Google and U of T are each providing $10 million to support the position.

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With insurance payouts from wildfires, floods, and storms on the rise, Definity sees room to help prevent them.

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Alexi denies misusing Fastcase data to build a competing platform.

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Jan Pilbauer tapped as new Canadian CEO as British neobank evaluates market return.

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Community network encourages intentional commerce on Black Friday and year-round.

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LeLamp creator is betting expression and emotion matter more than arms and legs.

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Winnipeg FinTech says it has grown to represent 60 percent of Canada’s financial advice market.

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McMaster’s DeGroote School of Business launches three new flexible AI programs.

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Montréal startup raises $2.1 million to expand across Canada and internationally.

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Shopify merchants sold $14.6 billion USD to over 81 million customers this BFCM.

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Montreal biotech secures another $10 million USD co-led by Investissement Québec and CDP Venture Capital.

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A BlackBerry revival, a 3D mouse, and smart swim goggles are some of this year’s highlights.

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HR software firm hopes adding new features and employees will bolster Canada on the balance sheet.

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Mission slated for next year is part of aerospace startup’s new Space Systems Lab.

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Federal, Québec, and Ontario governments promise millions to Canadian semiconductor projects from IBM and Marvell.

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Ottawa’s new AI register promises to track how the feds are using, and testing, AI systems.

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As AI companies face copyright pressures, Versos marketplace offers traceable, rights-cleared video.

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Bergen has led the Jim Balsillie-co-founded tech lobby group since its inception.

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New $11.5-million USD fund will funnel capital to AI-native, B2B SaaS companies.

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Plus: How Dozr went from a building boom to receivership.

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