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YELLOWKNIFE, NT, June 26, 2026 /CNW/ – The world is changing rapidly: global trade has been upended, artificial intelligence is scaling at speed, and climate change is intensifying. In response, the Government of Canada is focused on what we can control: building an electricity grid that can underpin Canada’s energy security, affordability and competitiveness. Reliable, affordable, low-emissions power is only gaining importance as electricity demand in Canada is expected to double by 2050 — presenting an enormous opportunity for Canada to build a sustainable, affordable, prosperous future.

To that end, on May 14, 2026, Canada announced a forthcoming National Electricity Strategy. To develop this strategy, consultations have been launched with provinces, territories, Indigenous Peoples, utilities and unions. A key pillar of our Strategy — and area of consultation — will be connecting Canada’s fragmented grids through new and expanded transmission lines. Transmission lines are critical to our mission to build one economy out of thirteen, be our own best customer, and catalyze billions in investment. To catalyze these projects, the Government of Canada has referred the Transmission InterConnect Investment Strategy to the Major Projects Office, which will identify high-priority transmission projects, as well as possible financial solutions to help them move forward.  

Today, following discussions at the Energy and Mines Minister’s Conference (EMMC), the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources announced that the federal government will prioritize financial and regulatory support for the following transmission projects:

The British Columbia–Yukon Grid ConnectThe project is an approximately 800-km, +200-kV, high-voltage, direct current transmission line connecting Yukon’s grid to British Columbia. The project would support industrial and economic development in Yukon, including the critical minerals sector. It has been supported by a $40-million investment from Natural Resources Canada.Restoring capability on the Alberta–British Columbia intertieRestoring the Alberta–British Columbia intertie will increase electricity trade capacity by ~150 MW between the two provinces, enhancing reliability and affordability for British Columbians and Albertans.Upgrading the Alberta–Saskatchewan intertieThis project involves replacing and enhancing the McNeill converter station near Medicine Hat with updated technology to increase the existing intertie’s trade capacity by ~250 MW and extend its lifespan.The Saskatchewan–Manitoba intertie expansionThe scalable project would expand that intertie’s transfer capability by up to two gigawatts along the Regina–Winnipeg Corridor, significantly enhancing the energy partnership between the two provinces.The Prince Edward Island–New Brunswick Interconnection Expansion ProjectThe proposed project includes new sub-sea cables connecting PEI and New Brunswick while also reinforcing the transmission system linking Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and PEI. The project would enhance regional system reliability and trade in the Maritimes.

Through the EMMC, the National Electricity Strategy, the Transmission InterConnect Investment Strategy, and other work being advanced, the Government of Canada is also:

Moving forward with support for electricity projects, including interties, via the Clean Electricity Investment Tax Credit, the Canada Infrastructure Bank, and NRCan’s Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways program.Implementing a Federal-Provincial-Territorial Framework on Interties, as supported by Ministers at EMMC 2026. The Framework will establish collaborative mechanisms to support regional system planning and co-ordination and develop a standard cost allocation mechanism to guide and arbitrate costs among project participants, including the federal government.Examining federal supports, including targeted investments for infrastructure, energy planning and deployment of made-in-Canada technologies, such as advanced grid controls and digitalization, that contribute to reliability and affordability in the North.

Intertie projects will make Canada’s electricity system more reliable, affordable, and sovereign. The federal government is committed to partnering with provinces, territories, Indigenous communities and utilities to build a connected, secure, affordable energy system for Canadians across the country. 

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“It’s simple: intertie projects build Canada Strong. Our government has moved assertively to build one economy out of thirteen and give ourselves more than anyone else can take away, and the electricity grid is an obvious next step. By working together, we can ensure every Canadian from coast to coast to coast can rely on secure, homegrown electricity to support our national security, economic growth and a sustainable, affordable future.”

The Honourable Tim Hodgson
Minister of Energy and Natural Resources

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Today, approximately 80 percent of all electricity generation in Canada is non-emitting.Canada has the lowest residential electricity costs in the G7, the second-lowest industrial electricity costs in the G7 and the OECD, and the second-highest share of clean energy generation in the G7.Approximately $3 trillion is spent globally every year on electricity grids, efficiency, and electrification — with clean energy deployment accounting for the majority of new additions to electricity generation. By 2030, renewables are set to contribute the highest share of global electricity generation, according to the International Energy Agency.Canada’s new government is already advancing strategic investments in the modernization and expansion of Canada’s electricity infrastructure, including:Major clean economy Investment Tax Credits, such as those for clean electricity, clean technology and carbon capture, utilization, and storage.Strategic financing through the Canada Infrastructure Bank (with a $20-billion clean energy target), the Canada Growth Fund and the Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program (envelope doubled from $5 billion to $10 billion).Programming targeted at priority areas in the electricity sector, including the $4.5-billion Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program.A new Productivity Super-Deduction — a set of enhanced tax incentives covering all new capital investment that allows businesses to write off a larger share of the cost of these investments right away.The Electric Vehicle Affordability Program, which makes it more affordable for Canadians to buy or lease electric vehicles.

