In 2025, some of Canada’s most influential tech leaders leaned hard into an AI-first ideology.

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Roth Capital Markets analyst Richard Baldry reiterated his “Buy” rating and $17.00 price target on Gloo Holdings (Gloo Holdings Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials NASDAQ:GLOO) following what he called a “strong revenue beat” in the company’s third quarter as a public company, saying Gloo’s acquisition-driven scale-up is advancing materially faster than expected. Gloo Holdings […]

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Trade disruptions and political strain weighed on Canada–U.S. relations in 2025, but the two economies continued to share more in common than might be assumed, according to RBC Economics. In the season three finale of The 10-Minute Take podcast, RBC Economics analysts Claire Fan and Carrie Freestone said slowing population growth, unexpectedly resilient consumer spending, […]

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In a new book called Why Whales Sing, Eduardo Mercado details his life's work to try and understand what whale songs are all about.

Goodreid Investment Counsel president and chief executive officer Gordon Reid said Amazon (Amazon Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials NASDAQ:AMZN) remains a core long-term holding for the firm, citing its scale, diversification and valuation support. Speaking on BNN Bloomberg’s Market Call on Dec. 16, Mr. Reid described Amazon as a “cornerstone ownership,” noting the shares […]

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Beacon Securities analyst Russell Stanley reiterated his “Buy” rating and C$20.00 target on Trulieve Cannabis (Trulieve Cannabis Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials CSE:TRUL) on Dec. 17, after the company closed an upsized private placement of senior secured notes that Stanley said underscores strong investor demand and further strengthens the balance sheet. Trulieve completed the […]

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Roth Capital Markets analyst Tom Hayes initiated coverage of nLIGHT (nLIGHT Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials NASDAQ:LASR) with a “Buy” rating and a US$44.00 price target, citing the company’s positioning as a pure-play provider of directed-energy laser solutions at a time when global defence spending is increasingly focused on counter-drone and hypersonic threats. “We […]

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With billions set to flow into the country’s defence industry, Canadian tech is angling for a cut.

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In 2025, Canada woke up to the possibility of buying and building Canadian.

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Plus: Canada launches its own quantum research program to rival DARPA initiative.

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TORONTO — SCALE AI, Canada’s artificial intelligence (AI) cluster, announced a total of $128.5 million in investments to support 44 new applied AI projects across Canada. This brings total commitments […]

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RANKIN INLET, Nunavut – The Kivalliq Health Centre (KHC) in Rankin Inlet now has a Hyperfine Swoop Portable Head MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging), permanently stationed and ready to serve communities […]

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HAMILTON, Ont. – As the population ages and the complexity of patient needs, the demands on our healthcare system and skilled team members in long-term care homes continue to grow. […]

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HALIFAX – A new provincial technology platform will better connect the home care sector to support front-line staff and provide quality care, faster for Nova Scotians. The platform will connect […]

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MONTREAL — With his signature legislation to modernize doctor compensation diluted, Christian Dubé (pictured) announced last week that he would resign as health minister and quit the Coalition Avenir Québec […]

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WINNIPEG – A growing number of Manitoba’s MRI machines now use artificial intelligence, with a plan to have more than half using the technology by spring. Using AI allows crisp […]

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FREDERICTON, N.B. – Horizon Health Network (Horizon) is partnering with Qure.ai, a global leader in healthcare artificial intelligence, to implement an advanced AI-powered lung cancer detection and management solution. The […]

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Employment Hero’s Kevin Kliman explains why Canada's workforce is underemployed and anxious about 2026.

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The wise hardworking beaver is considered a keystone species. Found in every province and territory, beavers balance ecosystems with their industrious dams. They also have a special place in many Indigenous cultures.

Now, environmental groups and others are concerned that the apparent pivot from the Carney government will reverse years of progress made on nature conservation. Among the initiatives now facing uncertainty: new national parks and protected areas, as well as federal support for the Indigenous guardians program.