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Countries around the world are pouring billions into AI and quantum computing, technologies that will shape the future. Many worry that Canada stands to lose ground in this global arms race. Anne Gaviola has more on what the federal government is pledging and why worries persist about Canada’s strategy.

WATCH: University of Saskatchewan researchers are thinking outside of the box to turn the prairies into a powerhouse for vaccine research. Payton Zillich takes us to the USask quanTA lab to get an inside look on their research.

The “Buy Canadian” trend has captured the attention of shoppers across the country. But in tech circles, the mantra is “build and boost Canadian.” As Anne Gaviola explains, that’s what’s driving Toronto-based startup Xanadu to pioneer and lead the world in the cutting-edge field of quantum computing.

Canada is committing to a massive rearmament, to spend five per cent of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) on defence, approximately $150 billion as of 2025. And it breaks down to 3.5 per cent towards defence with the remaining 1.5 per cent earmarked for broader defence-related industry and infrastructure. “So that means ports, airports and...

A high-tech computing platform has launched in southern Alberta with a goal of aiding businesses in the area before expanding across the world. Justin Sibbet reports.

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Monday that the federal government would establish Borealis, the Bureau of Research, Engineering and Advanced Leadership in Innovation and Science, dedicated to “cutting edge research” in AI, quantum computing and other “frontier technologies.”

The 13th annual Toronto Black Film Festival kicks off today, celebrating legendary actor Ernie Hudson with the 2025 Career Achievement Award. Best known for Ghostbusters and the Quantum Leap reboot, Hudson reflects on his decades-long career and joins Candace Daniel to discuss the honor.

A group of private citizens have come together to create a million-dollar fund with the goal of creating a quantum physics research centre in Alberta. Spokesperson Richard Bird joins Global News Calgary to explain why this is so important.

Mon, Jul 24: Quantum Integrity Software Inc., a Calgary-based company, has launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for a Dead Matter video game.

‘X-men’ star Shawn Ashmore is set to star as Jack Joyce in the video game Quantum Break, which is set to revolutionize the way the medium tells stories.

What do lasers, atoms and quantum physics have in common? For a team of New Brunswick researchers, a lot. They are looking to use cold atoms to map gravitational fields, with practical uses for Canada’s National Defence. Anna Mandin has the story.

The managing director at PINQ² stated in a release that the partnership promises groundbreaking research and innovation.

The Nobel Prize in physics was awarded Tuesday to three scientists for their work on quantum information science, which according to reports has significant applications, including in the field of encryption. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences cited Alain Aspect, John F. Clauser and Anton Zeilinger for “pioneering quantum information science.”

Award winning author Robert J. Sawyer talks about the parallels between his book and the current state of affairs in the world

It’s been more than a year since the largest wildfire in Nova Scotia’s history spread across Shelburne County. Firefighters from across the province, country and beyond all responded to the community’s call for help. Now, local residents are expressing their thanks through a weekend of celebrations. Also, what do lasers, atoms and quantum physics have...

Mon, Aug 8: The private hydro vault for the ‘Quantum Towers’ near Yonge and Eglinton was flooded after a water main break on Sunday. Full power may not be restored for a couple of days. Mark McAllister reports.

Calgary is quickly building itself as a so-called quantum city. Sarah Offin explores what that means and the potential benefits and threats of developing quantum computing.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Monday a $40-million contribution for a quantum computing and software startup company Xanadu in Toronto, Ont.

During a visit to the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics in Waterloo on Friday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau responded to a reporter’s sarcastic comment about his knowledge of quantum computing by giving the reporter a quick lesson on it.

Vice-President Joe Biden, who lost his 46-year old son to brain cancer last year and leads U.S. efforts to develop a cure for cancer, spoke on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.