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Canadian Startup News & Tech Innovation

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By Alex Riehl November 29, 2024

Major Canadian news orgs sue OpenAI for copyright infringement

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Google banner | BetaKit

By Alex Riehl November 28, 2024

Canada’s Competition Bureau targets Google for anti-competitive practices

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Charles fire banner | BetaKit

By Douglas Soltys November 27, 2024

Charles Mandel always filed on time

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Women in tech banner | BetaKit

By Madison McLauchlan November 19, 2024

Women VCs are now earning more at the highest levels (if they can reach them)

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Montreal banner | BetaKit

By Madison McLauchlan November 14, 2024

‘It’s life or death’: Québec ecosystem frustrated after IQ suspends early-stage program

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By Jacqueline Loganathan December 2, 2024

The one role companies are struggling to fill

Digital Marketing Sector Council report encourages employers to recognize certifications to expand the talent pool.

By Josh Scott December 2, 2024

Why Hopper might be the next Canadian tech company to play the secondary game

Plus: Canada sues Big Tech.

By Douglas Soltys December 1, 2024

The DOJ wants to take Google Chrome away, Rob Kenedi wants to decelerate tech

After a decade of quiet dominance, the browser space is suddenly filled with uncertainty.

By Madison McLauchlan November 29, 2024

Montréal tech marks year’s successes and struggles at sixth Startup Community Awards

Startups honoured included item-sharing app Partage Club and fundraising platform Zeffy.

Shopify-Trudeau

By Isabelle Kirkwood November 29, 2024

Shopify’s federal swing, Hopper trims its wings, Google gets served

Test your knowledge of Canadian tech news with The BetaKit Quiz for Nov. 29, 2024.

Exro

By Isabelle Kirkwood November 29, 2024

Shareholders file proposed class action alleging Exro misrepresented revenue projections

Plaintiff describes 2024 revenue forecasts Exro made in January as “delusional.”

By Alex Riehl November 29, 2024

Major Canadian news orgs sue OpenAI for copyright infringement

Torstar, Postmedia, The Globe and Mail, The Canadian Press, and CBC/Radio-Canada are seeking monetary damages.

Firestarter

By Isabelle Kirkwood November 29, 2024

Firestarter program goes national with funding from BDC Thrive Lab

Following Atlantic Canada pilot, program supporting women-led startups will host first cohort in early 2025.

By Alex Riehl November 28, 2024

Canada’s Competition Bureau targets Google for anti-competitive practices

Google faces anti-trust fights on both sides of border as Canadian agency looks to force sale of adtech tools.

By Alex Riehl November 28, 2024

With new name, FleetOps secures $30.8-million CAD Series A round

Now called Class8, trucking data startup’s round was led entirely by United States-based investors.

AWS - ACTO

By Isabelle Kirkwood November 28, 2024

The painkiller for pharmaceutical reps

How ACTO is bringing pharma knowledge to the frontlines.

Charles Mandel at Two Dog Marsh

By Douglas Soltys November 27, 2024

Charles Mandel always filed on time

BetaKit remembers beloved senior writer on anniversary of his passing.

By Alex Riehl November 27, 2024

Hopper restructures again following renewal of Expedia partnership

Hopper reportedly cut 10 percent of staff just over a year after its last restructuring.

By Madison McLauchlan November 27, 2024

Nurau raises $1.5 million CAD in seed funding to take AI-powered HR coach to the US

Montréal-based startup claims its conversational AI platform can reduce HR complaints. What are the risks?

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By Jacqueline Loganathan November 27, 2024

Workers are embracing AI faster than employers can keep up

Research finds that training is essential for success adoption in the workplace.

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The DOJ wants to take Google Chrome away, Rob Kenedi wants to decelerate tech

by Douglas Soltys

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The story of Sampler (live at SAAS NORTH 2024)

by Douglas Soltys

“I’m using failure with intent today, because I don’t want to be ashamed of saying failure.”

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The state of Canadian software in 2024

by Douglas Soltys

Inovia’s Chris Arsenault came to SAAS NORTH armed with data and perspective.

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by Douglas Soltys

Koho, Borrowell, Manzil—plus the Department of Finance—talk product velocity, risks & opportunity.

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