Sequence’s modular crypto infrastructure will support payments platform powering Stripe and Polymarket.

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Innovation Saskatchewan’s investment will go toward industry-led research and development.

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Pilot program in Carbonear, NL, follows similar cohorts in Toronto and Halifax.

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Code Ninjas Kanata is training kids from five to 14 on how to trust and code around AI.

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As peers and chatbot makers target AI shopping, Shopify aims to provide “the pickaxes” and product data.

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Startup’s new platform, CLōD, tackles two of the biggest barriers to enterprise AI adoption.

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Josh Nilson built a virtual world where gamers learn Michif through play and community.

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Canadian company beats out similar projects from Amazon and Starlink.

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Meal kit service’s Montréal facility back in operation following nine-day suspension.

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Deal for control of embattled luxury retail platform expected to close before Feb. 13.

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Wang replaces Pedro Canahuati as Toronto cybersecurity firm continues to reshape C-suite.

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Former employee says game developer unexpectedly dropped union challenges weeks before closing office.

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Indigenous Tech Circle brings founders, investors, and policymakers together in Vancouver.

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Plus: 2025 was the worst year for Canadian VC fundraising in a decade.

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Jared Lindzon’s new book says the future of work is more productive employees working fewer days.

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Breakthrough discovery could see diamonds used in data centres and laser manufacturing.

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Successful launch would be world-first, beating out similar projects from Amazon and Starlink.

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Former leader John Sicard retired in 2024 after 30 years with the company.

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Test your knowledge of Canadian tech news with The BetaKit Quiz for January 9, 2026.

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The Montréal cybersecurity firm claims PayTool has defrauded as many as 900 Canadians.

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