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Beyond Efficiency: How Kindred AI Is Redefining Success with EQ

October 21, 2025

While artificial intelligence continues to shape the way we work, one Canadian company is reminding the world that emotion still belongs in the equation. Kindred AI is helping organizations understand and grow their emotional intelligence at scale, proving that technology and empathy don’t have to be opposites. “We like to think of what we’re doing as a quiet revolution,” says Amanda Richardson, Growth Manager at Kindred AI. “Tech has spent [...]

Categories: Member News, Members

Invest Nova Scotia launches Market Exploration Program (MEP) Mexico

October 17, 2025

We’re excited to share that Invest Nova Scotia, in partnership with ACOA and the Atlantic Provinces, has officially launched the Market Exploration Program (MEP) Mexico. This new initiative, under the Atlantic Trade and Investment Growth Strategy (ATIGS), is designed to help Atlantic Canadian digital health companies explore opportunities in one of the world’s fastest-growing healthcare markets. Why Mexico?Mexico’s healthcare sector is expanding rapidly, creating strong demand for innovative digital solutions. [...]

Categories: Tech Industry

Atlantic AI Trade Mission Projects Over $63 Million in Business Opportunities

October 17, 2025

Atlantic Canada’s tech community made a powerful impression at ALL IN 2025, the country’s largest artificial intelligence event, held earlier this month in Montreal. The Atlantic AI Trade Mission, led by Digital Nova Scotia in partnership with Invest Nova Scotia, Opportunities New Brunswick, and regional innovation hubs, brought together 33 AI-focused companies from across the region to connect, collaborate and showcase their innovations on a national stage. The two-day conference [...]

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Atlantic Labour Market Brief: September 2025

October 15, 2025

Canada Employment rose during the month by 60,400 jobs. Full-time jobs increased alongside fewer part-time. The rate of unemployment saw no change from last month, remaining at 7.1%. The goods-producing sector added jobs (+42,000), while the services-producing sector saw growth of 18,400 jobs. Labour force: 22,621,800 (+72,300) Employment: 21,015,300 (+60,400) Atlantic Canada The Atlantic Region experienced growth in employment in September, amounting to 2,900 jobs. Full-time jobs increased alongside [...]

Categories: Government, Labour Market Information, News, Report & Resources, Tech Industry

Nova Scotia to Become First Province to Proclaim Digital Inclusion Week

October 9, 2025

Nova Scotia to Become First Province to Proclaim Digital Inclusion Week Halifax, NS – GEO Nova Scotia and Digital Nova Scotia are thrilled that the Province of Nova Scotia is proclaiming October 6th to 10th, 2025 as Digital Inclusion Week, making Nova Scotia the first province to formally recognize the critical importance of equitable access to technology, internet connectivity, and digital skills for all residents. “Digital Inclusion is a Super [...]

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HANATECH: Building Smarter, More Connected Environments

October 7, 2025

In a world where buildings, cities, and systems are becoming more connected daily, Ali Hamidi, Co-founder and CEO of Hanatech, is helping organizations make sense of it all. Based in Atlantic Canada, Hanatech develops tools that combine data, sensors, and artificial intelligence to help people run smarter, safer, and more sustainable operations. “We blend operational technology with advanced analytics to support intelligent environments,” Ali explains. “It’s about using data to [...]

Categories: Member News, Member Profiles

Celebrating a Summer of Discovery

September 25, 2025

This summer, Digital Nova Scotia’s Discovery Camps brought together youth from across the province to gain hands-on experience in technology. We’re excited to share a few highlights from the season. Across five sites, Bridgewater, Yarmouth, Spryfield, Sydney, and New Glasgow, we welcomed 105 campers who took part in a wide variety of activities designed to spark curiosity and build confidence with tech. From taking apart old desktop computers in Hardware [...]

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New Buy Canadian Policy to Strengthen Opportunities for Canadian Businesses

September 24, 2025

On September 5, 2025, the Government of Canada announced new measures to protect, build, and transform Canada’s strategic industries. At the centre of this plan is a new Buy Canadian Policy, designed to strengthen the economy, build resilience against global shocks, and create more opportunities for Canadian workers and businesses. Through Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), the policy introduces several key changes: Prioritizing Canadian Suppliers and Inputs By November [...]

Categories: Government