QSA's Week in ICT & Cybersecurity (#8, 2025)
CanCode 4.0 funding announced; New airborne sensing lab funded; Canadian privacy commissioner investigates AI data use.
Start Date: 2025-02-22
End Date: 2025-02-28
Top Headlines
Main Stories
CanCode 4.0 Funding Announced by Government of Canada
The Canadian government announced nearly $40 million in funding for CanCode 4.0, targeting digital skills development for teachers and students. This initiative will offer 1.6 million training opportunities, focusing on AI and other digital skills. The funding aims to equip youth with the necessary skills for the digital economy, supporting Canada's competitiveness globally.
Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca
New Airborne Sensing Lab Receives $1.35 Million Investment
The Government of Canada announced a $1.35 million investment in an airborne sensing lab at UBC's Okanagan campus. This facility will enable local companies to develop remote sensing technologies for various industries, including agriculture and forestry. The lab will also support AI software development for sensor data analysis, strengthening the regional digital technology sector.
Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca
Canadian Privacy Commissioner to Investigate AI Data Use
The Canadian privacy commissioner is set to investigate the use of personal data by X for AI training. The investigation responds to privacy concerns as AI technologies increasingly rely on vast amounts of personal data. The outcome could influence how data privacy is managed in AI development in Canada.
Sources: Canadian News Outlet: www.ctvnews.ca
Important Updates
Secondary Stories
CRTC Posts Updated Decisions and Applications
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission released new decisions and applications on its website. These documents include regulatory policies and public proceedings.
Sources: Gazette, Part I: www.gazette.gc.ca
MP François-Philippe Champagne Announces CanCode Funding on Twitter
MP François-Philippe Champagne highlighted the importance of digital skills training for Canadian students through the CanCode initiative in a recent tweet.
Sources: Social Media: x.com
Senator Denise Batters Criticizes Cybersecurity Bill C-26 on Twitter
Senator Denise Batters expressed concerns on Twitter regarding the lack of consultation with the Privacy Commissioner on the Cybersecurity Act, Bill C-26.
Sources: Social Media: x.com
Public Officials' Social Media
MP François-Philippe Champagne Discusses CanCode on Twitter
MP François-Philippe Champagne tweeted about the CanCode program, emphasizing its role in preparing students for the digital future with skills in coding and AI.
Sources: Social Media: x.com
Senator Denise Batters Criticizes Cybersecurity Bill Process
Senator Denise Batters tweeted about the prorogation of Parliament affecting Bill C-26, asserting that her efforts in the Senate helped prevent the passage of a flawed bill.
Sources: Social Media: x.com
What We're Reading This Week
- Media, telecom firms look for easier regulation to compete with streaming: Media and telecom companies seek regulatory changes to better compete with streaming services.
- OPINION: CyberTowns ranks Canada’s top cities for cybersecurity careers: A discussion on the best Canadian cities for cybersecurity careers.
- Recent 'cyber incident' at northern Ontario school board points to growing problem: A cybersecurity expert discusses the implications of a cyber incident at a school board in Ontario.
