October marks Canada’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a reminder that online safety isn’t a one-time exercise, but a set of habits safeguarding your future self. This year’s theme, ‘Get cyber safe – for future you’, highlights how to keep yourself safe from the variety of cyber threats both commonly faced and new to come in our...Read More
Canada and the United States (U.S.) have a long history of developing cannabis legislation and regulation at various levels of government. In 2012, two states in the U.S.—Colorado and Washington—legalized recreational cannabis. Today, 22 states have legalized adult-use cannabis, driving the market to over $33 billion USD in 2023, with expectations of exceeding $110 billion...Read More
Canada and the United States (U.S.) enjoy the world’s most comprehensive trading relationship with nearly $2.7 billion USD worth of goods and services crossing the border each day in 2023. They also also have a significant investment relationship. The U.S. is the single greatest investor in Canada and Canada was the largest source of foreign...Read More
Drone Delivery Canada (DDC) is a publicly traded, award-winning, pioneering, technology company focused on designing, developing and implementing commercially viable, drone-based logistics. They offer fast, reliable deliveries via drones for airports, healthcare, mining and more, particularly to remote and underserved communities. Their vision is to be the premier global drone solutions company.Diplomat recently spoke with...Read More
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing our lives in unprecedented ways. Whether for better or worse, the AI genie is out of the bottle. While businesses have utilized various forms of AI for decades, it has now permeated everyday life, becoming a tool accessible to anyone with an internet connection. The Hogwarts rave of ’98. A famous...Read More
Don’t eat that berry. ‘New’ anything almost always pairs nicely with a negative reaction. As a species, we are hardwired to fear things we haven’t seen before and it has kept us alive for close to seven million years. Eating the wrong fruit could have catastrophic results so it was best avoided. We have extended...Read More
Imagine a world where crop failure is minimal, plants water themselves, and food production increases with decreasing pesticide use? We may be closer than you think.As we face the realities of unpredictable climactic events along with a rising global population, innovative solutions are crucial to ensure sustainable food production and security. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is...Read More
As we face the challenges of climate change, economic fluctuations, and global market dynamics, Alberta is stepping up with a series of innovative programs and funding opportunities designed to bolster resilience and productivity in the agricultural sector. The release of the Budget 2024 showcases a recognition of these important challenges and a commitment towards solutions....Read More
Nearly everything in modern civilization can be traced back to the advent of agriculture, which transformed Homo sapiens from a nomadic species into a settled one. The domestication of animals and cultivation of crops on fertile lands have led to the development of complex communities and the growth of societies we recognize today. For over...Read More
Citizens across Canada are feeling the pinch when it comes to putting food on their kitchen tables. With the prime lending rate stagnating and grocery costs continually rising, how do you plan to feed your family over the coming year? Food bank usage in Alberta has surged by 94% from 2019 to 2023 (Food Banks...Read More
