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Canada invests $6.8 million in AI projects in Alberta

Edmonton (LabNews Media LLC) – The Canadian federal government is funding five projects in Alberta with a total of $6.8 million through the Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII). The funds are intended to strengthen innovation, productivity, and the commercialization of artificial intelligence. The announcement was made on May 19, 2026, by the Minister of Emergency Management and Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Eleanor Olszewski. The investments aim to secure more than 70 jobs and enhance the competitiveness of Alberta and Canada as a whole in the global AI landscape. The RAII is part of the federal government's $2.4 billion strategy announced in Budget 2024 to expand Canada's advantage in artificial intelligence. PrairiesCan received $33.8 million over five years for this purpose. The program supports both repayable and non-repayable contributions to help businesses and organizations bring new technologies to market and adopt…

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Canadian Government Invests Over $1.3 Million to Boost AI Innovation in Saskatchewan

Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), today announced over $1.3 million in funding to support three Saskatchewan-based businesses in adopting artificial intelligence (AI) to drive innovation and economic growth. The investments, aimed at accelerating AI adoption and digital transformation, are part of Canada’s broader strategy to maintain its global leadership in AI and foster sustainable economic development. The funding, provided through PrairiesCan’s Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) and Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) program, will support projects that enhance productivity, create jobs, and position Canadian businesses to compete in critical sectors such as agriculture, clean technology, and digital innovation. The initiatives are expected to generate 50 new jobs and contribute $30.5 million in revenue growth, including $5.6 million in exports. Details of the Investments: Driving Canada’s AI AdvantageToday’s… 

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Kanadisches Tool hilft Senioren, unnötige Medikamente zu reduzieren

Forscher der McGill University haben ein digitales Tool entwickelt und lizenzieren es nun. Damit soll die Einnahme von Medikamenten, die für Patienten unnötig oder sogar schädlich sein können, auf sichere Weise reduziert werden. Wenn Ärzte die Patientenakte überprüfen, markiert MedSafer potenziell ungeeignete Medikamente. In einer neuen klinischen Studie konnte mithilfe der Software 36 Prozent der Bewohner von Langzeitpflegeeinrichtungen auf solche Medikamente verzichten – fast dreimal so viele wie bei Überprüfungen ohne das Tool. „Manchmal geben wir dem Alter die Schuld für Gedächtnisverlust oder Mobilitätsprobleme, obwohl die wahre Ursache die Medikamente sind“, sagte die Hauptautorin Dr. Emily McDonald , außerordentliche Professorin in der medizinischen Fakultät der McGill University, Wissenschaftlerin am Forschungsinstitut des McGill University Health Centre (dem Institut) und leitende Ärztin am McGill University Health Centre. „Ich habe Patienten erlebt, die nach dem Absetzen eines sedierenden Medikaments zunächst kaum ansprechbar waren… 

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