Canada: IT and Internet

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Canada has introduced a new national framework setting expectations for data centre infrastructure development, with 42 major industry signatories including Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft and NVIDIA. The Principles establish five core requirements covering local benefits, electricity cost allocation, environmental impacts, transparency and strategic value, though their practical implementation will depend heavily on provincial and municipal policy decisions.

A Toronto-based startup is revolutionizing sports broadcasting by adapting video game replay technology for live sporting events. This innovation promises to transform how fans experience and interact with professional sports coverage, bringing gaming-style visual enhancements to real-world athletic competitions.

Manitoba has enacted Bill 51, The Public Sector Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity Governance Act, establishing a regulatory framework for AI systems and cybersecurity standards in government operations. While the Act is not yet in force and leaves many requirements to future regulations, it signals significant implications for public sector entities and their private-sector vendors who must prepare for new compliance obligations.

Ontario's proposed Data Centre Playbook introduces a framework requiring large data centres to demonstrate economic value, data sovereignty benefits, and community investment before connecting to the provincial electricity grid. The draft policy signals a shift toward strategic assessment of data infrastructure projects, with implications for pricing, grid access, and operational requirements that developers and investors must carefully navigate.

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As artificial intelligence infrastructure rapidly expands across North America, a powerful wave of local opposition has emerged, with over $162 billion in AI data centre projects delayed or blocked since 2023. This analysis examines how grassroots activism is reshaping the development landscape, from Virginia's Loudoun County to Canada's emerging battleground in Hamilton, and explores the underlying concerns—from water consumption to existential fears about AI—that are driving this bipartisan re

As artificial intelligence reshapes the global economy and data centres account for over 25% of worldwide greenfield investment, Canada faces a critical infrastructure challenge: how to site, build, and power these facilities at scale. With electricity generation managed by provincial authorities, each jurisdiction has developed distinct regulatory approaches to balance grid capacity constraints with the economic opportunities presented by this rapidly growing sector.

Google is venturing into new territory with the development of the Fitbit Air, marking a significant evolution in wearable health technology. This advancement represents Google's continued commitment to integrating sophisticated health monitoring capabilities into consumer devices. What innovations will this next-generation wearable bring to the competitive health tech market?