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Reading just got easier for people with print disabilities
(May 7, 2008)

Microsoft Canada Co. Announces Winners of the 3rd Annual TechNet Canada Innovation Awards and 2nd Annual MSDN Code Awards
(May 1, 2008)

Scotiabank Launches Security-Enhanced Global Social Networking Initiative to Help Increase Employee-Driven Innovation
(March 31, 2008)

Microsoft Canada Announces Creation of Blue Sky Award Recognizing ISV Innovation
(March 17, 2008)

City of Mississauga Makes Strategic Technology Investment to Help Improve Service Delivery with Microsoft Software
(February 6, 2008)

Microsoft Legal Action Continues to Combat Software Piracy
(January 24, 2008)

Road To Growth Paved By Technology, say Canadian Business Executives
(January 14, 2008)

Toronto girl wins Microsoft Canada’s national I CAN Holiday Greeting Card Contest
(December 12, 2007)

Real Estate Community Sets New Standard For Service With Microsoft Virtual Earth
(December 11, 2007)

Children will soon CLICK together at the IWK Health Care Centre in Halifax with help from Microsoft Canada
(November 20, 2007)

BC Credit Union Develops High-Value Advisory Services with Help of Microsoft® SQL Server™ 2005
(November 14, 2007)

Microsoft Canada Development Centre Appoints Parminder Sigh as Managing Director
(November 9, 2007)

Microsoft Unveils the Next Step in the Evolution of Communications
(October 16, 2007)

Lack of emotion, inadequate time lead Canadians to question efficiency of e-mail
(October 16, 2007)

Financial Services Innovator Gets on an Enterprise Service Bus with Help from Microsoft-Based Technology
(September 25, 2007)

Microsoft Office PerformancePoint Server 2007 Extends Microsoft’s Business Intelligence Solution
(September 19, 2007)

Microsoft Canada, Children’s Miracle Network and Premier Jean Charest launch Mother and Child Technology Centre at the Centre mère-enfant of CHUQ
(August 28, 2007)

MSN Canada revamps Internet safety site to educate parents about the latest online safety trends and issues
(July 26, 2007)

Microsoft Expanding Canadian Operations in Greater Vancouver Area
(July 09, 2007)

Toronto Mayor and Microsoft Canada open digital arts and technology skills centre in Jamestown, Rexdale
(July 03, 2007)

IT Community Test Drives Latest Microsoft Innovation at Energize IT
(June 05, 2007)

Microsoft Extends Security and Management Product Lines With Launch of Forefront Client Security
(May 08, 2007)

Ready, Set, Evaluate! Windows Server “Longhorn” Reaches Beta 3
(Apr 25, 2007)

Online Brand Champion Helps Build Reputations with Microsoft SQL Server™ 2005
(Apr 23, 2007)

First Canadian Title Builds Next-Generation Portal Solution Using Microsoft-Based Technology
(Apr 17, 2007)

Canadian launch of Microsoft adCenter helps turn clicks into connections for search advertisers
(February 27, 2007)

Bill Gates headlines CAN-WIN 2007 to emphasize the importance of skills-based learning
(February 26, 2007)

Microsoft Canada Co. Announces Winner of the 2nd Annual TechNet Canada Innovation Award
(February 26, 2007)

Canadian School One of Twelve Worldwide to Participate in Microsoft Innovation Schools Program
(February 01, 2007)

The Federal Court of Canada Finds Inter-Plus, a software reseller, Infringed Microsoft’s rights by dealing in Counterfeit Software
(February 01, 2007)

Microsoft Canada and Infusion Angels Open Innovation Centre in Waterloo, ON
(January 31, 2007)

Microsoft® Corporation Launches Windows Vista™ and the 2007 Microsoft® Office System to Consumers Worldwide
(January 30, 2007)

Children misunderstand public nature of the Internet, report finds
(January 24, 2007)

Fort Saskatchewan boy wins National Microsoft I CAN holiday greeting card contest
(December 18, 2006)

CAN>WIN 2007: Competing to Win in the Global Economy
(December 8, 2006)

