TechnologyTORONTO —
Privacy commissioner opens review of facial-recognition pilots
The inquiry follows questions from municipal councillors about vendor oversight and data retention periods.
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TechnologyWATERLOO —
Regional tech firms report steady hiring despite sector headwinds
Recruiters describe a more selective market, with the strongest demand concentrated in applied AI and infrastructure roles.
TechnologyMONTRÉAL —
Data centre expansion raises questions about grid capacity
Utility planners say new demand is manageable in the near term but will require coordinated long-range planning.
TechnologyOTTAWA —
Government outlines timeline for digital identity pilot
Officials say the initial rollout will be limited to a small number of federal services before wider expansion.
TechnologyVANCOUVER —
Startups navigate tighter venture funding conditions
Founders describe longer fundraising cycles and more emphasis on near-term revenue than a year ago.