Govt orders 5-year crayfishing ban on North Island’s upper east coast
“Rock lobsters play an important role in the marine ecosystem by helping keep kina numbers in check. The…
Minimum wage to increase from April next year, Govt commits to bigger rise than last year
The minimum wage was last increased on April 1 this year. That 1.5% rise to $23.50, affecting between…
Far North among biggest winners in new Govt housing plan: Chris Bishop
Bishop said the plan prioritises whānau Māori, single parents with dependent children, older people, people with disabilities and…
New Life Sciences Fund and leadership churn reveal continued reset at BDC
Growth Venture Fund leader is out nine months after BDC allocates $1 billion and expands mandate.
The…
Govt Eliminates Service Fees for Online Payments
COLOMBO (News 1st); President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that all service fees for electronic payments to government institutions…
Out of gas and ideas? With gas supplies drying up, govt bets on chance instead of transition help
The cost of gas is soaring as supplies run out. Instead of helping homes and businesses transition, the…
Investissement Québec transforms early-stage program into $200-million VC fund
New Fonds Impulsion will expand support for founders amid declining seed-stage deal flow across the province.
Investissement…
Cherri Global collapse: Govt revealed as biggest external creditor
Now six months into the liquidation, Sprosen and White have confirmed that the companies owe a combined $42.92m.…
Entrepreneurs face nearly five-year wait for Canada’s Start-up Visa
Once a 12-month process, the SUV has ballooned to 53 months amid concerns about program misuse.
While…
Govt extends UPS enrollment deadline: Low employee response prompts move; check details
The finance ministry on Tuesday extended the deadline to opt in for the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) till…
Mila partners with Hypertec and 5C to launch Sovereign AI Research Hub in Montréal
The Hub aims to develop “frugal AI” with strong value.
Montréal-based artificial intelligence (AI) institute Mila is…
Canada hopes to build a sovereign cloud to counter US dominance. It won’t be easy
The alignment on need for Canadian-controlled infrastructure has not yet been met with a plan to execute.
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