Government of Canada adds $40M to help Atlantic firms use AI

On 2026-10-13, the Government of Canada announced an additional $40M to help Atlantic businesses use AI to boost operations and reach customers abroad.

IRCNews desk October 13, 2026 Updated October 19, 2026 1 min read

On 2026-10-13, the Government of Canada announced an additional $40M to help Atlantic businesses use AI to boost operations and reach customers abroad.

New federal AI funding for Atlantic Canadian firms could drive productivity and market expansion. This may create openings for newcomers, students, and workers, while employers get support to modernize and reach customers across Canada and abroad.

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