Canada commits $192 million to COVID-19 SIF stream, signs deal with BlueDot to help track, make decisions on virus
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The Government of Canada announced a deal with Toronto's BlueDot, $192 million for the new Strategic Innovation Fund COVID-19 stream, and a potential vaccine.
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Canada suspended all contracts with ArriveCan app company late last year, minister says
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Firm behind ArriveCan awarded $258M in federal contracts: February 14, 2024
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Coronavirus News: This Canadian start-up used AI to track coronavirus and raised alarm days before the outbreak
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ArriveCan contractor was employed by Defence department
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First Coronavirus Vaccines Head to States, Starting Historic Effort - The New York Times
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ArriveCan contractor was employed by Defence department
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ArriveCan investigation: Firm no longer eligible for gov't contracts