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Mobigital Expands Global Commerce Ecosystem with AI Virtual Livestream Technology and Comprehensive B2B Solutions

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Mobigital, a global B2B commerce and supply chain platform with more than 15 years of industry experience, today announced the expansion of its digital commerce ecosystem through the launch of its latest AI Virtual Livestream solution. By combining extensive supply chain resources, global business networks, and advanced artificial intelligence technologies, Mobigital aims to help businesses overcome modern marketing challenges and accelerate growth across international markets.

SANTA MONICA, Calif., June 27, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Founded more than 15 years ago, Mobigital has established a strong presence within the global supply chain and B2B commerce sectors. Over the years, the company has built extensive partnerships with manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, logistics providers, and enterprise buyers across multiple industries. This experience has enabled Mobigital to develop a comprehensive business ecosystem that supports companies seeking efficient sourcing, reliable fulfillment, and scalable growth opportunities.

The future of commerce will be driven by AI, automation, and global connectivity. Mobigital is committed to providing businesses with the tools they need to grow faster and compete globally.” — Clayton Walton, CEO of Mobigital

Building on More Than 15 Years of Supply Chain Expertise

For over a decade and a half, Mobigital has focused on helping businesses streamline procurement, improve operational efficiency, and gain access to global supply chain resources. Through years of collaboration with suppliers and commercial partners worldwide, the company has accumulated extensive experience in product sourcing, procurement coordination, logistics management, and international trade operations.

This foundation has allowed Mobigital to create a robust infrastructure capable of supporting businesses of all sizes, from emerging merchants to established enterprises. By leveraging its long-standing industry relationships and operational expertise, the company continues to provide customers with reliable solutions that simplify business operations and support sustainable growth.

Introducing AI Virtual Livestream Technology

As the e-commerce industry continues to evolve, merchants face increasing competition and rising marketing costs. Traditional promotional methods often require significant investments in talent, production teams, equipment, and advertising resources.

To address these challenges, Mobigital has introduced its AI Virtual Livestream technology, designed to help businesses improve marketing efficiency while reducing operational complexity.

The solution utilizes advanced artificial intelligence to create virtual presenters capable of conducting product demonstrations, promotional campaigns, and customer engagement activities around the clock. Unlike conventional livestream operations that require continuous human involvement, AI-powered livestreams can operate continuously, helping merchants maintain visibility and customer interaction across multiple markets and time zones.

The technology offers several key advantages:

Continuous 24-hour product promotionReduced marketing and operational costsEnhanced customer engagementImproved promotional efficiencyScalable business growth opportunitiesSupport for international and multilingual audiences

By integrating artificial intelligence into digital commerce operations, Mobigital enables businesses to reach customers more effectively while optimizing marketing resources.

Comprehensive One-Stop Business Solutions

Mobigital is committed to providing a complete one-stop business ecosystem designed to simplify the complexities of modern commerce.

The platform integrates multiple services into a unified solution, allowing businesses to manage key operational processes through a single ecosystem. Rather than coordinating separate providers for sourcing, fulfillment, logistics, marketing, and technology services, merchants can access a comprehensive range of business solutions through Mobigital.

Key services include:

Global product sourcingSupply chain managementProcurement coordinationCross-border commerce supportAI-powered marketing solutionsVirtual livestream technologyOrder fulfillment servicesBusiness development supportInternational trade facilitation

This integrated approach allows businesses to focus on growth and customer acquisition while reducing operational burdens and improving efficiency.

Serving the Global B2B Market

Mobigital primarily serves the B2B marketplace, helping businesses connect with reliable suppliers, commercial partners, and buyers across international markets.

Its customer network includes:

ManufacturersSuppliersWholesalersDistributorsEnterprise buyersTrading companiesRetail organizationsCross-border merchants

Through its extensive commercial network, Mobigital supports businesses seeking to establish strategic partnerships, improve sourcing capabilities, and expand into new markets.

The company’s B2B-focused strategy reflects its commitment to creating long-term value for organizations operating in an increasingly interconnected global economy.

Supporting Businesses Across International Markets

Global commerce continues to create new opportunities for businesses seeking expansion beyond domestic markets. However, entering international markets often requires navigating complex supply chains, logistics processes, and operational requirements.

Mobigital’s global infrastructure is designed to help businesses overcome these challenges. By combining supply chain resources, logistics capabilities, and digital commerce technologies, the company enables merchants to participate more effectively in international trade and cross-border commerce.

Its worldwide network supports businesses operating across multiple regions, helping them access new customers, establish commercial relationships, and expand their market presence.