Nearly Half of Canadians Worry about Mistakenly Buying Counterfeit Gifts this Holiday Season
(December 5, 2006)

Microsoft Unveils New People-Ready Business Platform to Help Meet Workplace Challenges
(November 30, 2006)

Blockin' Betty and the Bad Guy Patrol help kids navigate the web safely
(November 15, 2006)

Microsoft Corporation Offers New Financing Programs to Assist Small Businesses with Technology Investments
(November 15, 2006)

Microsoft Continues its Anti-Piracy Efforts: Reaches Legal Settlements with Eight Ontario System Builders
(October 25, 2006)

Canadian innovation adopted by law enforcement internationally
(October 18, 2006)

Small Business Owners Recommend Having the Right Technology Before Starting Their Business
(October 11, 2006)

Small Businesses Can See Big Results With Microsoft Dynamics CRM
(September 21, 2006)

Microsoft Canada Co. Announces 2006 IMPACT Award Finalists
(September 21, 2006)

Microsoft grant builds computer literacy and technical skills for Toronto job seekers
(September 18, 2006)

Canadian Small Businesses Want To Go Back To School: Employee Training Becomes A Priority
(September 12, 2006)

Industry Testing of Windows Vista Release Candidate 1 Begins
(September 5, 2006)

Canadian Software Developers Using Windows Vista to Build Next-Generation of People-Ready Applications
(July 20, 2006)

Microsoft Releases Student With Encarta Premium 2007; Teachers, Parents and Students Give Software an A+
(July 6, 2006)

Ontario's largest credit union building next-generation member services with Visual Studio 2005
(June 21, 2006)

Desjardins Group Finds a Solution It Can Bank On with Microsoft ISA Server 2004 SP2
(June 20, 2006)

Industry Partners, Government Thought Leaders Join Microsoft Canada in Second Annual Security Summit to Address Cyber-Security Preparedness
(June 6, 2006)

Microsoft Canada Co. Invites IT Community to Test Drive Windows Vista and Office 2007 Betas
(June 5, 2006)

Canadian Female Students Uninterested in IT Careers
(June 1, 2006)

Children will soon CLICK together at the Centre hospitalier unversitaire de Quebec with help from Microsoft Canada
(May 11, 2006)

Empowering Canadians in an Evolving World of Work: Critical Factors for Success Include Collaboration and Business Intelligence through Integrated Office Technology
(April 18, 2006)

Canadian Students Say Technology Rules!
(April 5, 2006)

Toronto cop and Bill Gates meet for the first time
(March 15, 2006)

Survey Results Show a Majority of Canadian Professionals Want Better Access to Mobile Devices to Increase Productivity and Drive Profits
(March 8, 2006)

Microsoft Canada Co. Announces Winner of the First TechNet Canada Innovation Award
(March 7, 2006)

Microsoft Unveils Windows Vista Product Lineup
(February 26, 2006)

Grant helps Manitoba E-Association fund youth employment and technology training programs
(February 22, 2006)

Microsoft Canada welcomes new President, Phil Sorgen
(February 6, 2006)

Microsoft Canada Co. and Symantec Corp. Welcome a Recent Court Decision in the Fight against Software Piracy
(February 1, 2006)

Microsoft Canada Co. Helps Small Businesses Better Leverage Existing Technology and Help Increase Productivity with Free Online Resource
(January 31, 2006)

Peter Cullen, Chief Privacy Officer, Microsoft Corp. to Speak in Toronto
(January 13, 2006)

Leading Market Intelligence Firm Ranks Microsoft Partner Program at Top of Industry
(January 9, 2006)

Microsoft Corp hires Canadian human-computer interaction innovator Bill Buxton
(December 19, 2005)

Victoria Boy Wins National Microsoft Holiday Greeting Card Contest
(December 13, 2005)

Microsoft Commits $4.5 Million to Create Better Access to Technology, Training and Skills Development in Canada
(December 6, 2005)

Microsoft Corporation Launches Seven Lawsuits Against Local Resellers In An Effort To Help Curb Software Piracy
(December 2, 2005)

