Entities from Canada
78 entities tracked across Lowdown briefings.
People
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Ajay AgrawalEconomist who co-organised the Stanford 'We Must Act Now' statement.
Economist who co-organised the Stanford 'We Must Act Now' statement.
Anita AnandCanada's Foreign Affairs Minister; called the Iranian officials' Pearson visa revocation 'unintentional'.
Canada's Foreign Affairs Minister; called the Iranian officials' Pearson visa revocation 'unintentional'.
Atiba HutchinsonCanadian midfielder who held the record as the oldest outfield player to start a World Cup match until Cristiano Ronaldo surpassed it in 2026.
Canadian midfielder who held the record as the oldest outfield player to start a World Cup match until Cristiano Ronaldo surpassed it in 2026.
Cyle LarinCanadian striker who scored as a substitute to earn Canada's first-ever World Cup point in their 2026 opener against Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Canadian striker who scored as a substitute to earn Canada's first-ever World Cup point in their 2026 opener against Bosnia-Herzegovina.Ismael KoneIsmael Kone is a Canadian central midfielder who suffered a fractured tibia and fibula in the 51st minute of Canada's 6-0 win over Qatar and was ruled out of the 2026 World Cup.
Ismael Kone is a Canadian central midfielder who suffered a fractured tibia and fibula in the 51st minute of Canada's 6-0 win over Qatar and was ruled out of the 2026 World Cup.
Jenni GibbonsCSA astronaut; first Canadian capcom during an Artemis mission, serving at distance record.
CSA astronaut; first Canadian capcom during an Artemis mission, serving at distance record.
Jesse MarschAmerican manager serving as Canada head coach; confirmed Marcelo Flores's ACL rupture and faces naming a replacement before the 12 June opener.
American manager serving as Canada head coach; confirmed Marcelo Flores's ACL rupture and faces naming a replacement before the 12 June opener.Jonathan DavidJonathan David is a Canadian striker who plays for club Lille and scored a hat-trick in Canada's 6-0 win over Qatar on 18 June 2026.
Jonathan David is a Canadian striker who plays for club Lille and scored a hat-trick in Canada's 6-0 win over Qatar on 18 June 2026.
Kevin O'LearyCanadian investor and television personality; backer of the Wonder Valley $70 billion BYOP data centre campus in Alberta.
Canadian investor and television personality; backer of the Wonder Valley $70 billion BYOP data centre campus in Alberta.
Lisa CampbellPresident of the Canadian Space Agency since 2020.
President of the Canadian Space Agency since 2020.
Marcelo Flores22-year-old Canada attacking midfielder who ruptured his ACL in the CONCACAF Champions Cup final one day after being named in Canada's 26-man squad.
22-year-old Canada attacking midfielder who ruptured his ACL in the CONCACAF Champions Cup final one day after being named in Canada's 26-man squad.
Mark CarneyPrime Minister of Canada since March 2025; Bank of England governor from 2013 to 2020.
Prime Minister of Canada since March 2025; Bank of England governor from 2013 to 2020.
Michelle Rempel GarnerConservative MP and immigration critic; called the Pearson visa blunder 'gross incompetence or something worse'.
Conservative MP and immigration critic; called the Pearson visa blunder 'gross incompetence or something worse'.
Michelle ZatlynCloudflare co-founder and President; one of few women to co-found and lead a major internet infrastructure company.
Cloudflare co-founder and President; one of few women to co-found and lead a major internet infrastructure company.
Moïse BombitoCanadian centre-back whose disputed fitness cleared for the 2026 World Cup group stage.
Canadian centre-back whose disputed fitness cleared for the 2026 World Cup group stage.Nathan SalibaNathan Saliba is a Canadian midfielder who scored from a free-kick in Canada's 6-0 win over Qatar on 18 June 2026.
Nathan Saliba is a Canadian midfielder who scored from a free-kick in Canada's 6-0 win over Qatar on 18 June 2026.
