Pandemic Procurement Controversy: Canadian Government Favors Costlier Imported Rapid Tests Over Domestic Options
During the pandemic, the Canadian government favored Chinese imports for billion-dollar rapid-test contracts, overlooking more affordable Canadian-made options, as revealed by a Global News investigation. The contracts, some of the largest for medical supplies during the pandemic, were awarded to BTNX and Switch Health, Toronto-area suppliers, who were part of an exclusive federal[ ► ]
WhatsApp to Introduce Revolutionary Interoperability Feature Under New EU Regulations
In a surprising development, WhatsApp is set to introduce a revolutionary feature imminently, transforming the app significantly. The implementation of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) by the European Union in March 2024 mandates major tech platforms to enhance user interaction across various applications. Consequently, WhatsApp is gearing up to enable third-party messaging integration.[ ► ]
