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Export definitions in the tech age.

When is an export not an export? That’s the issue behind Global Affairs Canada’s Notice to Exporters No. 1159, which provides clarity and guidance on the global movement and storage of controlled technology in the cloud. And with information routinely stored on servers around the world, a clear definition of a technology export is particularly…
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Canadian defence opportunities.

There’s a flurry of activity in Canada’s defence sector these days. The Canadian government has made unprecedented investments in military personnel, readiness, equipment, infrastructure, and in the defence industrial base. Overall, the country is investing over $63 billion across the Department of National Defence (DND), the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), and other government partners. Spending…
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Canada’s critical minerals plan.

Canada’s Critical Minerals Strategy, launched in 2022, was a comprehensive, long-term federal initiative designed to position the country as a global leader in the production and supply of minerals essential to modern technologies, clean energy systems, and national security. It was a long-term strategy designed to position Canada as a major global supplier of minerals…
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What’s on summer ’26.

With this post, we’ve officially covered the trade (and consumer) events and conferences occurring across Canada throughout most of 2026. Wow… Keep scrolling to see what’s happening across Canada this summer; it’s a shorter list, but includes agriculture, event management, and more. (You should also visit our website to see the trade show schedules for…
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Data centres in Canada.

The Canadian data centre industry is expected to reach a market value of $9.04 billion by 2029, driven by cloud services, IoT, and big data. The cities of Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver are considered among the main technological hubs for investment from global cloud providers. This growth is supported by existing sustainable energy sources (green…
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Canada’s Grocery Code of Conduct.

It’s taken a while, but Canada’s Grocery Code of Conduct is now fully implemented and operational. The grocery industry’s major players have all signed on to the code, “bringing more fairness, transparency, and predictability to Canada’s grocery supply chain and for consumers.” What is this code? Well, Food, Health & Consumer Products of Canada (FHCP)…
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