AI Information: Note Federal strategy, and camp tech this week
1)Free AI training for every Canadian: here’s what Carney’s new federal strategy means for you – see Federal Government Section Above
2) CAMP TECH: Here are a few things we’ve found online that we hope you’ll enjoy or find useful.
Canada’s National AI Strategy has finally been unveiled, with more than $2.3-billion for training, adoption and startups. Read the details in The Globe and Mail (gift link: https://zwdgzgl.clicks.mlsend.com/tf/cl/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjE5NTYwODIsXCJsXCI6MTg5NDU5MjkwNjg1MTc4ODg0LFwiclwiOjE4OTQ1OTMwODc4Njc0Njg2Mn0iLCJzIjoiMjZkM2MwMjdiYTExYjgzYiJ9)
Speaking of unveilings, Instagram has officially launched its Instagram Plus paid accounts after months of speculation. For $3.99 USD per month, you can prioritize your story so it gets pushed to the top of followers’ feeds, keep your stories active for up to 48 hours instead of the standard 24 hours, and some other stuff. Read more in Engadget: The Instagram Plus subscription has officially launched: https://zwdgzgl.clicks.mlsend.com/tf/cl/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjE5NTYwODIsXCJsXCI6MTg5NDU5MjkwNjk2NzEzMjcyLFwiclwiOjE4OTQ1OTMwODc4Njc0Njg2Mn0iLCJzIjoiNzNhZGZlNzZlNTFhMzBhYSJ9 https://about.instagram.com/features/instagram-plus
It’s developer conference season, and the next one on the calendar is Apple’s. Read MacWorld’s WWDC 2026 guide: Date, time, how to watch and what Apple could announce. Spoiler alert. It’s Monday. https://www.macworld.com/article/678333/wwdc-keynote-event-time-what-launch-ios-macos-watchos-hardware.html
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The Canada Strong Pass is back for another year! From June 19 to September 7, you get free entry to every Parks Canada site and 25% off camping, plus free or half-price admission to national and participating provincial museums and galleries, and free VIA Rail trips for kids 17 and under when they travel with an adult. We’re already eyeing a national park visit