• Canada-European Union summit in Montreal concluding with digital trade on agenda

  Source: Global News Politics
  Date: 2026-10-30 11:44:47.0
  Tags: [National, Quebec, Trade, Culture, Technology, Education]

  Prime Minister Mark Carney hosted European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa at the Canada-European Union summit in Montreal, which concluded with announcements concerning digital trade agreements, scientific research partnerships, and university student exchanges. Culture Minister Marc Miller discussed cross-border regulatory convergence with European counterparts regarding streaming services, online child safety, and co-productions like the television series Vikings and the documentary Villeneuve: The Rise of a Legend. Discussions also explored making Canada an 'associate member' of the European Union, though some member states and domestic critics raised concerns regarding ratification hurdles and terminology.

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• Free course covering basics of AI to be available to all Canadians by end of the year

  Source: CBC Politics
  Date: 2026-09-09 18:46:13.0
  Tags: [National, Alberta, Technology, Education, Labour]

  The federal government, through Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation Evan Solomon, announced a $13 million investment to launch the National AI Literacy Initiative in partnership with the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (AMII). The initiative provides three free, self-paced online courses covering the basics of artificial intelligence, responsible use, and workplace readiness skills. Training for K-12 educators and post-secondary students launches on September 21, while a third course titled 'Essentials for Canadians' will become available via Employment and Social Development Canada's Job Bank and community partners by the end of the year.

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• Saskatchewan Residents Support Social Media Limits for Youth

  Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
  Date: 2026-09-03 16:24:34.794894
  Tags: [Saskatchewan, National, Social Services, Technology, Education]

  The Government of Saskatchewan released findings from a province-wide survey showing that 86.34 per cent of respondents support implementing social media limits for children under the age of 16 across major platforms such as TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat. The survey, which also gathered input from non-profit organization Youth Matter Canada, indicated that respondents generally favor restrictions for youth aged 16 and under, though YouTube was most frequently identified as warranting an exemption. Mental Health and Addictions Minister Lori Carr confirmed that the results have been forwarded to the Federal Government to help inform broader discussions regarding online safety and youth wellbeing.

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• Canada recruited 64 professors with new research fund. Three-quarters are from U.S. schools

  Source: CBC Politics
  Date: 2026-08-27 21:58:07.0
  Tags: [National, British Columbia, Education, Industry, Technology]

  Industry Minister Mélanie Joly announced a federal investment of $541 million through the Canada Global Impact+ Research Talent Initiative to recruit 64 academic research leaders to Canadian universities, with three-quarters coming from United States institutions. Of this funding, $504 million is allocated to the initial tranche of professors, while $37 million will support the recruitment of 63 additional emerging leaders over the next year under the Eddie Goldenberg Research Chairs of Canada and Canada Impact+ Emerging Leaders programs. Participating professors will receive either $500,000 or $1 million annually over eight years to build research teams and laboratories at institutions including the University of British Columbia and Simon Fraser University.

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