Media Advisory: Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer to join prominent Canadian and international experts in Ottawa for CAN>WIN 05 summit on innovation and economic prosperity
(December 1, 2005)

Microsoft Releases Microsoft Dynamics GP Version 9.0
(November 16, 2005)

Canadian Software Developers Turn to SQL Server 2005 and Visual Studio 2005 to Help Create New Business Opportunities
(November 7, 2005)

Microsoft Customers and Technology Partners Rally to Support the Launch of SQL Server 2005, Visual Studio 2005, and BizTalk Server 2006
(November 7, 2005)

Microsoft Canada Co. Takes SQL Server 2005, Visual Studio 2005 and BizTalk Server 2006 on the Road
(November 7, 2005)

Microsoft Canada Co. launches TechNet Canada Innovation Award
(November 4, 2005)

Microsoft Business Solutions-Navision 4.0 Wins VARBusiness Tech Innovator of the Year 2005 Award
(November 2, 2005)

Microsoft Previews New Windows Live and Office Live Services (link to Microsoft PressPass site)
(November 1, 2005)

Survey finds 91 Per cent of Small Business Owners Oppose Software Piracy
(October 28, 2005)

Microsoft Canada Announces Relationship with Vancity to Provide Cutting-Edge Security Information to Help Fight Fraud
(October 25, 2005)

Microsoft Canada Co. helps IT Pro Community Flourish in Canada
(October 25, 2005)

Microsoft Partner Program IMPACT Awards Honour Microsoft’s Top Resellers, ISVs and Solution Providers
(October 21, 2005)

A View into the Third Decade of Windows
(October 20, 2005)

Law and Policy Surrounding Online Child Exploitation Should Be Strengthened, Report Claims
(October 19, 2005)

Small Businesses Help Close the Prosperity Gap by Investing in Technology to Increase Productivity
(October 13, 2005)

Ten Canadian police forces join RCMP and Toronto Police Service to fight online sexual exploitation of children
(October 5, 2005)

Microsoft® Commerce Server 2002 Helps Future Electronics Improve Customer Service and Drive Sales
(August 30, 2005)

Microsoft Canada Co. and the B.C. Provincial Health Services Authority Together Improve Access to Specialized Healthcare Services
(August 16, 2005)

TD Bank Offers Solution to Help Canadian Retailers Save Money and Improve Customer Service
(August 15, 2005)

Barrick Gold Mines for HR Information with Microsoft Office System
(August 9, 2005)

Windows Genuine Advantage 1.0 Goes Live
(July 25, 2005)

City of Langford Goes Paperless
(July 13, 2005)

Microsoft Previews Next Release of Customer Relationship Management Solution at Worldwide Partner Conference
(July 5, 2005)

Improved Network Security Now Showing at Cineplex Galaxy, Starring Microsoft Canada Co. and LegendCorp as Solutions Providers
(June 15, 2005)

Microsoft Canada, Children's Miracle Network and Premier Dalton McGuinty launch child technology center at Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
(May 25, 2005)

Micro Focus, Cratos, and Microsoft Help Lombard Canada Ltd. Migrate its Mainframe Systems to the Windows Platform
(May 18, 2005)

RCMP, Toronto Police Service and law enforcement from across Canada unite to fight the online sexual exploitation of children
(April 7, 2005)

Microsoft Releases Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1
(March 31, 2005)

Microsoft Canada Co. Launches Exchange Power Program; Offering Microsoft Certified Partners Subsidies and Tools to Migrate GroupWise Customers
(March 30, 2005)

Microsoft Showcases Integrated Communications Vision and Unveils New Microsoft Office Real-Time Collaboration Offerings
(March 8, 2005)

Greater Technology Investment Will Help Canada Close Prosperity Gap With the U.S.
(February 2, 2005)

From Canadian Fashion Designers To Office Supply Retailers, Microsoft Canada Co. Recognizes Businesses Using IT To Help Stay Competitive
(February 2, 2005)

Microsoft Further Strengthens Security Support for Global Governments With Security Cooperation Program
(February 2, 2005)

Alberta and Microsoft Corp. team up to deliver cutting edge software to new centres of excellence at Northern and Southern Alberta Institutes of Technology
(January 28, 2005)

