LISTEN: Catalyst’s Charles Finlay weighs in on recent Hugging Face incident
The Catalyst’s Founding Executive Director, Charles Finlay, joined CBC Radio on Thursday, March 5 for 10 interviews across the country including Vancouver, Quebec City, Regina, Whitehorse and more, to address the risk of cybersecurity attacks to critical infrastructure amid the war in Iran. Charles discusses the Canadian Centre for Cybersecurity’s warning that Iran could deploy […]
Experts call for greater oversight after OpenAI models go rogue and hack startup Hugging Face
This piece appeared in The Globe and Mail on July 22, 2026. OpenAI says a rogue agent powered by its technology hacked into the infrastructure of startup Hugging Face, an incident that experts say points to a need for greater regulatory oversight of how the cybersecurity capabilities of AI models are tested. The San Francisco-based […]
Driving Impact, Building Resilience: 2025 at the Catalyst
This 2025 Catalyst Annual Report highlights a year of growth, collaboration, and national impact. As AI, cybersecurity, and digital sovereignty reshaped Canada’s priorities, we expanded our programs, partnerships, and initiatives to strengthen cyber talent, support innovation, and help organizations build resilience. Discover how we’re helping prepare Canada for a more secure digital future. Download The […]
VIEW: 2026 Innovation Showcase Highlights
This June, more than 200 people gathered at the Globe and Mail Centre for the Catalyst Innovation Showcase, where startups from RBC FinSec Incubator, Law Enforcement Market Access (LEMA), and Cyber Challenge shared their solutions with investors, industry leaders, and ecosystem partners. From public safety and financial services to critical infrastructure, the Showcase highlighted the […]
From Casper to Catalyst
How Anne-Marie Kelly found her voice — and helps others find theirs Anne-Marie Kelly is a Catalyst Ambassador, an alum of the Mastercard Emerging Leaders Cyber Initiative (ELCI) and a former mentor of ELCI. Anne-Marie Kelly spent 18 months sitting at a table where nobody seemed to see her. As a young professional representing her […]
Andrew Amaro on building better habits early
Andrew Amaro is a co-author and principal instructor in the Catalyst’s Cyber for Startups program, as well as a mentor for ELCI. As the founder of Klavan Security, Andrew built the Mission Ready SOC 2 Success Path™, a five-step system that helps early-stage companies get audit-ready without killing momentum. Before this, he was on the […]
The Catalyst and Future Skills Centre launch a national initiative to explore how AI is reshaping early-career cybersecurity development
A new research and workforce development initiative will convene employers, examine emerging skills challenges, and explore new approaches to training in AI-enabled cyber environments. [June 23, 2026] (Brampton & Toronto, ON) — As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more integrated into cybersecurity operations and automates some entry-level cybersecurity tasks, leaders across Canada are questioning how early-career […]
Why AI literacy is becoming a business imperative: Secure AI
When the Catalyst’s Katrina Lawrence talks about Catalyst’s newest course offerings, Secure AI, she lights up.
Your guide to digital safety: protecting yourself online in Canada
The reality of technology We connect through digital tools, and when it comes to immigration, connection is more crucial than ever. But, as with every innovation, new technologies come with downsides. While digital advances provide opportunities to stay in touch with loved ones, build knowledge, advance learning, engage in entertainment, and, most of all, foster […]
Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst launches resources to boost cyber safety for new Canadians
Multi-language guides available to provide practical cybersecurity knowledge tailored to individuals, students, and families new to Canada [May 28, 2026] (Brampton & Toronto ON) — Today, Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst (“the Catalyst”), Toronto Metropolitan University’s national centre for training, innovation, and collaboration in cybersecurity, is proud to launch online resources designed to help individuals, students, and […]