Federal Government Rejects Public Service Productivity Metrics
A new report outlines 19 ways to boost federal productivity, but the government shows no interest in tracking it. Discover the key findings and Ottawa's response.
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Ontario School Board Cyber Attack Exposes Sensitive Data
A cyber breach at a Northern Ontario school board has compromised highly sensitive information, including Social Insurance Numbers and passport data. Learn the details and implications.
WinnipegTech Seeks Manitoba Land for Data Centre
A Winnipeg-based tech company is scouting for the perfect 'Goldilocks' plot in Manitoba to build a large-scale data centre, aiming to capitalize on the province's resources and strategic location. Learn more about this potential economic driver.
Geotab Expands Sourcewell Contract for Public Sector
Geotab broadens its Sourcewell and Canoe Procurement contracts, adding video telematics, asset tracking, and data analytics to help Canadian public agencies optimize fleets and infrastructure.
Leaked Plan Suggests Full-Time Office Return for Federal Workers
A leaked Treasury Board document reveals plans for a stricter, five-day in-office mandate for federal public servants by 2027, sparking union backlash and concerns over productivity and morale.
Vancouver business council flags public vs. private sector growth gap
The Vancouver business council highlights a persistent economic concern: the stark contrast between public and private sector job growth in the region. Read the full analysis.
Quebec mandates 3-day office return for public servants
The Quebec government has mandated its public sector employees return to the office three days weekly, aligning with a broader Canadian trend. Explore the details and what it means for the future of hybrid work.
New Public Dashboard Shows Drug-Use Data via Wastewater
A new public dashboard in Ontario provides real-time insights into community drug use through wastewater analysis. Discover the data and its implications for public health policy.
27,000+ Canadian Public Servants Earn Over $150K
New data reveals more than 27,000 federal employees earned salaries of $150,000 or higher last year. Explore the breakdown and what it means for public sector spending.
Desk 'Hoteling' Could Hamper Public Servant Return-to-Office
New data reveals more than half of federal employees have no assigned workspace. Experts warn this 'hoteling' trend could create major logistical hurdles for any mandated full-time office return.
Pembina Trails cybersecurity probe ends, groups identified
The Pembina Trails School Division's cybersecurity investigation is complete, revealing which groups had information potentially exposed. Learn the details and implications.
Quebec cutting 5,000 government jobs, ordering office return
The Quebec government announces major workforce reductions and a hybrid work mandate. Learn the details and implications of this significant public sector shift.
23andMe proposes $4.49M data breach settlement
A $4.49 million settlement has been proposed in a class-action lawsuit against 23andMe over a major data breach. The deal awaits court approval and could affect many Canadians.
Spotify Reveals Canada's Top Artists and Songs of 2025
Spotify's 2025 Wrapped data is in, revealing the most-streamed artists, songs, and albums in Canada. Discover which global superstar dominated the charts this year.
Census Missed 38% of Non-Citizens, StatsCan Reports
Statistics Canada reveals a significant undercount of non-permanent residents in the 2021 census, with a missed rate of 38%. This gap highlights challenges in tracking Canada's population accurately.
Manitoba leads provinces in 2024 homicide rate
Statistics Canada data reveals Manitoba had the highest homicide rate among provinces in 2024. Explore the national crime trends and what this means for community safety.
Post-Black Friday Online Sales Up 9% in Canada
Canadian online sales the weekend after Black Friday rose 9% year-over-year, reports Salesforce. Discover the key trends shaping holiday shopping in 2025.
Rural Republicans Push Back on Trump's AI Data Centre Expansion
U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to fast-track AI data centre construction is meeting fierce opposition in Republican heartlands over farmland loss and soaring utility costs. Read the full story.
Trump's AI Data Center Plan Faces Voter Backlash
President Trump's initiative to expand AI data centers is meeting unexpected resistance from his core supporters, highlighting a clash between tech ambitions and voter priorities. Explore the details and political implications.
Wood Mackenzie Names New Chief Commercial Officer
Wood Mackenzie, a global energy data leader, appoints Danny Dunn as its new Chief Commercial Officer, bringing over 25 years of tech and data industry experience to drive growth.
Quebec unions file court challenge to new labour law
Major Quebec unions have launched a legal challenge against the province's new labour legislation designed to limit strikes. The move follows large-scale protests in Montreal.
Canada Q3 GDP grows 2.6% but economists see weakness
Canada's economy surprised with 2.6% annualized growth in Q3 2025, but economists caution this masks underlying economic vulnerabilities. Learn what the data reveals.
PQ Proposes Quebec Digital Sovereignty Legislation
Parti Québécois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon introduces groundbreaking legislation to establish Quebec's digital sovereignty. Learn how this could reshape provincial data control.
CME Futures Outage Halts Global Trading
A cooling system malfunction at a Chicago data centre caused a major CME futures outage, disrupting global equity, forex, and commodities trading for hours.
Weak Jobs Data Signals Need for Bank of Canada Rate Cuts
New payroll data reveals Canada's job market is weaker than believed, with 58,000 positions lost in September. Economist David Rosenberg says this cries out for more Bank of Canada rate cuts.
North Perth Municipality Confirms Cybersecurity Incident
The Municipality of North Perth confirms a cybersecurity incident is under investigation. Officials have not disclosed what information may have been compromised. Learn the latest details.
Canadian publishers' copyright lawsuit against OpenAI proceeds
An Ontario court allows a copyright lawsuit against OpenAI by Canadian news publishers to proceed, alleging unauthorized use of content for AI training. Follow the case details.
Alberta Proposes Levy on AI Data Centres
Alberta's UCP government introduces bill enabling tech companies to build data centres while protecting public power and water grids. Learn about the new regulatory framework.
Canada Avoids Recession as GDP Data Confirmed
Canada narrowly avoids a technical recession as Q3 GDP shows slight growth. However, with a 0.4% Q2 decline and persistent economic struggles, experts warn there's little cause for celebration.
AI Debt Wave Threatens Credit Markets
Massive AI-driven debt sales from tech giants like Alphabet and Meta could overwhelm buyers and weaken credit markets globally. Learn about the risks.
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