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This Canadian entrepreneur put QuickBooks on the Intuit platform to the test

Thu, 09/25/2025 - 07:00

A first look at how Intuit’s platform supports the everyday work of Canadian small business owners.

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Sheertex maker SRTX confirms permanent cuts for 92 employees

Wed, 09/24/2025 - 17:21

Montréal startup formalized August dismissals shortly after CEO handoff to BonLook co-founder Sophie Boulanger.

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Telus opens inaugural Sovereign AI Factory in Rimouski

Wed, 09/24/2025 - 16:20

Facility lets Canadian entities develop and tweak AI while keeping their data in Canada.

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Canadian tech looks to poach H-1B visa castaways as its own “ambitious founders” flee

Wed, 09/24/2025 - 15:56

Industry leaders say keeping Canada’s startups here will take more work, and smart decisions.

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Canada will update AI strategy a year ahead of schedule: Evan Solomon

Wed, 09/24/2025 - 13:07

AI minister says Canada "can't afford to wait" as government assembles AI strategy task force.

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TikTok collected personal info from “a large number” of Canadian children

Wed, 09/24/2025 - 11:24

Social media platform updates protections for kids after privacy watchdogs' report.

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Cohere’s valuation hits $7 billion USD following $100-million round extension

Wed, 09/24/2025 - 10:01

Canada’s leading AI company raised $500 million USD at a $6.8 billion valuation in August.

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SAAS NORTH is serving up a new playbook for founders

Wed, 09/24/2025 - 07:00

On Nov. 5-6, Ottawa will host two days of candid talks on building and scaling SaaS in the age of AI.

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FluidAI lands FDA clearance to sell post-surgery monitor in the US

Wed, 09/24/2025 - 06:00

Kitchener-Waterloo healthtech startup eyes Series B to fuel US commercialization.

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Nesto bets on big banks as a way to provide more Canadian mortgages

Tue, 09/23/2025 - 17:33

Montréal-based mortgage lender says proprietary data is its “unfair advantage.”

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Variational AI lands “up to” $349 million USD to discover drugs with Merck

Tue, 09/23/2025 - 16:51

Vancouver firm's AI platform will generate chemical compounds based on Merck’s therapeutic targets.

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Simple Ventures announces $15 million to bring innovation and talent back to Canada

Tue, 09/23/2025 - 15:53

Major companies like TD and Sun Life back venture studio’s vision.

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Loblaw expands Gatik deal to 50 driverless trucks by 2026

Tue, 09/23/2025 - 15:29

Renewed partnership moves beyond trials to serve more than 300 GTA stores.

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Venture for Canada taps Steven Wang for CEO

Tue, 09/23/2025 - 06:00

Wang takes over as founder Scott Stirrett steps down.

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Toronto Tech Week returns in 2026

Mon, 09/22/2025 - 08:00

2026 edition will take place in May and feature the return of the flagship Homecoming event.

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Mycroft raises $3.5 million USD to deliver “Goldilocks” security for startups

Mon, 09/22/2025 - 05:00

Ex-PartnerStack leaders want to give SaaS companies enterprise-grade security without the overhead.

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BDC pledges $50 million to help women entrepreneurs buy businesses from aging owners

Mon, 09/22/2025 - 04:00

Thrive ETA Fund combines capital, training, and mentorship for women buying firms from retiring business leaders.

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An untapped market for Canadian tech

Mon, 09/22/2025 - 03:59

Plus: Ex-Rogers CEO and venture investor Nadir Mohamed dead at 69.

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Why Canada’s defence tech sector is suddenly exploding

Sun, 09/21/2025 - 19:00

The Icebreaker’s Matthew Lombardi says many of the technologies Canada develops have a dual use in defence.

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Canadian tech champion and former Rogers CEO Nadir Mohamed dies at 69

Fri, 09/19/2025 - 18:02

Mohamed received the Order of Canada in 2019 for advancing the nation’s tech sector.

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