Canada commits up to C$162 million for AI work placements
Canada announced up to C$162 million for Mitacs over five years on September 25, starting in 2026-2027. The government says the money would support 10,000 co-funded work placements.
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Post-secondary students, recent graduates and post-doctoral fellows would work with Canadian businesses on AI adoption and innovation.
The government announced funding and a placement target. It has not shown that all those placements exist or lead to lasting employment.
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