A significant investment by Canada’s Ocean Supercluster in companies commercializing robotics and sensor technologies is starting to reap benefits, including creating jobs, building stronger domestic companies and attracting international firms to establish in Canada, says Susan Hunt, the supercluster’s chief technology officer.
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Vancouver airline plans to be the world’s first commercial electric plane operator
Vancouver-based Harbour Air is developing a second battery-powered aircraft as part of its quest to offer the world’s first commercial electric passenger-plane service.
Health Canada publishes guiding principles for AI and machine learning in medical devices
Health Canada has published a new set of guiding principles to promote the safe and effective use of medical devices enabled by artificial intelligence and machine learning.
The Short Report – Dec. 8, 2021: Ontario launches flagship EV program, Alberta boosts vaccine development capacity, applied research on the rise, and more
The launch of Ontario’s vehicle innovation network signals readiness for next-generation auto solutions, Alberta invests tens of millions of dollars to fund vaccine research and manufacturing capacity, research activity continues to grow at colleges and institutes across Canada, and more.
Q&A: Former environment and climate change minister Catherine McKenna on COP26 and Canada’s climate plans
Catherine McKenna, former minister of environment and climate change and former minister of infrastructure and communities, spoke to Research Money about the outcomes of the COP26 climate summit, the federal emissions cap on the oil and gas industry, federal investment needed to ensure the country meets its emissions-reduction targets and her two “passions”: climate action and supporting women and girls.
Canada lacks the data to make sound policy decisions on digital economy: Conference Board of Canada report
Canada lacks the data on cross-border trade in digital products and services needed to make sound government policy and business investment for the nation’s digital economy, according to a new Conference Board of Canada (CBoC) report by by Swapna Nair, senior economist who leads the Global Commerce Centre at the CBoC.
The Short Report – Dec. 1, 2021: Canadian Nuclear Labs announces project team for Chalk River research centre, CFI’s Innovation Fund competition, Mitacs & SSHRC awards, and more
CNL announces project agreement for construction of its new Advanced Nuclear Materials Research Centre, the Canada Foundation for Innovation launches its flagship competition fund for 2023, SSHRC and Mitacs celebrate Canada’s researchers and innovators, and more.
Innovation players hoping for signs in Throne Speech need to look elsewhere for indication of government’s STI plans
The first Speech from the Throne delivered by Governor General Mary Simon included just a single mention of innovation and made zero references to science or research and development, leaving STI tea-readers bereft.
All-time high animal use in research shows need for change, say alternative-method advocates
Some experts argue that new study procedures need to be expanded following record animal use in Canadian research projects during 2020.
Startup aims to make it easier to deploy trustworthy and responsible AI
A new Canadian startup is using AI to help businesses use AI-based systems responsibly.
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