B.C. and Alberta’s SPOR units secure additional funding; a federal task force releases its analysis of flood insurance solutions, Dr. Suzanne Fortier’s tenure at McGill draws to a close, and more.
Organization: Accenture
The Short Report – June 10, 2020: A warning about 5G, a low-carbon opportunity for Canada, and more
The U.S. State Department warned it will reassess its intelligence-sharing arrangement with Canada if Huawei is allowed to participate in building Canada’s 5G network. “We in the U.S. government have made it very clear to all of our friends and allies around the world that if Huawei is allowed into a country’s national security systems, we will…
Huawei benefits outweigh drawbacks for Canada’s 5G network, says veteran telecom expert
Canada can build its 5G networks wthout Huawei, but the Chinese telecom giant’s participation would likely improve innovation, price and delivery. A federal decision on Huawei’s potential role is expected soon. Meanwhile, Rogers Communications, which has partnered with Swedish equipment supplier Ericsson, lit up Canada’s first 5G network last week.
Canada’s oil and gas industry “waking up” to AI’s benefits
Canadian oil and gas companies are ramping up investment in artificial intelligence and related digital technologies.
Preeti Malik
Preeti Malik will join TribalScale Venture Studios as executive-in-residence for its financial services program. She will advise and oversee budding startups and eager entrepreneurs on ideation, strategy, development, and growth in the Venture Studios program. Malik served as the Canada National Practice Lead for Risk and Compliance at Accenture. She also assumed senior management roles…