Good morning! Welcome back to Queen Street Analytics' weekly roundup of regulatory developments, legislative discussions, political announcements and other government-related news concerning ICT, cloud computing, digital infrastructure, social media platforms, digital privacy, AI, cybersecurity, blockchain, and Web3.

Every Monday, we break down the most important updates in this space in under five minutes.

Start Date: 2025-04-06
End Date: 2025-04-12

Top Headlines

Main Stories

Security Threats to Elections Detected on WeChat

The Privy Council Office announced the SITE Task Force's detection of an information operation on WeChat aimed at influencing the 45th General Election. The operation targeted Canadian-Chinese communities, amplifying narratives about Prime Minister Mark Carney. Intelligence links the activity to the Chinese Communist Party, with significant engagement on WeChat, surpassing state media interactions. The operation included coordinated inauthentic posts, aiming to manipulate perceptions.

Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca

Provincial Announcements

Inclusive Digital Shift in Quebec

Solidarity MP Haroun Bouazzi, with RGPAQ, emphasized the need for Quebec's digital transition to be inclusive, backed by 12,000 signatures demanding equitable access to public services.

Sources: Provincial Announcement: www.quebec.ca

Quebec AI Funding Announced

Quebec announced over $11 million in financial aid for 15 projects involving AI and quantum technologies, aiming to enhance industrialization and commercialization in the province.

Sources: Provincial Announcement: www.quebec.ca

Nova Scotia FOIPOP Review Officer Appointed

Nova Scotia appointed David Nurse as the new FOIPOP Review Officer, tasked with overseeing access to information requests and privacy complaints under provincial legislation.

Sources: Provincial Announcement: news.novascotia.ca

Public Officials' Social Media

AIoT Spring Summit 2025

Senator Tony Loffreda participated in the AIoT Spring Summit 2025, discussing the integration of AI and IoT in Canada's digital transformation, alongside experts from government and industry.

Sources: Social Media: x.com

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