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New Federal Program Brings AI Skills to Earth Sciences

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The Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute has launched a national scholarship program to strengthen artificial intelligence skills among Canada’s future environmental professionals. Supported by Environment and Climate Change Canada, the AI for Earth Scholarship Program will provide 750 post-secondary students in environmental sciences and meteorology with free access to Amii’s AI Literacy Foundations training.

Participants will complete two machine-learning workshops and 10 specialized modules through an asynchronous platform, earning digital credentials upon completion. Amii said the program targets public-sector and research roles addressing climate and environmental challenges. The initiative builds on Amii’s global AI literacy efforts, which have reached more than 250,000 learners worldwide.

Applications are now open. Want to know more? Check out the source code on Techtalent.ca.

Google Launches $13M AI Fund in Canada

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Google Canada has launched a $13 million AI Opportunity Fund to upskill over two million Canadians in artificial intelligence. The initiative supports four organizations—Amii, First Nations Technology Council, Skills for Change, and the Toronto Public Library—to expand workforce training across diverse communities.

Amii will lead a national AI education consortium for students, while the First Nations Technology Council and Skills for Change focus on Indigenous and marginalized populations. The Toronto Public Library will offer free AI programs citywide. Google says the investment ensures Canadians are ready for an AI-powered economy, citing potential $230 billion in economic impact.

Want to know more? Check out the source code on Techtalent.ca.

Google Funds $5M AI Education Push in Canada

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Google Canada is investing $5 million through Google.org to support AI education nationwide. The grant will fund a consortium led by Edmonton-based Amii, uniting 25 Canadian post-secondary institutions to create AI curriculum resources. The goal is to reach 125,000 students across colleges, universities, and Indigenous institutes.

Amii CEO Cam Linke called the initiative a chance to turn Canada’s AI research strengths into widespread literacy. While Canada leads in AI research, adoption lags. A Google report estimates AI could add $230B to the economy and save workers 175 hours annually.

Want to know more? Check out the source code on Calgary.tech.