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Over $135 million invested through NRC IRAP Defence Industry Assist to help Canadian businesses develop defence and dual-use technologies

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Supporting Canadian innovators to scale technologies, strengthen supply chains and compete globally

OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 14, 2026 /CNW/ — A strong and innovative defence sector is vital to Canada’s security, economic resilience and sovereignty. By investing in the development of made-in-Canada technologies, the Government of Canada is strengthening domestic supply chains, accelerating innovation, building capacity in critical sectors, and positioning small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to succeed in global markets.

Today, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, announced that the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) has invested more than $135 million in defence and dual-use technologies since launching Defence Industry Assist (DI Assist). The initiative helps Canadian businesses understand the defence market and procurement processes, explore early-stage R&D ideas and refine, test or validate technologies that are closer to completion.

From cybersecurity and communications infrastructure, to maritime and underwater systems, aerospace, drones and space, Canadian SMEs are advancing the critical technologies that will strengthen our economic and national sovereignty. Since its launch in January 2026, DI Assist has helped 860 Canadian SMEs, enabled over 540 innovation projects and supported more than 2,300 jobs across Canada.

DI Assist supports innovation across all 10 key sovereign capabilities identified in Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS). The investment and initiatives under the DIS are helping create 125,000 jobs, increase Canada’s defence exports by 50%, and position Canada’s defence economy at its strongest level in decades.

Through NRC IRAP expertise, networks, and targeted funding, DI Assist is helping Canadian companies bring strategic technologies to market, support high-quality jobs, strengthen Canada’s industrial and innovation capacity, and contribute to Canada’s defence and security objectives.

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“In an increasingly dangerous and complex world, our government is investing in Canadian expertise to build a stronger and more resilient defence industrial base. Through NRC IRAP’s long-standing relationships with innovative Canadian businesses and its national reach, DI Assist has invested in Canadian companies who are building Canada’s defence future, innovating cutting-edge technologies, and contributing to Canada’s defence and security priorities.”

— The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions

“Canadian SMEs play a critical role in developing technologies that drive economic growth and national security. Building on the National Research Council of Canada’s long-standing role in advancing defence and security research, DI Assist is helping innovative businesses bring new ideas to market, strengthen Canada’s industrial capabilities and create opportunities across the country.”

—  Mitch Davies, President, National Research Council of Canada

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In January 2026, the Government of Canada announced a $241 million investment in NRC IRAP to launch Defence Industry Assist (DI Assist), which has since provided advisory services and funding to 860 Canadian SMEs and supported more than 2,300 jobs.Seventy-nine percent of supported businesses have fewer than 50 employees, and about half were incorporated within the last 10 years. Nearly one-quarter are owned or led by women.For more than 75 years, NRC IRAP has supported Canadian business through its network of more than 250 industrial technology advisors who provided advisory services and funding to over 10,800 innovative Canadian SMEs in 2025-26.Under Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy, the NRC is investing over
$900 million to develop aerospace defence capabilities, support Canadian SMEs developing technologies for civilian and military purposes, and accelerate quantum technologies and defence applications.Canadian SMEs looking to explore DI Assist opportunities are encouraged to visit the website for more information.

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VIAVI Announces Date for Fiscal First Quarter 2027 Financial Results

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CHANDLER, Ariz., Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Viavi Solutions Inc. (VIAVI) (NASDAQ: VIAV) will announce its fiscal first quarter 2027 financial results for the period ended October 3, 2026, on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, after the close of market.

The Company will host an earnings call at 1:30 p.m. PT / 4:30 p.m. ET. A live webcast of the call and the replay will be available on the VIAVI website at https://investor.viavisolutions.com. The quarterly earnings press release, supplementary slides and historical financial tables will be posted under the “Quarterly Results” section.

To participate via telephone:

Toll-Free Dial-In Number:

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About VIAVI Solutions
VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global leader in test and measurement and optical technologies. Our test and measurement, and resilient Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT) solutions enable and secure critical infrastructure ranging from data center ecosystems and communication networks to military, aerospace, railway and first responder communications. In addition, we develop and advance technologies used in high-volume optical applications across anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, aerospace, industrial and automotive end markets.

Learn more about VIAVI at www.viavisolutions.com. Follow us on VIAVI Perspectives, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Investors Contact:
Vibhuti Nayar, 408-404-6305; investor.relations@viavisolutions.com
Press Contact:
Amit Malhotra, 202-341-8624; amit.malhotra@viavisolutions.com

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Waystar to Report Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results on November 2, 2026

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LEHI, Utah and LOUISVILLE, Ky., Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Waystar Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: WAY), a provider of leading healthcare payment software, today announced it will report financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026, after market close on Monday, November 2, 2026. The company will discuss its financial results on a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time that same day.

A live audio webcast of the conference call will be available on Waystar’s investor relations website at https://investors.waystar.com/news-events/events. The webcast will be archived on the site for those unable to listen in real time.

About Waystar
Waystar’s mission-critical software is purpose-built to simplify healthcare payments so providers can prioritize patient care and optimize their financial performance. Waystar serves over 30,000 clients, representing over 1 million distinct providers, including 16 of 20 institutions on the U.S. News Best Hospitals list. Waystar’s enterprise-grade platform annually processes over 7.5 billion healthcare payment transactions, including over $2.4 trillion in annual gross claims and spanning approximately 60% of U.S. patients and one in three U.S. hospital discharges. Waystar strives to transform healthcare payments so providers can focus on what matters most: their patients and communities. Discover the way forward at waystar.com.

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Edward Parker
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The RealReal Announces Timing of Its Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call

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SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The RealReal (Nasdaq: REAL)—the world’s largest online marketplace for authenticated, resale luxury goods—today announced that it will release its financial results for the third quarter, ended September 30, 2026, after the market closes on October 29, 2026.

The RealReal will host a conference call at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time) to review its financial results. 

A live webcast of the conference call will be available online at investor.therealreal.com. The archived webcast will be available shortly after the call at the same location. 

To access the live webcast, please register at this link: https://the-realreal-earnings-call-q3-2026.open-exchange.net/

About The RealReal Inc.
The RealReal is the world’s largest online marketplace for authenticated resale luxury goods, trusted by a community of 45 million members. Its full-service consignment model across fashion, fine jewelry and watches, art and home, makes it easy for customers to buy and sell luxury wherever they are. The Company combines rigorous, expert-led authentication with AI and proprietary technology to optimize operations and pricing while streamlining the customer experience. Backed by 15 years of proprietary data and more than 50 million items sold, The RealReal has become the preferred destination for modern luxury resale, redefining the luxury lifecycle.

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