The Government of Canada is investing up to $1.65 million in A.U.G. Signals Ltd. to develop artificial intelligence and remote sensing technologies for climate-smart agriculture. Announced on July 9, 2026, the funding aims to help Canadian farmers boost productivity and address climate change challenges through advanced crop monitoring tools.

The investment is provided through the AgriScience Program – Projects Component, under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. This initiative is designed to accelerate innovation by supporting pre-commercial science activities that benefit the agriculture and agri-food sector.

A.U.G. Signals Ltd., a Toronto-based technology company, will lead a three-year project to create AI-driven solutions for crop health monitoring and yield forecasting. The company will integrate satellite, drone, and field data to develop tools that allow producers to assess crop emergence, above-ground biomass, drought conditions, and yield predictions in real time.

As part of the project, A.U.G. Signals Ltd. will collaborate with scientists from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. The joint research activities will focus on collecting field data and validating AI models to strengthen climate resilience on Canadian farms.

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The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership is a $3.5-billion, 5-year agreement between federal, provincial, and territorial governments running from 2023 to 2028. It seeks to strengthen the competitiveness, innovation, and resiliency of the agriculture sector.

The federal government is set to announce new housing initiatives in Airdrie, Alberta, on July 9, 2026. The Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, will make the announcement on behalf of the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada.

The event will take place at Abrio Place, located at 52 East Lake Avenue NE, Airdrie, AB T4A 2G8. The announcement is scheduled for 9:30 am MT and will include local stakeholders such as Heather Spearman, Mayor of the City of Airdrie and Board Chair of Airdrie Housing Limited, and Chris Rowe, Chief Administrative Officer of the Rocky View Foundation.

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The announcement underscores the federal government's ongoing efforts to address housing infrastructure and development in partnership with municipal and regional organizations. Further details about the specific initiatives will be disclosed during the event.