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Canada’s Defence Ambitions Must Include The Semiconductor Industry
February 17, 2026 By Gordon Harling The rapid uptick in defence investment under the Carney government is an opportunity to strategically bolster Canada’s semiconductor ecosystem as part of a broader

FABrIC Launches Fabrication Process Development Challenge – Round 2
Leveraging Canada’s world-class fabrication capabilities in foundational and emerging platform technologies: MEMS, compound semiconductors, quantum and photonics processes and silicon photonics. February 2, 2026 Montréal, QC FABrIC, a five-year, $217M

CMC Microsystems Launches New Superconducting Quantum Fabrication Service with 3iT to Bolster Canadian Technology Sovereignty
January 27, 2026 SHERBROOKE, QC – CMC Microsystems, Canada’s leading facilitator of advanced technology hardware, is proud to announce the official launch of a new dedicated fabrication service for superconducting

Jeff McNamee Named Vice-President of FABrIC
Seasoned leader in technology and business brings over 40 years of experience in the Canadian semiconductor and technology ecosystem to FABrIC December 10, 2025: CMC Microsystems, manager of FABrIC, a

FABrIC Launches the Quantum Computing Sandbox – a first in Canada
December 10, 2025: FABrIC is pleased to announce the launch of the Quantum Computing Sandbox (QCS), a program that is unique in Canada. This national program provides access to leading quantum computing cloud platforms, and specialized technical support for Canadian innovators.

Lynn McNeil is leaving her position of VP, FABrIC, November 30, 2025
November 11, 2025 Throughout her career Lynn has been a tireless champion for Canada’s semiconductor industry. She’s been a major player during an era of great achievement and change for

ICTC and CMC Microsystems Partner to Strengthen Canada’s Semiconductor Talent Pipeline
October 28, 2025 Ottawa, ON—October 28, 2025—The Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) and CMC Microsystems are proud to announce a new national partnership designed to advance Canada’s semiconductor ecosystem

Written Submission for the Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the Upcoming 2025/26 Federal Budget
With the right support, Canada’s semiconductor industry will not only contribute billions of dollars and create thousands of jobs for the Canadian economy – it will enhance the competitive capacity of our most important industries.
That is the core message behind the pre-budget submission jointly developed by CMC Microsystems, ICTC, SECTR, ventureLAB and Canada’s Semiconductor Council. Semiconductors are the backbone of a 21st century economy. From telecommunications, automotive, advanced manufacturing to mining and natural resources, precision agriculture, oceans and medtech, a vibrant semiconductor sector is essential as Canada mobilizes to strengthen domestic industries and pursue global markets.
The submission underscores the need for a secure talent pipeline, protections for Canadian intellectual property ownership and retention, and the need for the facilities and infrastructure to fabricate semiconductors.

U.S. Tariffs Push Canada’s Chip Sector to Collaborate Abroad
As uncertainty continues to swirl under the Trump administration, Canada’s semiconductor companies look to diversify trading partners

FABrIC accelerates Canada’s semiconductor industry
$35.6M total investment from $13.4M funding in market-ready innovation.

FABrIC announces $35.6M investment in 20 projects
The final selection included 20 projects from across the country, with twelve in Quebec, five in Ontario, two in British Columbia and one in Alberta.

Accelerating Canada’s Semiconductor Industry
FABrIC announces $35.6M total investment from $13.4M funding in market-ready innovation June 26, 2025 Twenty-three recipients representing twenty projects of the first round of FABrIC Challenge Projects were announced today.
28th World Micromachine Summit Comes to a Close in Montreal
CMC Microsystems hosted the 2025 edition of the annual event June 6, 2025 CMC Microsystems had the honour of hosting the 28th World Micromachine Summit, held from June 3-5, 2025.

28th World Micromachine Summit Opening Soon in Montreal
May 27, 2025 The World Micromachine Summit 2025 is opening on June 3, in Montreal, Canada. This worldwide annual event brings together industrial, academic, and government partners from across the

Industry leader recognized for semiconductor leadership in Canada
Gordon Harling named Executive of the Year at the 2025 Semiconductor Achievement Awards