Stories from and about Actua

Actua is a nationally recognized leader in STEM education. Here, we lend our thoughts on various topics in the field, including insight on Actua’s daily STEM outreach experiences. You can also find news articles mentioning Actua, press releases and reports.

For all media inquiries please contact: communications@actua.ca or 613-234-4137

Featured

Actua 2023/2024 Annual Report

Actua's 2023/2024 annual report sheds light on programs and highlights for the year.

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Featured

Actua Receives $38.4 million from the Government of Canada’s Strategic Science Fund

The Government of Canada announced that Actua will receive $38.4 million over five years through its newly launched Strategic Science Fund (SSF).

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Press Release

Actua Powering Canada’s Economic Future by Building an AI-Ready Generation

Powering up Canada's AI future, Actua's is launching its national AI Literacy Project that will inject crucial AI knowledge and skills across Canada.

May 06, 2025

Actua in the News

Youth missing from campaign conversations

Despite making up 30 per cent of our population, youth remain on the political sidelines. Jennifer Flanagan explains why youth should be at the centre of political debates.

April 16, 2025

Actua in the News

Shaping Canada’s Innovation Landscape

Actua shares with Indigenous SME how our InSTEM program is breaking barriers and creating opportunities for Indigenous youth in STEM.

April 16, 2025

Actua in the News

How Artificial Intelligence Affects Education

Jennifer Flanagan discusses how artificial Intelligence is rapidly changing the workforce and what that means for youth.

April 09, 2025

Actua in the News

Jennifer Flanagan Discusses the Gender Gap in STEM Fields

Amanda Lang speaks with Jennifer Flanagan, CEO of Actua to discuss the gender gap in STEM fields.

March 21, 2025

Press Release

Actua Receives Renewed Funding from Government of Canada CanCode Program

Today the Honourable Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry announced that Actua will receive funding from the Government of Canada’s CanCode program.

March 04, 2025

Blog

How Actua’s Network Member McMaster Engineering Community Outreach is Redefining STEM for Black Youth

Actua’s network member McMaster Engineering Community Outreach is working to break down barriers for Black youth with the Black Outreach STEM Series (BOSS) program.

February 25, 2025

Blog

In Conversation with Anthonia Ogundele

Anthonia Ogundele, founder of Ethos Lab, joins Jennifer Flanagan to discuss the intersection of science, identity, and innovation, and why representation is key in STEM.

February 20, 2025

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