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Techopia is focused on Ottawa’s technology sector. This multimedia project includes regular online news coverage, a video and audio podcast, private networking events and quarterly reports. OBJ also partners with EY to create an annual magazine called Techopia-EY Insights.

Prop-tech venture 1Valet lands $15M credit facility, and other tech news

‘Civilization in a box’: Mac Brown takes Barracuda from R&D to commercialization

“If you look at the world at night from space and you see everything lit up, that...

Ottawa drops to 14th place in CBRE’s annual tech talent rankings

Ottawa fell to 14th place in CBRE’s latest rankings of North American tech hubs, the second straight...

Floods, tornadoes, wildfires: Ottawa’s Scott Annan might be able to help with that

When the University of Ottawa went into lockdown a few months ago, no one knew what was happening. “There was no information,” said local tech entrepreneur Scott Annan, whose wife works on campus. “Was there a shooter on the loose?”

Telesat expands Lightspeed network in wake of new $2.7B federal contract

Telesat is expanding its low-Earth orbit satellite network after landing a multibillion-dollar contract to supply satellite communications...

Calian eyeing more acquisitions as defence spending fuels growth

Calian Group is aiming to close more acquisitions this year to capitalize on opportunities in North America...

SaaS North rebrands, shifts focus to AI, defence-tech as 10th anniversary approaches

Today, 10 years after David Tyldesley’s conference production firm joined forces with Kanata startup accelerator L-Spark to host the first SaaS North event in the nation’s capital, AI is becoming as mainstream as hosting data remotely in the cloud was back in 2016. 

Shopify’s AI tools triple traffic, lift Q2 profits and revenue

Shoppers and retailers increasingly relying on artificial intelligence helped Shopify post a US$1.5-billion profit in its latest...

AI startup spun out of CHEO research lab lands $1.5M in seed funding

A startup spun out of the CHEO Research Institute has raised more than $1 million in seed...

Dispatch from China: The ups and downs of Changsha

Last month, I went to Changsha, China to visit a factory producing two BYD electric vehicle models...
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Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming an essential tool in today's workplace, helping organizations improve efficiency, streamline operations, and enhance decision-making. However, as AI becomes more integrated into day-to-day business, employers must also navigate the legal, ethical, and operational risks that come with its use. Join Jordon White of Emond Harnden LLP for an informative webinar on the evolving role of AI in the Canadian workplace. This webinar will cover: -- The use of AI by employees in complaints, grievances, and workplace disputes. -- Key liability risks arising from the improper use of AI technologies. -- Practical strategies for safely and effectively integrating AI into your operations.
Navigating AI in the Canadian Employment Landscape: Risks, Responsibilities, and Best Practices

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