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Atlantic Canada goes ALL IN on AI with 2026 trade delegation
Atlantic Canada’s artificial intelligence sector is heading to Montréal. On September 16 and 17, Digital Nova Scotia, with the support of Nukleo , will lead 37 organizations from across the region to…
From semiconductors to ocean technology: What Nova Scotia can learn from Taiwan’s innovation ecosystem
Taiwan produces close to 90 per cent of the world’s most advanced semiconductors—but its technology sector has much more to offer than chips. From advanced manufacturing and artificial intelligence t…
Applications open for Atlantic AI Trade Mission to ALL IN 2026
Digital Nova Scotia to lead Atlantic Canadian delegation to Canada's largest artificial intelligence event HALIFAX, NS — June 29, 2026 — Digital Nova Scotia (DNS) is now accepting applications for th…
AI Export Bootcamp to help Atlantic Canadian SMEs reach global markets faster
Canadian companies are diversifying into new markets, and those that can spot opportunities early and respond quickly have the advantage. For more and more businesses, artificial intelligence is beco…
Have Your Say: Shaping the Future of CUSMA
The first joint review of the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) is set for 2026, and preparations are already underway. The federal government has launched consultations to gather perspec…
gamescom 2025 excites the community worldwide and sets new standards
This summer, we partnered with the Trade Commissioner Service Canada to support the presence of an Atlantic Canadian delegation of gaming studios at gamescom 2025 in Cologne, Germany. Checkout the ga…
May 2025: Tariff Update
On May 29, 2025, the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) issued a landmark ruling invalidating tariffs imposed by the Trump Administration under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (I…
Nova Scotia Premier's Office/Service Nova Scotia--Tariff Response Survey, Hotline
The Province has created channels for Nova Scotian business owners dealing with the United States to get quick access to the latest information related to tariffs.
Interested in getting involved in Gamescom?
The biggest gaming event in the world and Europe’s largest business platform for the games industry, gamescom is taking place in Cologne, Germany, from August 23-25, 2023 . Learn more about the activ…
Applications open for Global Affairs Canada’s Venture Capital Dealbook Initiative
The Trade Commissioner Service is currently enlisting applicants for Global Affairs Canada’s Venture Capital Dealbook Initiative . This project seeks to help Canadian start-ups and scale-ups secure f…
Making the Connection: Helping Atlantic Canadian Companies Diversify Export Sales
Europe Market Development Program The Europe Market Development Program (EMDP) helps Atlantic Canada-exporting companies expand their presence and grow sales in new industry sectors and countries in…
Canadian Virtual ICT and Fintech Business Delegation to Mexico
Scale your Tech Business in Mexico The Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) in Mexico, in collaboration with the Canadian Technology Accelerator (CTA), invites 6 export-ready ICT companies to a virtual b…
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