LaSalle Girl Wins National Microsoft Holiday Greeting Card Contest
(December 16, 2004)

Bell Canada and Microsoft Canada Team Up To Deliver New Integrated Services For Small and Mid-Size Businesses
(December 14, 2004)

Microsoft Partner Program IMPACT Awards Honour Microsoft Canada Co.'s Top Resellers, ISVs and Solution Providers
(November 15, 2004)

Microsoft Canada Co. Announces 2004 Impact Award Finalists
(October 29, 2004)

Microsoft Celebrates Successful First Anniversary of Exchange Server 2003
(October 24, 2004)

Microsoft Canada Co. Helps International Forest Products Ltd. Cut Costs and Streamline Network Infrastructure
(October 21, 2004)

New public/private partnerships announced in support of Dedicated Notebook Computer Research Project
(September 30, 2004)

Microsoft Canada Wins "New Spirit of Community Partnerships" Award for helping develop the CNIB's digital library
(September 21, 2004)

Industry Leaders Support Microsoft Operations Manager 2005
(September 16, 2004)

Desjardins Group Selects Microsoft Software to Support its Banking Operations in Canada
(September 14, 2004)

Microsoft Announces General Availability of Virtual Server 2005
(September 13, 2004)

Microsoft Releases Windows XP Service Pack 2 With Advanced Security Technologies to Computer Manufacturers
(August 6, 2004)

Microsoft grant to help homeless youth receive computer skills training
(July 22, 2004)

Microsoft Announces the 2004 Partner Program Award Finalists
(July 9, 2004)

Microsoft Technology Partners from Around the World Gather in Toronto
(July 8, 2004)

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Solutions Make it Easier for Canadian Retailers and Manufacturers to Manage their Inventories and Track and Ship Merchandise
(July 5, 2004)

Liquor Control Board of Ontario Selects Microsoft EPM Technology to Provide the Right Mix for its Project Management Needs
(June 16, 2004)

Canadian Schools Develop Innovative Education Environments Using Microsoft-Based Technology
(June 16, 2004)

Bell Canada and Microsoft launch Canada's most complete Internet experience at Sympatico.MSN.ca
(June 9, 2004)

National Fast Freight and Purdue Pharmaceutical Select Microsoft Business Intelligence Solutions
(June 8, 2004)

Microsoft Canada Co. Introduces ISA Server 2004 to the Canadian Market
(June 2, 2004)

Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Spotted Helping Customers Work Smarter to Play Harder
(May 19, 2004)

DSPA Software Inc. and Microsoft Canada Co. Help Manulife Financial Increase Business Process Efficiency
(May 17, 2004)

Microsoft Game Studios Leads Way On Xbox and Windows Gaming Platforms
(May 10, 2004)

Microsoft Outlines Plans for Changing the Game To Kick Off Electronic Entertainment Exposition
(May 10, 2004)

New Microsoft Partner Program Now Available to Microsoft Business Solutions Partners
(May 4, 2004)

Microsoft Introduces New Localization Solution for Applications Running on Windows
(May 3, 2004)

Microsoft Canada announcesCAN>WIN: Advancing Innovation, a development program to advance innovation in Canadian schools and advance capital and alliances to emerging software companies
(May 3, 2004)

Gamers Go “Green” With Envy for New Xbox Offer
(April 28, 2004)

Microsoft Canada Co. Recognizes IT Heroes of Innovation
(April 22, 2004)

Isotechnika Selects Compugen and Microsoft Canada Co. to Streamline Drug Testing Approval and Business Processes
(April 22, 2004)

Tag. You’re it! Xbox Canada kicks off nationwide game of online tag
(April 14, 2004)

Louis Riel School Division Taps Microsoft to Improve the Learning Experience for Teachers and Students
(April 14, 2004)

Company Unveils New Special-Edition Collection, Calls for Votes to Select Future Hue
(April 6, 2004)

Release the Bits! Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Nears Completion
(April 6, 2004)

New Microsoft Portal for Canada Helps Small Businesses Make the Most of Their Technology Investment
(March 23, 2004)