Flexible Dropshipping Business Model

To further support merchants and entrepreneurs, Mobigital offers a flexible dropshipping business model.

Under this model, merchants can sell products without maintaining large inventories or investing heavily in warehousing infrastructure. Products are fulfilled through Mobigital’s integrated supply chain network, allowing businesses to focus on sales, marketing, and customer development.

Advantages of the dropshipping model include:

Lower startup costsReduced inventory riskSimplified operationsFaster market entryFlexible product expansionScalable growth potential

This approach enables businesses to enter new markets more efficiently while minimizing operational barriers.

Annual Business Volume Exceeds USD 5 Billion

Mobigital’s long-standing commitment to supply chain excellence, business innovation, and customer success has contributed to strong commercial performance.

Today, the company maintains stable annual business volumes exceeding USD 5 billion, reflecting the strength of its global partnerships, operational infrastructure, and expanding customer network.

This achievement demonstrates the growing demand for integrated commerce solutions that combine technology, supply chain resources, and international business support within a single platform.

Leadership Perspective

According to Clayton Walton, Chief Executive Officer of Mobigital, the future of commerce will increasingly be driven by the integration of artificial intelligence and global business infrastructure.

“Over the past 15 years, Mobigital has built a strong foundation in supply chain management, global sourcing, and business services. As technology continues to reshape commerce, we believe businesses need smarter, more efficient solutions that support sustainable growth.

The launch of our AI Virtual Livestream technology reflects our commitment to innovation and our dedication to helping merchants succeed in an increasingly competitive environment. By combining advanced AI capabilities with our extensive supply chain resources and global business network, we are creating new opportunities for businesses worldwide.

Our goal is to provide a complete ecosystem that empowers merchants, simplifies operations, and enables long-term success across international markets.”

Looking Ahead

As Mobigital continues to expand its platform capabilities, the company plans to further invest in artificial intelligence, digital commerce technologies, supply chain innovation, and global business development.

By combining more than 15 years of industry expertise with next-generation technology solutions, Mobigital aims to help businesses operate more efficiently, expand globally, and unlock new growth opportunities in the evolving digital economy.

About Mobigital

Mobigital is a global B2B commerce and supply chain platform with more than 15 years of industry experience. The company provides one-stop business solutions including supply chain management, global sourcing, AI virtual livestream technology, cross-border commerce services, dropshipping support, and international business infrastructure. Serving customers across worldwide markets, Mobigital maintains annual business volumes exceeding USD 5 billion and continues to drive innovation in the future of global commerce.

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Taiwan Pedaling Towards EUROBIKE 2026 with CHC Innovations and Sustainability Achievements

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FRANKFURT, Germany, June 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At EUROBIKE 2026, the Cycling & Health Tech Industry R&D Center (CHC), supported by the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), showcases Taiwan’s innovations and sustainability achievements, demonstrating the commitment to smart and low-carbon mobility.

A key exhibit this year is CHC’s AI Bike with Vision Sensing and Dynamic Damping Technology, developed under the guidance of the Department of Industrial Technology (DOIT, MOEA). The system uses AI vision sensing to detect road conditions, provide real-time safety alerts, and automatically adjust power assistance for a safer and smarter riding experience.

Built on the Cycling Common Protocol Alliance (CCPA) communication protocol, enabling connectivity between the motor, controller, battery, and electronic suspension fork. Through real-time communication among these components, the system supports adaptive assistance control, automatic gear shifting, and coordinated vehicle responses that enhance riding performance. The e-bike also features an advanced electronic suspension system with automatic switching between leisure and sport modes, dynamically adjusting damping settings to improve comfort, stability, and handling across different riding scenarios.

Alongside smart mobility innovations, CHC showcases the progress of Taiwan’s Bicycle Industry Net-Zero Carbon Emissions Promotion Program, an initiative commissioned by the Industrial Development Administration (IDA, MOEA). The program supports the bicycle industry’s transition toward net-zero emissions through greenhouse gas inventory implementation, carbon footprint assessment, manufacturing process optimization, material reduction strategies, and workforce development.

To drive the bicycle industry’s transition toward sustainability, CHC and the Bicycling Alliance for Sustainability (BAS) have developed net-zero roadmaps and actionable decarbonization guidance tailored for bicycle manufacturers. The BAS currently brings together 76 member companies and is committed to advancing sustainability across the bicycle supply chain, achieving an 89% implementation rate for greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories. Through initiatives such as the ESG Global Initiative Forums, carbon reduction case-sharing activities, industry white paper publication, and Product Category Rules (PCR), the initiative continues to strengthen Taiwan’s position in the global green economy.

CHC is also introducing its Electric-Assist Bicycle Battery Passport Platform, developed to support compliance with the EU Battery Regulation and the upcoming Digital Battery Passport requirements. The platform enables standardized battery lifecycle data management and helps manufacturers prepare for future international market requirements.

