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Version One Ventures raises $108 million USD across two new funds

Alex Riehl June 2, 2026

But Vancouver-based deep tech investor is increasingly looking outside of Canada.

Could AI give us more time for creativity? Maybe if you’re an entrepreneur

Madison McLauchlan June 2, 2026

Re-Work event explored how work will change as AI takes on human tasks.

AI could democratize access to expert coaching, sports tech entrepreneurs say

Josh Scott June 1, 2026

Industry leaders see AI as a “complementary piece” of the puzzle alongside actual coaches.

Leaked draft of Canada’s AI strategy reportedly reveals plans for tech growth fund

Alex Riehl June 1, 2026

Draft policy promises more funding for AI Compute Access Fund and Canada’s network of AI institutes.

The future of driving has already hit Canadian roads

Jacqueline Loganathan June 1, 2026

GM Canada’s Reza Zarringhalam is shaping the global future of autonomous driving from Ontario.

BDC extends Isabelle Hudon’s mandate as CEO through 2030

Alex Riehl June 1, 2026

Crown corporation’s board chair says Hudon will help shape its next five-year strategy.

Canadian B2B software firms are falling behind in agentic AI: report

Josh Scott June 1, 2026

Georgian survey shows domestic companies lag international peers in “foundational” AI adoption.

AI sovereignty & defence tech at BetaKit Most Ambitious: Town Hall

Douglas Soltys June 1, 2026

Evan Solomon, leaders from Xanadu, Dominion Dynamics, Sentinel R&D got candid at Town Hall.

Canada’s Bill C-22 creates a blueprint for surveillance

Yegor Sak June 1, 2026

VPN service provider Windscribe says even with amendments, proposed legislation weakens user privacy.

Spotlighting Canada’s Most Ambitious

Douglas Soltys June 1, 2026

Plus: Feds considering Bill C-22 amendments.

How Toronto Pearson is turning Canada’s busiest airport into a proving ground for innovation

Darah Hansen May 29, 2026

Pearson is tapping Canadian startups to reshape how passengers, baggage, and aircraft move from curb to gate.

Ontario universities’ report says schools must help students use AI properly

Madison McLauchlan May 29, 2026

Post-secondaries need more money and expertise to deal with AI shift, Council of Ontario Universities says.

Questrade’s Salim Naran doesn’t understand why more people aren’t using AI for personal finance

Alex Riehl May 29, 2026

At Toronto Tech Week, Naran said uptake of AI tools for financial management is “surprisingly low.”

Why regulatory rigour is becoming a competitive edge in clinical AI

Darah Hansen May 29, 2026

AI promises faster workflows, but healthcare orgs want clear answers on privacy, reliability, and accountability.

How Aurmada threads the needle of fashion and defence tech

Madison McLauchlan May 29, 2026

Toronto startup is developing kevlar base layers and sensor-equipped garments for soldiers and everyday consumers.

Q&A: Erin O’Toole says Canada needs to play catch-up on defence innovation

Canada’s quantum Cassandra is finally heard

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Version One Ventures raises $108 million USD across two new funds

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Leaked draft of Canada’s AI strategy reportedly reveals plans for tech growth fund

The future of driving has already hit Canadian roads

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Canadian B2B software firms are falling behind in agentic AI: report

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Canada’s Bill C-22 creates a blueprint for surveillance

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