Paul MartinCanadian finance minister from 1993 to 2002 and Liberal Prime Minister from 2003 to 2006.
Canadian finance minister from 1993 to 2002 and Liberal Prime Minister from 2003 to 2006.
Promise DavidCanadian midfielder who assisted Cyle Larin's equaliser against Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Canadian midfielder who assisted Cyle Larin's equaliser against Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Ron GouldCanadian election expert who led the independent review of Scotland's 2007 elections.
Canadian election expert who led the independent review of Scotland's 2007 elections.Organisations
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AQCIE-CIFQJoint intervener for Quebec's large industrial electricity consumers.
Joint intervener for Quebec's large industrial electricity consumers.
Aston Hotels & ResortsCanadian hotel operator exiting GAESA-linked Cuban resorts before the 5 June OFAC deadline.
Canadian hotel operator exiting GAESA-linked Cuban resorts before the 5 June OFAC deadline.
Bank of CanadaCanada's central bank, responsible for monetary policy and financial stability.
Canada's central bank, responsible for monetary policy and financial stability.
Blue DiamondCanadian hotel operator running the Archipelago Internacional brand; exiting GAESA-linked Cuban resorts.
Canadian hotel operator running the Archipelago Internacional brand; exiting GAESA-linked Cuban resorts.
Canada Border Services AgencyCanadian federal border enforcement agency; denied entry to Iran's football delegation at Pearson, 29 April 2026.
Canadian federal border enforcement agency; denied entry to Iran's football delegation at Pearson, 29 April 2026.
Canada Pension Plan Investment BoardCanadian pension fund; C$600bn+ AUM; invested $840m in CtrlS Datacenters in June 2026.
Canadian pension fund; C$600bn+ AUM; invested $840m in CtrlS Datacenters in June 2026.
Canadian Competition BureauCanadian federal antitrust regulator; reviewing the Cohere-Aleph Alpha merger.
Canadian federal antitrust regulator; reviewing the Cohere-Aleph Alpha merger.
Canadian Space AgencyCanada's federal space agency, contributing astronauts and robotics to Artemis.
Canada's federal space agency, contributing astronauts and robotics to Artemis.
CBC/Radio-CanadaCanadian public broadcaster challenging unlicensed use of its journalism by OpenAI.
Canadian public broadcaster challenging unlicensed use of its journalism by OpenAI.
CCCSThe Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS) is Canada's national cybersecurity authority and one of the Five Eyes signatories to the 22 June 2026 joint AI cyber-risk statement.
The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS) is Canada's national cybersecurity authority and one of the Five Eyes signatories to the 22 June 2026 joint AI cyber-risk statement.
CIBC Innovation BankingTechnology lending arm of Canadian bank CIBC.
Technology lending arm of Canadian bank CIBC.
CohereCanadian enterprise AI company; acquiring Aleph Alpha at 90/10 split with Toronto-Heidelberg dual HQ under German sovereignty conditions.
Canadian enterprise AI company; acquiring Aleph Alpha at 90/10 split with Toronto-Heidelberg dual HQ under German sovereignty conditions.
CSECanada's cryptologic intelligence and cybersecurity agency; Five Eyes member, co-signed the 16-agency advisory.
Canada's cryptologic intelligence and cybersecurity agency; Five Eyes member, co-signed the 16-agency advisory.
DavieCanadian shipbuilder based in Lévis, Quebec; announced a strategic collaboration with Kraken Technology Group on 28 May 2026 for Canadian production of autonomous surface vessels.
Canadian shipbuilder based in Lévis, Quebec; announced a strategic collaboration with Kraken Technology Group on 28 May 2026 for Canadian production of autonomous surface vessels.
EnbridgeCanadian pipeline multinational; US-Canada cross-border permits signed while Iran war instruments absent.
Canadian pipeline multinational; US-Canada cross-border permits signed while Iran war instruments absent.
Hydro-QuébecQuebec's state-owned electricity utility.
Quebec's state-owned electricity utility.
