As Canadian and European governments prepare to issue digital identities to their citizens (e.g., passports, driver's licences, health cards), ensuring ownership, control and interoperability of data
A trio of Gatineau-based organizations are getting a total of $3 million in federal funding to build a “cybersecurity cluster” in western Quebec that’s expected to add 30 jobs to the local economy.
The cash is part of a $16-million investment in 34 Quebec businesses recently announced by the federal government.
Half of the funding in the Outaouais region will go toward launching the Digital Identity Laboratory of Canada. The government says the project aimed at accelerating the adoption of digital identity solutions for businesses will create 22 jobs.
In addition, the Cégep de l Outaouais will receive $900,000 to help the college’s cybersecurity hub buy highly secure software, computer gear and network traffic generators. The new funding is expected to create five jobs.