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AEBC says Canada Disability Benefit increase falls short
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The Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians is criticizing the first annual inflation adjustment to the Canada Disability Benefit, saying the increase to $204.20 a month will not meaningfully reduce disability poverty.
NordSpace opens Ottawa office and names former Transport Canada executive as VP
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NordSpace opened a new Ottawa office on Canada Day and named Elsa Henchiri vice president of policy and government relations as the company works toward sovereign Canadian orbital launch capability by 2028. The move adds a fourth Canadian location…
Arizona export council launches North American forum with Canadian ambassador
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More than 300 leaders met in Phoenix on June 23 for the inaugural North American Exceptionalism Forum, where Arizona officials and Canada’s ambassador to the U.S. discussed how the three countries can deepen cooperation on trade, security and key…
ChargeLab raises Canadian home EV charging payouts to 10¢ per kWh
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ChargeLab updated its Rewards program on July 1, 2026, lifting payouts for enrolled Canadian single-family homeowners to 10¢ per kWh with quarterly deposits.
Yvan Chouinard unveils political thriller Libertyland
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Author and filmmaker Yvan Chouinard has released Libertyland, a new political novel set in a wealthy, tightly controlled country that trades freedom for security.
A. G. Fleury spotlights dystopian thriller Kill Per View
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A. G. Fleury has put his dystopian science fiction novel Kill Per View in the spotlight, a story set in a near-future where state-sanctioned executions become commercial entertainment.
WSI added to Government of Canada AI Source List
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WSI has been added to the Government of Canada’s Artificial Intelligence Source List, giving federal departments access to its AI services through a qualified supplier.
Caminosoft, Efficient World launch RealCast Canada AI initiative
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Caminosoft Technologies and Efficient World have launched RealCast Canada, a Vancouver-based effort to use satellite data and artificial intelligence to measure the Canadian economy in near real time.
BRI urges Canada to build digital sovereignty in new AI era
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BRI has released a report arguing Canada needs a national moonshot to adapt to a technology landscape shaped by AI, restricted access to advanced models, and rising digital dependence.
NordSpace opens RF-1 to scale Canadian rocket production
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NordSpace has opened Rocket Factory 1 in Markham, Ontario, as a 60,000-square-foot manufacturing campus for orbital launch vehicles and satellite systems.
WebMax Canada offers AI readiness roadmap as Ottawa rolls out small-business support
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Canada’s new AI strategy aims to speed adoption among small businesses, with manufacturing and trades among the sectors expected to benefit.
AquaEye enters Canadian defence market after U.S. adoption
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AquaEye is expanding into Canada’s defence sector after its handheld sonar system was adopted by U.S. Air Force, Navy, Border Patrol and National Park Service teams.
Justin Bourque to join Indigenous equity ownership panel at Global Energy Show Canada 2026
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Âsokan Generational Developments founder and CEO Justin Bourque will speak June 9 at the Global Energy Show Canada in Calgary on how Indigenous loan guarantee programs are helping First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities secure equity stakes in…
Prairie Lithium wins C$6.3 million for Saskatchewan buildout
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Prairie Lithium has secured C$6.3 million in Canadian government financing to advance construction at its Saskatchewan lithium project, with first commercial brine production targeted for late 2026. The interest-free funding helps the company move…
Nerds On Site posts record revenue and sharp turnaround in fiscal 2026
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Nerds On Site reported fiscal 2026 revenue of $13.44 million, up 11% from a year earlier, as operating loss, cash burn and net loss all improved sharply.
ABFC backs fast-track federal review bill for clean fuel projects
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Advanced Biofuels Canada is urging Ottawa to use Bill C-39 to speed approvals for low-carbon energy and clean fuel infrastructure.
Mike Butler campaigns on jobs and investment for Parksville
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Parksville mayoral candidate Mike Butler and councillor candidate Alana Barager are pitching an economic-development campaign centered on jobs, investment and local business opportunities across Vancouver Island.
Polyethylene packaging market seen topping $110 billion by 2030
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The polyethylene packaging market is projected to rise from $85.72 billion in 2025 to $110.6 billion by 2030, driven by food and beverage demand, e-commerce growth, and the push for recyclable materials.
PE monomaterial packaging market seen reaching $2.93 billion by 2030
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The polyethylene monomaterial packaging market is forecast to grow from $1.83 billion in 2025 to $2.93 billion in 2030 as brands and manufacturers push recyclable, single-material packaging.
Cybersecurity hiring is shifting from headcount to skills
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New workforce research says cybersecurity employers are more often missing specific capabilities than people, a shift that is reshaping hiring, credential checks and training priorities.
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