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Trudeau won't comment on future of TikTok in U.S., as Liberals tap app's influencers

Trudeau won't comment on future of TikTok in U.S., as Liberals tap app's influencers

OAKVILLE, Ont. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is refusing to comment on the future of TikTok in the United States, at a time when his own party is leaning on the app and its influencers to deliver the Liberals' political message to Canadians. The U.
Feds need 'nuanced' approach to ensure public sector doesn't lose tech talent: Anand

Feds need 'nuanced' approach to ensure public sector doesn't lose tech talent: Anand

TORONTO — Treasury Board President Anita Anand says Canada has to take a "nuanced" approach to shrinking its public service in order to protect some of its tech worker ranks.
Critics question Liberals' falling cellphone price claims, budget promises

Critics question Liberals' falling cellphone price claims, budget promises

As the federal government touts measures meant to curb the cost of Canadians' cellphone bills, some say there is a disconnect between what consumers are paying and the rhetoric surrounding price declines.
Ottawa puts up $50M in federal budget to hedge against job-stealing AI

Ottawa puts up $50M in federal budget to hedge against job-stealing AI

OTTAWA — Worried artificial intelligence is coming for your job? So is the federal government — enough, at least, to set aside $50 million for skills retraining for workers.
Expand B.C.’s 'prosumer' electricity market: Schneider Electric

Expand B.C.’s 'prosumer' electricity market: Schneider Electric

The BC government expects the demand for electricity will grow by 15% by 2030
Why AI experts in Vancouver are urging startups to leverage existing tools

Why AI experts in Vancouver are urging startups to leverage existing tools

Thousands of people from the tech industry gathered at INNOVATEwest in Vancouver this week
Opinion: AI will not revolutionize business management but it could make it worse

Opinion: AI will not revolutionize business management but it could make it worse

Companies will not be better managed with the arrival of AI — quite the contrary.
Tech industry warns budget's capital gains proposals could cause 'irreparable harm'

Tech industry warns budget's capital gains proposals could cause 'irreparable harm'

TORONTO — The federal budget is being met with disdain from Canada's innovation industry, including tech darling Shopify, which called the capital gains measures in the fiscal plan a potential cause of "irreparable harm.
Locked boxes, rotary phones and app controls: Canadian parents try anything to curb kids' phone use

Locked boxes, rotary phones and app controls: Canadian parents try anything to curb kids' phone use

Pulled between the desire to stay in touch and the fear of the devices' harms, parents are turning to other high-tech solutions, such as the Apple Watch, or going in the other direction, with a rotary phone.
The federal government’s proposed AI legislation misses the mark on protecting Canadians

The federal government’s proposed AI legislation misses the mark on protecting Canadians

The Canadian government’s proposed legislation to regulate artificial intelligence doesn’t address the government’s own applications. More oversight and consultations are needed to protect Canadians.
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