By combining advanced cycling technologies with sustainability-driven industry initiatives, CHC demonstrates Taiwan’s capability to lead the next generation of smart, low-carbon mobility and to serve as a trusted partner in the global bicycle industry.

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Funded 100% Within One Hour: The Innovation Behind DESLOC V150 Plus

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A category-defining upgrade for the front door — much like how Tesla redefined automotive energy, the V150 Plus introduces a new era of low-maintenance, eco-conscious home access with solar power, 3D face recognition, and AI-powered curved fingerprint sensor technology

SAN FRANCISCO, June 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — DESLOC, a global smart lock brand backed by DESMAN’s 17 years of engineering experience and trusted by nearly 10 million families worldwide, today announced that the DESLOC V150 Plus, the world’s first low-light self-charging solar smart lock, is now live on Kickstarter.

Within the first one hour of launch, the campaign attracted strong early momentum and reached 100% funding from early adopters eager to support the next generation of low-maintenance smart home security, and within 48 hours, this campaign has already attracted interest from more than 300 people and raised over $200,000, exceeding its crowdfunding goal by 2,339%.

The V150 Plus brings a Tesla-like upgrade to the front door, delivering a generational leap for the smart lock category by rethinking one of its most fundamental challenges: power. While smart locks have transformed the way people access their homes, most still depend on batteries that need to be replaced, recharged, or constantly monitored.

Powered by an integrated perovskite solar panel, the V150 Plus converts light into energy to help recharge its removable 10,000 mAh battery, even in low-light and shaded entryway conditions. Combined with DESLOC’s intelligent energy management system, the lock is designed to reduce battery maintenance while supporting a lower-waste, more environmentally friendly smart home experience.

“The next major smart home upgrade may not be another app feature — it may be a new power source,” said Mark Dong, CEO at DESLOC Smart Lock. “With V150 Plus, we are bringing a Tesla-like moment to the front door: a shift toward smarter, lower-maintenance, and more sustainable home access powered by light.”

From Battery Anxiety to Solar Self-Charging

For many homeowners, the biggest concern with smart locks is not how to unlock the door — it is whether the lock has enough power when they need it most. The V150 Plus shifts the conversation from “How do I unlock my door?” to “Why does my lock still need charging?”

By integrating solar replenishment directly into the lock, DESLOC aims to give homeowners a more dependable and lower-maintenance way to secure their homes. The self-charging design can also help reduce the need for frequent battery replacement and manual charging, supporting a more environmentally friendly smart home experience and helping lower battery waste over time.

For homeowners, locksmiths, installers, and smart home professionals, the V150 Plus offers a more future-ready solution that combines renewable power, biometric access, and app-based control in a single connected lock.

The V150 Plus has already received recognition across leading technology, smart home, CES, and design award programs, including CES-related honors and the MUSE Design Award Gold Award, underscoring its position as one of the most innovative smart lock launches of the year.

Beyond Keys: Faster, Smarter Home Access

Beyond its solar-powered design, the V150 Plus combines multiple advanced access technologies in one connected lock.

The V150 Plus features 3D face recognition with liveness detection, enabling hands-free access while helping prevent spoofing attempts. It also includes DESLOC’s curved-touch fingerprint sensor with AI fingerprint recognition algorithm, which recognizes in as fast as 0.15 seconds and adapts over time for improved recognition, even with weak or damaged fingerprints.

With built-in Wi-Fi, homeowners can monitor battery status, check lock activity, manage access, and control the lock remotely through the DESLOC App, without requiring an additional hub. The V150 Plus also supports voice assistant integration with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.

Bringing Self-Charging Smart Access to Early Adopters

The DESLOC V150 Plus Kickstarter campaign launched on June 25, 2026. During the first week, backers can secure V150 Plus for $199 (MSRP $399.99) and receive a free DESLOC C110 smart lock, limited to the first 500 backers who complete their payment.

More than another smart lock with additional access options, the V150 Plus represents a new energy logic for the front door — one where home access becomes smarter, easier to maintain, more environmentally responsible, and powered by self-charging solar technology.

Back the DESLOC V150 Plus on Kickstarter and unlock limited-time campaign offers:
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About DESLOC

DESLOC is a global smart lock brand focused on making trusted home security simpler, smarter, and more accessible. Backed by parent company DESMAN, one of Asia’s leading smart lock manufacturers with 17 years of industry experience and nearly 10 million family users worldwide, DESLOC combines proven biometric technologies, advanced security algorithms, and rigorous product testing to deliver reliable smart access solutions for modern homes.

With more than 300 industry patents, DESLOC develops smart locks designed for everyday families, homeowners, and smart home users who want strong security, keyless convenience, and long-lasting performance in an easy-to-use package.

For more information, visit desloc.com.

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