Sustainable Wood Construction, Canada’s First Net-Zero Neighbourhood, and First Nations Water Purification
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Sustainable Wood Construction, Canada’s First Net-Zero Neighbourhood, and First Nations Water Purification


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Supporting Green Innovation: Nearly $3 Million in Federal Funds Bolster Sustainable Wood Construction in Montreal

As Canada strives to build greener, more climate-resilient homes, the push for innovative, low-carbon construction materials is gaining momentum. New technologies are playing a critical role in this transformation, with significant implications for both the construction and automotive sectors. These advancements are not only reducing carbon emissions but also supporting sustainable job growth within Canada’s supply chain.


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Markham Pioneers Sustainable Living with Canada’s First Net-Zero Neighbourhood

In a bold move towards sustainability, the city of Markham, Ontario, has become home to Canada’s first-ever net-zero neighborhood, thanks to a significant investment of $8.7 million from the Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Green Municipal Fund. This funding aims to ensure that residents in the new Berczy Glen neighbourhood can enjoy eco-friendly and cost-effective energy solutions.


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BluMetric Secures Landmark Water Purification Contract for Remote First Nations Community

BluMetric Environmental Inc., a prominent Ottawa-based environmental consulting and engineering firm specializing in cleantech solutions, has announced a significant milestone. The company has secured a contract to provide a permanent, turnkey water pre-treatment and purification system to a remote First Nations community in British Columbia.


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2025 C4ISR and Beyond. 11th Annual Conference. January 28, 2025. National Arts Centre, Ottawa, ON.

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AI for Public Sector – How Government can Leverage Generative AI for Impact

Interview with Paul Zikopoulos – Vice President, IBM Skills Vitality and Enablement

In our latest episode of CGE Radio, J. Richard Jones speaks with Paul Zikopoulos, Vice President, IBM Skills Vitality and Enablement about artificial intelligence you can trust and deploy at scale in government / public sector.

Paul is a renowned writer and speaker on AI and Big Data, consulted by “60 Minutes” and NATO generals. Named on numerous global “Experts to Follow” and “Thought Leader” lists, he has authored 21 books and over 360 articles. At IBM, Paul directs strategic initiatives for the IBM Technology Unit’s sales and learning programs. He actively promotes Women in Technology, winning IBM Canada’s “Women in Technology Ally of the Year” and serving on several advisory boards. Despite his success, Paul stays grounded, always learning from his experiences and his daughter Chlo?. Follow him on Twitter at @BigData_paulz.

IBM is a leading global hybrid cloud and AI, and consulting services provider, helping clients in more than 175 countries capitalize on insights from their data, streamline business processes, reduce costs and gain the competitive edge in their industries. Nearly 3,800 government and corporate entities in critical infrastructure areas such as financial services, telecommunications and healthcare rely on IBM’s hybrid cloud platform and Red Hat OpenShift to affect their digital transformations quickly, efficiently, and securely. IBM’s breakthrough innovations in AI, quantum computing, industry-specific cloud solutions and business services deliver open and flexible options to their clients. All of this is backed by IBM’s legendary commitment to trust, transparency, responsibility, inclusivity, and service. For more information, visit www.ibm.com

In this episode:

  • How public sector should organize to prepare for generative AI
  • How Generative AI can help in Canada and abroad
  • The practical use cases that IBM focusses its innovation around
  • How IBMs work with AI differ from others
  • And more!


AI for Public Sector – How Government can Leverage Generative AI for Impact
Interview with Paul Zikopoulos – Vice President, IBM Skills Vitality and Enablement

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Deep Blue Forum 2024. November 14, 2024. 5th Annual Conference. National Arts Centre, Ottawa, ON. Canada.

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Demand for cheap, clean hydropower is soaring. Can Quebec keep up?

On a stretch of the St. Lawrence River, just southwest of Montreal, the steady hum of turbines reverberates through the air.


Federal government can spend $46B more a year and remain sustainable over long term: PBO report

The federal government can afford to increase spending by $46 billion, or cut taxes by that amount, every year until 2098 and remain fiscally sustainable, according to a report from the Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux's office.


EVs cheaper to run but cost must come down to drive sales: PBO

It is already more cost effective over the long term to buy an electric vehicle than a gas-powered model, but the savings must get substantially higher if Canada is to meet its EV sales targets, the parliamentary budget office concluded in a new analysis.


Are provinces with upcoming elections ready to deal with foreign meddling?

As a longtime former public servant, Michael Wernick is listening when the Parti Québécois promises a third referendum on independence should it secure power in the next election.


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