Microsoft Strengthens theSpoke.net
(March 23, 2004)

Microsoft Releases MapPoint Location Server to Mobilize Businesses With Real-Time Location Services
(March 22, 2004)

Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Reporting Services Increases Business Insight for Canadian Organizations
(March 15, 2004)

Leading Canadian Healthcare Providers Deploy Innovative Technology Solutions To Improve Patient Care
(March 8, 2004)

Microsoft Partners In Learning Programs to Provide Vital Technology Access and Training for Canadian Schools
(March 2, 2004)

Can>Win 04 brings together leading CEOs, policy makers and academics at summit on Canadian competitiveness
(February 11, 2004)

More than 200,000 Canadian youth to receive computer skills training with $1.75 million Microsoft grant
(January 15, 2004)

Giving Parents New Tools To Keep Kids Safe Online Focus of New Public Awareness Campaign
(January 13, 2004)

Microsoft Announces Windows Media Now Supported By More Than 500 Devices, Up 150 Percent Since 2003 CES
(January 8, 2004)

Microsoft Announces Windows Media Connect Technology, Enabling Seamless Media Transfer Between Windows XP-Based PCs And Consumer Electronics Devices
(January 7, 2004)

High-Definition Movies on DVD Discs Arrive for Users of Windows XP
(January 7, 2004)

Microsoft Windows Media Center Extender Technology Delivers Digital Entertainment and the Media Center Experience to Any Screen in the House
(January 7, 2004)

Leading Consumer Electronics Manufacturers, Chip Vendors and Software Providers Announce Support for HighMAT at CES 2004
(January 7, 2004)

This Holiday Season, Protect New PCs Before Connecting to the Internet
(December 17, 2003)

Tourism Vancouver Selects Tillica Technologies and Microsoft Canada Co. to Strengthen IT Infrastructure Leading up to 2010 Olympic Games
(December 11, 2003)

Enhanced Microsoft Business Solutions CRM 1.2 Available in North America
(December 8, 2003)

Microsoft Business Solutions Helps Canadian Companies Finance Investments in New Technology
(December 1, 2003)

Golder Associates Selects Microsoft Canada to Strengthen Enterprise IT Environment with Windows Server 2003
(November 18, 2003)

Microsoft Offers Technology to Help Protect Inboxes From Spam
(November 17, 2003)

Zoo Tycoon Complete Collection wins Canadian Toy Testing Council Award
(November 12, 2003)

Tablet PC Hits First Year Milestone
(November 7, 2003)

Microsoft Announces Availability of Windows Rights Management Services For Windows Server 2003
(November 4, 2003)

Microsoft Details New Security Innovations at RSA Conference 2003, Europe
(November 4, 2003)

Microsoft and Compugen Offer Customers Cost Savings and Improved Workforce Productivity with Latest in E-mail Collaboration Technology
(November 3, 2003)

Canadian Businesses Failing To Meet the Information Sharing Needs of Employees, Finds Ipsos-Reid Poll
(October 21, 2003)

Microsoft Canada Co. Launches Microsoft® Office System To Tackle Business Challenges Facing Canadian Organizations
(October 21, 2003)

Canadian Organizations Use Microsoft® Office System To Turn Information Into Intelligence
(October 21, 2003)

Microsoft and Sun Agree on Maintenance License for MSJVM
(October 7, 2003)

Microsoft Redefines PC Entertainment With Launch Of Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 in Canada
(September 30, 2003)

L'@venue Center, Centre Internet Communautaire to upgrade software on 50 computers
(September 29, 2003)

Microsoft Unleashes New Fast and Easy-to-Use Home Networking Products With Automatic Security
(September 16, 2003)

Microsoft Canada Co. Launches New Awards Program
(September 4, 2003)

Microsoft Hardware Puts New Spin on Innovation
(September 3, 2003)

Core Microsoft Office System Products Are Complete, Released to Manufacturing
(August 19, 2003)

Microsoft Releases Technology Preview of Web Services Enhancements Version 2.0
(July 15, 2003)

