Canada is a global research hub for artificial intelligence but needs a lot more professionals with AI skills to move move AI from research labs to mainstream businesses, two new reports say.
Organization: Information Technology Association of Canada
New portal aims to accelerate procurement opportunities for Canadian firms
Searchable database could make it easier for tech companies of all sizes to apply for government contracts.
The Short Report – April 24, 2019: ArcticNet, e-DNA, autonomous greenhouse
ArcticNet‘s funding was renewed for $32.5 million over five years, enabling it to evolve beyond the Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE) program and become a permanent pan-Canadian research centre. During this funding period, ArcticNet’s research will focus on the sustainable development of the “Blue Economy” (shipping, fisheries, tourism, and mining), and growing postsecondary research and training…
New program to equip mid-career workers for jobs in the innovation economy
A new national not-for-profit called Palette is developing a training platform to help mid-career workers whose jobs are threatened by automation transition to the jobs of the future.
ITAC pushes for fibre links at border
The Information Technology Association of Canada (ITAC) is urging the federal government to link Canada’s 113 border crossings to the US with a fibre optic network to provide high bandwidth capability for processing large volumes of information. The recommendation was made to Industry minister Alan Rock by ITAC’s strategic infrastructure committee, headed by Bernard Courtois,…