Ballooning AI costs have Canadian startups weighing alternatives

BetaKit - Thu, 06/11/2026 - 16:22

Canadian startup leaders brace for more price increases to the models they rely on.

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Sentinel R&D at centre of Russian accusations that Canada is a “warmonger”

BetaKit - Thu, 06/11/2026 - 13:51

Comments follow recent deal between Hamilton-based drone company and Ukraine’s Airlogix.

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Elon Musk’s X continues to violate Canadian privacy law with Grok deepfakes, watchdog finds

BetaKit - Thu, 06/11/2026 - 10:57

Privacy commissioner calls for stronger powers to force xAI to comply with recommendations.

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Koho becomes Canada’s latest unicorn following $130-million Series E round

BetaKit - Thu, 06/11/2026 - 05:00

FinTech firm passes 2.5 million users as it navigates “final stages” of acquiring banking licence.

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Ottawa introduces bill to ban social media for kids under 16

BetaKit - Wed, 06/10/2026 - 17:41

Draft legislation would create new regulator to govern online safety, including AI chatbot use.

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General Fusion and Eavor take top spots on Time Magazine cleantech list

BetaKit - Wed, 06/10/2026 - 14:02

Five Canadian companies are among 250 of the world’s “top-performing” cleantech companies.

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Nesto secures nearly $1.5-billion valuation in new Series E round

BetaKit - Wed, 06/10/2026 - 13:17

Montréal-based digital mortgage lender wants to speed up approvals using AI.

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Montréal innovation hub Ax.c secures renewed funding and DMZ partnership

BetaKit - Wed, 06/10/2026 - 12:21

Government-backed hub hosted more than 250 events in its first year of operation.

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Kathairos hits million-tonne milestone for CO2 reduction at oil and gas sites

BetaKit - Wed, 06/10/2026 - 11:57

Calgary-based company replaces methane-rich natural gas with liquid nitrogen to reduce emissions.

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Edmonton Unlimited showcase broadens investment horizons for deep tech founders

BetaKit - Wed, 06/10/2026 - 09:11

Event will inform future deep tech-focused programming at the innovation hub.

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Clio acquires fellow Canadian legaltech firm Jurisage

BetaKit - Wed, 06/10/2026 - 09:00

Deal gives Clio the legal database it needs to advance its AI roadmap on home turf.

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Ottawa’s AI strategy includes $200M for health

Can Health - Tue, 06/09/2026 - 20:09

TORONTO – At an event hosted last week at UHN’s Toronto General Hospital, prime minister Mark Carney (pictured) announced his government’s federal AI strategy, AI For All. The plan focuses […]

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$40M gift powers SFU’s new school of medicine

Can Health - Tue, 06/09/2026 - 20:08

BURNABY, BC – The Simon Fraser University (SFU) School of Medicine has received a transformational $40-million gift from the Stephens family, the largest single donation in the university’s history. The […]

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A Manitoba MRI breakthrough, thanks to software

Can Health - Tue, 06/09/2026 - 20:07

BOUNDARY TRAILS, Man. – In February 2025, Boundary Trails Health Centre became the first site in all of Canada to receive a brand-new software version of Deep Resolve, a groundbreaking […]

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Vancouver innovates with robotics for cancer care

Can Health - Tue, 06/09/2026 - 20:06

VANCOUVER – Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) is now the first in Canada to use specially designed robots to help prepare chemotherapy treatments, a move staff say could change how cancer […]

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MUHC’s IMPACT aims to accelerate innovation

Can Health - Tue, 06/09/2026 - 20:05

MONTREAL – The McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) and the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (The Institute) are proud to announce the launch of the IMPACT Centre, […]

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INOVAIT funds 10 more projects with $1.35M

Can Health - Tue, 06/09/2026 - 20:04

TORONTO – INOVAIT, Canada’s image-guided therapy (IGT) and artificial intelligence (AI) commercialization network, has announced the latest recipients of its Pilot Fund. This research and development (R&D) funding program supports […]

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Jacobian expands collaboration with SickKids

Can Health - Tue, 06/09/2026 - 20:03

TORONTO and MUNICH – Jacobian has announced the continuation and expansion of its longstanding collaboration with The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto, reflecting a shared commitment to driving […]

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New chief health officer appointed by WELL Health

Can Health - Tue, 06/09/2026 - 20:02

VANCOUVER – WELL Health Technologies Corp., a digital healthcare company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Andrew Bond (pictured) as chief health officer and head of public sector, […]

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Ottawa withholds $50 million from Infoway

Can Health - Tue, 06/09/2026 - 20:01

OTTAWA – Health minister Marjorie Michel (pictured) says the government is withholding $50 million in federal funds from Canada Health Infoway, the organization responsible for the $300-million failed PrescribeIT program, […]

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