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Angst in America as Canada launches new plan to poach foreign tech workers

Angst in America as Canada launches new plan to poach foreign tech workers

Canada's plan needs a clear and predictable pathway for foreign tech workers to obtain permanent residency, say experts.
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North Van robotics company to level up business with $2M federal boost

North Van robotics company to level up business with $2M federal boost

Novarc Technologies makes robots that can automate welding of pipes used in many industries, from oil and gas to shipyards
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Canadian climate tech needs Canadian business partners: report

Canadian climate tech needs Canadian business partners: report

More than 80% of Canadian private investment in climate tech is outside of Canada
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World entering 'period of uncertainty' as AI makes advances: Hinton

World entering 'period of uncertainty' as AI makes advances: Hinton

TORONTO — The so-called 'godfather of artificial intelligence' said the world is entering a period of huge uncertainty as the technology he pioneered gets even smarter, more ubiquitous and in need of people working to counter its risks.
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Clean-tech companies in B.C. get $100M government boost

Clean-tech companies in B.C. get $100M government boost

Funding announced as part of regional resource and energy collaboration framework
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'Sleeping giant awakes': B.C. coast seeing growth jump in ocean-related businesses

'Sleeping giant awakes': B.C. coast seeing growth jump in ocean-related businesses

$8.1-million funding boost from Ottawa’s Pacific Economic Development Agency propels South Island's Blue Economy into the future of marine technology.
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Ottawa widens pathways for attracting tech talent

Ottawa widens pathways for attracting tech talent

TORONTO — Ottawa wants to draw more tech talent to Canada and is expanding the pathways workers in the sector have to enter the country.
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How gold nanoparticles in bandages help detect COVID-19

How gold nanoparticles in bandages help detect COVID-19

Bandage tech used to identify specific antibodies
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Delta-raised musician wants to disrupt digital streaming

Delta-raised musician wants to disrupt digital streaming

Ryder Havdale launches new app, Helios, so artists get more return
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BC ranks high in digital readiness: Cisco

BC ranks high in digital readiness: Cisco

Cisco report on digital technology capacity ranks Canada high, but with big gaps in north
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