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Canada outpaced US in tech talent growth in 2024: CBRE report

Tue, 09/16/2025 - 06:00

Toronto eclipsed New York while Waterloo soared 11 spots to become a top North American tech market.

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Ex-Vidyard employees sell Toronto’s HyperComply to SecurityScorecard

Mon, 09/15/2025 - 15:22

Team behind the compliance automation tool joins platform used by two-thirds of the Fortune 500.

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FeX Energy raises $4.8 million CAD on bet that iron can power the energy transition

Mon, 09/15/2025 - 14:52

McGill spin-out is piloting iron reactor for renewable energy storage targeting heavy industry.

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Schulich Venture Academy has a “bigger vision” for upskilling Canadian tech startups

Mon, 09/15/2025 - 06:00

After teaching 200 graduates across three cohorts, SVA is ready to expand.

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Canadian tech execs change with the season

Mon, 09/15/2025 - 05:00

Plus: Carney tasks Major Projects Office with “Canadian sovereign cloud.”

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Amber Mac wants parents to know their kids are talking to AI

Sun, 09/14/2025 - 19:35

A new event focused on digital wellness for teens has launched as the dangers of unsupervised AI use become clear.

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Ssense reaches agreement with lenders on restructuring plan

Sat, 09/13/2025 - 11:15

Online retailer to continue under current leadership with $40 million in interim financing.

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Amii receives $9 million from feds to equip energy workers with AI skills

Fri, 09/12/2025 - 16:32

Funding comes on top of nearly $20 million pledged last year for sovereign compute.

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MDA Space loses EchoStar, Apple trims the iPhone’s waist, and is there life on Mars?

Fri, 09/12/2025 - 13:18

Test your knowledge of Canadian tech news with The BetaKit Quiz for September 12, 2025.

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North founders launch Jetson with “smart” home heat pump

Fri, 09/12/2025 - 12:50

Ex-Thalmic team targets home heating with software-first approach.

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Christopher Skeete exits Québec’s innovation portfolio in cabinet shuffle

Fri, 09/12/2025 - 06:00

Christine Fréchette retains leadership of economy and innovation file, supported by two junior ministers.

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Carney says new Major Projects Office will help build a “Canadian sovereign cloud”

Thu, 09/11/2025 - 15:05

PM says cloud infrastructure is vital for security, AI, and quantum leadership.

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AI, startups, and Simu Liu: Elevate Festival announces 2025 schedule

Thu, 09/11/2025 - 13:01

Tech event expected to bring 10,000 attendees to downtown Toronto between Oct. 7-9.

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Shopify COO Kaz Nejatian leaves to lead Opendoor

Thu, 09/11/2025 - 12:08

Nejatian leaves for US real estate firm where pay package could exceed $2.6 billion USD.

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The fundamental misunderstanding of open banking that’s costing us all, big time

Thu, 09/11/2025 - 07:00

Open banking’s absence is fuelling a silent small business crisis.

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Q4 Inc. names Lewis Black as new CEO, founder Darrell Heaps steps back

Thu, 09/11/2025 - 07:00

Heaps led Q4 Inc. through a go-private acquisition last year.

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Wittington Ventures hires former MaRS IAF leader Zeeshan Ali as partner

Wed, 09/10/2025 - 17:34

Weston-backed VC adds Ali to help lead its cleantech and healthtech innovation fund.

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NordSpace granted new window for Canada’s first commercial rocket launch

Wed, 09/10/2025 - 16:50

Aerospace startup’s previous attempts foiled by weather conditions, faulty safety systems.

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OpenAI pushes for Canadian publishers’ copyright lawsuit to be heard in the US

Wed, 09/10/2025 - 16:00

AI giant argues its models were trained outside of Ontario, while publishers say content is Canadian.

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2Keys security breach exposes CRA-stored emails and phone numbers

Wed, 09/10/2025 - 15:28

Treasury Board says info tied to CRA, ESDC, and CBSA users was accessed before phishing attempts.

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