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U.S. asset manager Blackstone and four major Canadian pension funds have jointly invested $3.1 billion US to acquire a 49.9 per cent stake in a Mitsubishi Corp. subsidiary that participates in LNG Canada, the country’s first liquefied natural gas export termin
Read moreThe Canadian government announced an investment of up to $1.6 billion in Cohere, a Toronto-based artificial intelligence company. This move is part of a funding round led by Germany's Schwarz Group targeting about $7 billion to support Cohere's growth and AI d
Read moreNearly half of Canadian CEOs in large companies believe artificial intelligence will help them achieve growth targets with fewer employees. A survey by EY-Parthenon found that 46% of these leaders expect productivity improvements that allow for a smaller workf
Read moreCanada's economy is currently weak while inflation is rising, presenting a difficult dilemma for the Bank of Canada. The central bank must decide whether to raise interest rates to control inflation, which could weaken the economy further, or lower rates to st
Read moreExpanding a business across borders can be likened to planting branches from a tree’s main trunk into new soil. It requires resources, commitment, and adapting to a different environment to grow. For companies like Bombardier, investing directly in the U.S. me
Read moreU.S. President Donald Trump reversed his threat to ban sales of Bombardier aircraft in the United States after recognizing the company's significant American workforce and manufacturing presence.
Read moreThe IMF updated its global economic growth forecast to 3.1% for this year and cautioned about risks from AI-driven market corrections, job disruptions, and increasing government debt. Growth disparities are widening, with a small group of countries accounting
Read moreA recent cyberattack on numerous fridges in French supermarkets caused significant food spoilage, highlighting the risks associated with connected digital systems.
Read moreExperts and stakeholders are increasingly advocating for government intervention in regulating artificial intelligence due to incidents of AI systems acting independently. The fast pace of AI development and the need for global cooperation present challenges t
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