Intrepid Growth PartnersGrowth investment firm backing artificial-intelligence businesses from offices in Toronto and London.
Growth investment firm backing artificial-intelligence businesses from offices in Toronto and London.
KimwolfIoT botnet alleged to have enslaved over a million consumer devices and produced a record ~30 Tbps distributed denial-of-service flood targeting US Department of Defense address ranges.
IoT botnet alleged to have enslaved over a million consumer devices and produced a record ~30 Tbps distributed denial-of-service flood targeting US Department of Defense address ranges.
MDA SpaceCanadian aerospace company building Canadarm3 under a $1 billion Gateway contract.
Canadian aerospace company building Canadarm3 under a $1 billion Gateway contract.
National PostToronto-based national Canadian newspaper owned by Postmedia.
Toronto-based national Canadian newspaper owned by Postmedia.
North Vector DynamicsCalgary maker of the CM-70 counter-drone missile; founded 2022, valued above $90m.
Calgary maker of the CM-70 counter-drone missile; founded 2022, valued above $90m.
Ontario Provincial PoliceOntario's provincial law enforcement body, which led the Canadian arrest of Jacob Butler in the Kimwolf botnet investigation.
Ontario's provincial law enforcement body, which led the Canadian arrest of Jacob Butler in the Kimwolf botnet investigation.
PostmediaCanadian newspaper publisher of the National Post.
Canadian newspaper publisher of the National Post.
Quaze TechnologiesCanadian wireless-power start-up; Red Cat agreed to acquire for ~$25M, pending Investment Canada Act clearance.
Canadian wireless-power start-up; Red Cat agreed to acquire for ~$25M, pending Investment Canada Act clearance.
QuwaIndependent defence news and analysis site focused on Pakistan's armed forces and arms industry.
Independent defence news and analysis site focused on Pakistan's armed forces and arms industry.
Régie de l'énergie du QuébecQuebec's energy regulator.
Quebec's energy regulator.
Sherritt InternationalCanadian mining and energy company holding a nickel joint-venture stake in Cuba.
Canadian mining and energy company holding a nickel joint-venture stake in Cuba.
Statistics CanadaCanada's national statistical agency.
Canada's national statistical agency.
TD Bank GroupCanadian multinational banking and financial services company.
Canadian multinational banking and financial services company.
The Canadian Press (news agency)Canada's national news agency; joined publishers suing Anthropic over alleged unauthorised use of journalism.
Canada's national news agency; joined publishers suing Anthropic over alleged unauthorised use of journalism.
The Globe and MailNational Canadian newspaper challenging unlicensed AI use of its journalism.
National Canadian newspaper challenging unlicensed AI use of its journalism.
Thomson ReutersGlobal information and news group; Reuters wire service; $33m YTD AI licensing revenue.
Global information and news group; Reuters wire service; $33m YTD AI licensing revenue.
TorstarCanadian publisher of the Toronto Star.
Canadian publisher of the Toronto Star.
TSNThe Sports Network; Canada's primary English-language sports broadcaster, owned by Bell Media.
The Sports Network; Canada's primary English-language sports broadcaster, owned by Bell Media.Vancouver PoliceMunicipal police force that publicly excluded ICE from World Cup security.
Municipal police force that publicly excluded ICE from World Cup security.
Village MediaCanadian local digital news group based in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.
Canadian local digital news group based in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.Nations & Places
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AlbertaCanada's oil and gas heartland in the west; capital Edmonton, largest city Calgary.
Canada's oil and gas heartland in the west; capital Edmonton, largest city Calgary.
BC PlaceBC Place is a domed stadium in Vancouver, Canada, serving as one of the 2026 World Cup host venues and home ground for Canada's group stage matches.
BC Place is a domed stadium in Vancouver, Canada, serving as one of the 2026 World Cup host venues and home ground for Canada's group stage matches.
BMO FieldToronto's main football stadium, hosting Canada's 2026 World Cup group-stage matches.
