Government of Canada supports new AI Business Catalyst program
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Government of Canada supports new AI Business Catalyst program
SMEs to adopt AI with help from new Toronto Region Board of Trade program
June 26, 2025 – Toronto, Ontario
To ensure Canada remains a global leader in innovation, the Government of Canada is making strategic investments in businesses, organizations, entrepreneurs and leaders that are accelerating AI adoption and spurring economic growth.
Today, the Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), along with Chi Nguyen, Member of Parliament for Spadina–Harbourfront, announced an investment of $2.4 million for the Toronto Region Board of Trade to launch its new AI Business Catalyst (AIBC) program.
The Toronto Region Board of Trade connects businesses to programs, partners, and talent to help them succeed. Through this program, 75 businesses and 460 participants across a variety of industries will have access to the tools they need to adopt AI solutions. These new technologies will enhance productivity, drive innovation and help businesses compete globally.
Through strategic investments to support responsible AI adoption, Canada is strengthening its AI ecosystem and enhancing productivity across the country.
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