Keeping Up With Alberta's Changing Economy (Video)

Saskatchewan's new Data Centre Framework and Canada's Responsible Data Centre Development Principles establish comprehensive guidelines for data centre development, emphasizing Canadian ownership, data sovereignty, and bring-your-own-power requirements. How will these frameworks shape the future of data centre investments and operations across Canadian provinces, and what challenges remain in implementing these high-level policy priorities?

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Canadian organizations developing, acquiring, deploying or using AI have until September 23, 2026 to contribute to shaping the federal government's approach to AI transparency through a public consultation. Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is seeking input on five key areas that could lead to new disclosure obligations, incident reporting requirements, and AI agent tracking mechanisms.

When a major manufacturer makes an investment of this scale, the business opportunity extends far beyond the four walls of the facility being built. It can create demand across an ecosystem of suppliers, subcontractors, fabricators, automation providers, logistics companies, technical service providers and component manufacturers. But that doesn’t mean it’s an automatic growth opportunity for every supplier.

Last week, the federal government unveiled AI for All, an ambitious national strategy designed to accelerate AI adoption from just over 12% today to 60% by 20341 while advancing trust, opportunity, and Canadian sovereignty as foundational principles for the country’s AI future.

Partner Heather Barnhouse sits down with Rachel Mielke, founder and CEO of Hillberg & Berk, to discuss her journey from designing jewelry at her kitchen table in Regina to building a nationally recognized Canadian brand.

Le gouvernement canadien et les provinces intensifient leurs efforts pour soutenir l'innovation nationale face aux perturbations géopolitiques et à la concurrence mondiale. De nouveaux programmes de financement, sources de capitaux et initiatives axées sur le talent visent à commercialiser la recherche, préserver la propriété intellectuelle canadienne et attirer des investissements dans des secteurs stratégiques comme l'IA, les sciences de la vie et la défense.

Canada's National Artificial Intelligence Strategy, AI for All, establishes a comprehensive framework built on six pillars designed to protect citizens, empower participation, drive economic prosperity, build sovereign infrastructure, scale domestic champions, and forge global partnerships. The strategy outlines specific legislative initiatives, funding commitments, and policy measures across priority sectors including healthcare, energy, transportation, agriculture, and manufacturing. With trust positioned

Canadian Governments Invest in Innovation, Talent and Domestic Competitiveness — Federal and provincial governments, frequently alongside private-sector partners, have introduced a series of new funding programs, capital sources and talent initiatives designed to support the retention and growth of technology, intellectual property and human capital in Canada. This edition's Market Insight is a summary of recent initiatives that are of particular relevance to companies, founders and investors operating in Canada’s innovation economy.

In this episode, Ellen Bessner and Brendan Monahan dig into one of the biggest barriers to effective financial planning: lack of communication between investors and advisors. Both sides often avoid reaching out — investors don't want to "bother" their advisor, and advisors worry about appearing intrusive.