Government says it expects “greater risk tolerance” from Crown corporations that do business financing. 

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Federal budget includes five-year investment to develop Digital Safety and Data Protection Commission of Canada. 

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Jeff Shirley of Rivercity Innovations breaks down how the hacks happened, and precautions IoT businesses must take. 

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The Canadian Shield Institute argues for a new definition of “Buy Canadian,” one that doesn’t include foreign branch plants.

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Canada’s 2026 budget outlines plans to launch the first phase of long-awaited system. 

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Feds deliver on tech and VC tax ask with Canada Growth Incentive in Budget 2026.

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AVSS CEO Josh Ogden on the skills and design control needed to build a sovereign drone industry.

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Funding helps lift two-year-old Toronto company’s Series C round to $425 million USD.

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The Toronto FinTech firm revealed a dozen new banking, investing, and AI products and features.

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Montréal retail tech company’s shares are down nearly 15 percent YTD.

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BDC/EDC merger, new tax incentives standouts of entrepreneur-focused budget.

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Companies behind high-profile exits were among 10 honourees recognized for impact on Alberta’s tech sector.

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Plus: Binance’s $6.3-billion cautionary tale.

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Toronto AI customer service company was worth $1.2 billion USD after closing Series C financing in 2021.

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The country is on track for more company creation in 2026 than 2025. AI could be a factor.

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Bank behind JD Power’s #1 banking app for customer satisfaction invests in AI, digital banking, and tech talent.

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Floqer posted up with signs, slogans, and memes outside of Canadian-founded Clay’s Sculpt conference last month.

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Philippe Dufresne’s recommendations aim to bring principles of “proportionality and necessity” to Bill C-22.

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PRJOBS helps prospective permanent residents under Canada’s new Express Entry rules.

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François-Philippe Champagne says he foresees the state playing a larger role in creating domestic “champions.”

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