Toronto's main football stadium, hosting Canada's 2026 World Cup group-stage matches.
CalgaryAlberta's largest city; home to counter-drone missile start-up North Vector Dynamics and 150-plus aerospace firms.
Alberta's largest city; home to counter-drone missile start-up North Vector Dynamics and 150-plus aerospace firms.
CanadaG7 federal co-host of the 2026 World Cup; eliminated in the last 16 by Morocco.
G7 federal co-host of the 2026 World Cup; eliminated in the last 16 by Morocco.
KananaskisMountain recreation area west of Calgary, Alberta; hosted the 2002 G8 and 2025 G7 summits.
Mountain recreation area west of Calgary, Alberta; hosted the 2002 G8 and 2025 G7 summits.
OntarioCanada's most populous province, capital Toronto; nuclear supplies nearly half its electricity.
Canada's most populous province, capital Toronto; nuclear supplies nearly half its electricity.
QuebecCanada's largest province by area, French-speaking, with power almost entirely from hydroelectricity.
Canada's largest province by area, French-speaking, with power almost entirely from hydroelectricity.
Sault Ste. MarieCity in northern Ontario, Canada.
City in northern Ontario, Canada.
TorontoCanada's largest city; 2026 World Cup host at BMO Field, and a test case for mega-event social costs.
Canada's largest city; 2026 World Cup host at BMO Field, and a test case for mega-event social costs.
Toronto Pearson AirportCanada's largest international airport; where Iranian football officials were refused entry on 29 April 2026.
Canada's largest international airport; where Iranian football officials were refused entry on 29 April 2026.
VancouverCanadian Pacific city hosting seven 2026 FIFA World Cup matches at BC Place.
Canadian Pacific city hosting seven 2026 FIFA World Cup matches at BC Place.
Wonder ValleyA proposed $70 billion data centre campus in Alberta, Canada, backed by investor Kevin O'Leary, planned with a 7.5 GW bring-your-own-power gas generation array.
A proposed $70 billion data centre campus in Alberta, Canada, backed by investor Kevin O'Leary, planned with a 7.5 GW bring-your-own-power gas generation array.Legislation
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Bill C-8Bill C-8 (formerly Bill C-26) enacts Canada's Critical Cyber Systems Protection Act, imposing mandatory cybersecurity obligations on telecoms, finance, energy and transport critical infrastructure and granting binding executive powers to prohibit high-risk supplier equipment; cleared the Senate in June 2026.
Bill C-8 (formerly Bill C-26) enacts Canada's Critical Cyber Systems Protection Act, imposing mandatory cybersecurity obligations on telecoms, finance, energy and transport critical infrastructure and granting binding executive powers to prohibit high-risk supplier equipment; cleared the Senate in June 2026.Investment Canada ActCanadian law governing foreign acquisition of Canadian businesses; gating Red Cat's Quaze Technologies deal.
Canadian law governing foreign acquisition of Canadian businesses; gating Red Cat's Quaze Technologies deal.
Tarif CDHydro-Québec's proposed electricity tariff for data centres of 5 MW or more.
Hydro-Québec's proposed electricity tariff for data centres of 5 MW or more.Concepts
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1PasswordPopular enterprise and consumer password manager; developer vaults were harvested by the malicious Nx Console extension.
Popular enterprise and consumer password manager; developer vaults were harvested by the malicious Nx Console extension.
CM-70North Vector Dynamics' small Canadian counter-drone missile; funded for production by a C$29m round.
North Vector Dynamics' small Canadian counter-drone missile; funded for production by a C$29m round.
Open DoorVillage Media's local care-navigator service backed by OpenAI.
Village Media's local care-navigator service backed by OpenAI.
SkymakerMDA Space's commercial robotic arm product line, adapting Canadarm3 technology for deployment on commercial space stations and lunar surface vehicles.
MDA Space's commercial robotic arm product line, adapting Canadarm3 technology for deployment on commercial space stations and lunar surface vehicles.