Microsoft Releases Java Language Conversion Assistant 2.0
(July 15, 2003)

Ottawa Hospital Combats Ovarian Cancer with New System Built on the Microsoft .NET Framework
(July 3, 2003)

Microsoft Encarta Takes Learning to a New Level of Discovery
(June 27, 2003)

Bell Canada and Microsoft Enter Strategic Alliance to Deliver Next Generation of Internet Services
(June 16, 2003)

Xbox Gets “Unleashed” at Canadian Events This Summer
(June 4, 2003)

Microsoft Canada Co. joins Prime Minister in saluting Canada’s top educators
(May 15, 2003)

Microsoft Announces New North American Xbox Price: $179.99 (U.S.); $249.99 (CDN)
(May 14, 2003)

Xbox Expands Definition of Digital Entertainment Lifestyle With New and Ambitious Titles Featured at E3
(May 13, 2003)

Xbox Innovations Expand Video Game Entertainment
(May 13, 2003)

Canadians Don’t “Get” Spam
(May 7, 2003)

Windows® Server 2003 Reduces Costs and Improves Performance of Canadian Businesses
(April 24, 2003)

Microsoft Canada Co. Launches Visual Studio® .NET 2003 Enabling Developers to Improve Performance, Leverage Existing Skills and Write Less Lines of Code
(April 24, 2003)

Industry Leaders Support New Enterprise-Class Solutions from Microsoft Canada Co.
(April 24, 2003)

Microsoft Takes Windows® Server 2003 and Visual Studio® .NET 2003 on the Road Across Canada
(April 24, 2003)

reBOOT Canada teams with Microsoft Canada Co. to provide charities with access to technology
(April 22, 2003)

MSN.CA Takes Online Marketing to the Next Level With the Launch of Two New Interactive Marketing Tools
(April 16, 2003)

Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada and Microsoft Canada among Winners of 2003 “New Spirit of Community” Partnership Award
(April 15, 2003)

Get Online With Xbox Canada...And Let The Trash Talking Begin
(April 10, 2003)

Microsoft Lights The Lamp With “NHL Rivals™ 2004”
(April 10, 2003)

Microsoft Real-Time Communications Server 2003 To Offer More Secure, Manageable Instant Messaging for Enterprise
(April 10, 2003)

Microsoft Announces Support for Native 64-Bit Windows Operating System For Upcoming AMD Opteron and AMD Athlon 64 Processors
(April 9, 2003)

REWARDS PROGRAM TO HELP RESELLERS AND SYSTEM BUILDERS GROW THEIR BUSINESSES AND PROVIDE VALUE TO THEIR CUSTOMERS
(April 7, 2003)

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Released to Manufacturing
(March 28, 2003)

Canadian IT sales and service companies working with Microsoft contribute more than $5 billion to Canadian economy
(March 25, 2003)

Microsoft Office System Released to a Half-Million Beta 2 Testers
(March 9, 2003)

Microsoft Releases Real-Time Communications Platform Beta Version
(March 5, 2003)

Xbox Live Bursts Through 350,000-Subscriber Mark As Players Rush for Fresh Downloadable Content
(March 5, 2003)

XBOX GAME FORCE TAKES ON THE MOVIES
(March 4, 2003)

Canadian Computer Manufacturers Catch the Media Center PC Wave
(March 3, 2003)

Xbox Platinum Hits Program Provides Big Games for Small Price
(February 11, 2003)

Rogers AT&T Wireless and Microsoft mobilize businesses in Canada
(February 5, 2003)

MSN.CA and Bell Mobility bring MSN Messenger and more to Canadian cell phones
(January 28, 2003)

Bill Gates Showcases New Technology For "Smart Living" in the Digital Decade
(January 8, 2003)

Final Release of Windows Media 9 Series Starts Next Wave of Digital Media
(January 7, 2003)

Microsoft Announces Plus! Digital Media Edition for Windows XP Available Today for Download
(January 7, 2003)

Microsoft Announces Digital Media Upgrade for Windows XP With Final Release of Windows Media Player 9 Series and Windows Movie Maker 2
(January 7, 2003)

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