian immigration draws warning from experts

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has adopted technology to speed up application processing, but experts warn it may be creating more problems than it solves.Mario Bellissimo, an immigration lawyer and founder of Bellissimo Law Group PC, described the IRCC's use of AI as an "inevitable" and "commendable development.""The principal advantage lies in efficiency. Processing times have been reduced, routine cases are triaged more effectively, and officers are able to concentrate their efforts on more complex matters," he said. "For example, automation in spousal sponsorships and temporary resident visa applications has significantly decreased assessment times."But although automation has helped reduce processing times, these gains raise issues about fairness and potential bias in decision-making.Efficiency vs. fairnessHowever, Bellissimo points to some serious issues, such as an over-reliance on technology.&quo...

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7 d. ago Game On! Nex Playground Partners With National Hockey League to Launch First

Nex Playground expands retail availability into Canada SAN FRANCISCO — Nex, the leading motion technology and entertainment company, and the National Hockey League (NHL®) today announced the launch of NHL Puck Rush, the first-ever sports league title for Nex Playground, the active play system that gets families moving together. To make the console more accessible, […]

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8 d. ago Her death a century ago was a mystery. Now, Canadian police know who she is

Saskatoon police say they have solved what they believe is the oldest cold case in Canada using genetic genealogy technology.

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1 week ago Andrew Chau: Trump’s US$100,000 visa fee opens a rare opportunity for Canada to recruit the best talent

Opinion: Attracting just 120,000 displaced workers could add up to $30 billion in GDP

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2 w. ago Canada hopes Trump’s $100,000 visa fee redirects talent north

(Bloomberg) — For years, Canada’s highly-skilled industries such as technology and health care have suffered a brain drain to the US. Some executives believe President Donald Trump’s move to make H-1B visas more expensive will change the dynamic. Trump signed an executive order Friday imposing $100,000 fees on new H-1Bs, creating confusion and frustration for […]

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2 w. ago Philips Future Health Index Research Finds 1 in 5 Canadians Have Ended Up in Hospital While Awaiting Care

Survey of Canadian patients and clinicians highlights AI’s potential to address healthcare challenges, revealing significant impacts of long wait times and an AI trust gap between providers and patients TORONTO — Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, today released its inaugural Future Health Index 2025 Canada report titled “Building […]

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2 w. ago Trump and Xi are set to seal a deal to keep TikTok in the U.S. What does that mean for TikTok in Canada?

Canada, which ordered TikTok to shut down operations but allowed the app to keep running, will get the 'worst of all worlds'

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3 w. ago Louis Têtu: How Canada needs to respond to the growing demand for artificial intelligence

Opinion: Canada has the potential to write the next chapter of the AI revolution and fundamentally transform its economy and raise its standard of living

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4 w. ago Derq Partners with Tacel Ltd. to Expand AI Traffic Safety Solutions Across Canada

ITS leader to deliver Derq’s proven AI road safety solutions nationwide, advancing Vision Zero goals across Canada. MONTREAL — Derq, the MIT spin-off and leader in AI-powered traffic safety and connected vehicle technology, today announced a strategic distribution partnership with Tacel Ltd., Canada’s leading provider of intelligent transportation systems. The collaboration will accelerate deployment of […]

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