Canadian groups urge governments to implement funding for underrepresented entrepreneurs amid COVID-19
The Canadian Women’s Chamber of Commerce (CanWCC) and Dream Legacy Foundation have shared policy recommendations with the…
Kin launches ad network to help generate demand for its cryptocurrency
Digital cryptocurrency ecosystem Kin, an organization started by Kik, has launched an independent ad network that allows consumers…
CIFAR launches 14 AI research projects to help in fight against COVID-19
The Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR) is launching 14 projects through a new grant program focused on research…
Moves expedites launch to provide loans to gig economy workers during pandemic
Moves, a Toronto-based FinTech startup, has expedited the planned launch of its platform in order to offer loans to gig economy…
Ocean Supercluster calling for projects that support Canada’s ocean sector during COVID-19
The Atlantic Canada-based Ocean Supercluster has launched a nationwide call for proposals for a new program aimed to stimulate…
Government to expedite approvals for temporary foreign workers during COVID-19 pandemic
The federal government has implemented a temporary policy aimed at reducing the time it takes for a temporary foreign worker…
Facedrive looks to acquire Foodora Canada assets as it launches food delivery service
London, Ont.-based Facedrive has signed a binding term sheet that could see the ridesharing startup purchase certain assets…
Nudge.AI co-founder Steven Woods joins Benevity as chief technology officer
Benevity, a startup that offers corporate social responsibility and employee engagement software, has announced that Steven…
Wattpad creates fund to develop TV, film projects in latest attempt to “verticalize” business
Toronto-based Wattpad is launching two film projects that are part of a new fund aimed to finance and kickstart the early production…
Ritual, City of Toronto partner to provide free ordering tool to local foodservice businesses
Toronto Mayor John Tory is set to announce a partnership between the City and food ordering and mobile pickup startup Ritual,…
Ziva Dynamics raises $9.8 million CAD for character creation technology
Vancouver-based Ziva Dynamics, a startup that develops character simulation software for the film and entertainment industry,…
Details on EDC, BDC issuing larger loans to medium-sized businesses through expanded BCAP
The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) and Export Development Canada (EDC) are offering new programs to support medium-sized…
Loopio lays off 11 staff as it sees increased “scrutiny” from buyers during pandemic
Toronto-based B2B SaaS startup Loopio has permanently laid off 11 members of its staff, which represents eight percent of the…
Top Hat restructures, makes staff reductions as COVID-19 affects higher education
EdTech company Top Hat is restructuring internally to adapt to changes in the higher education sector brought about by the…
Propel CEO Barry Bisson to retire from role by the Fall
Barry Bisson, CEO of Propel ICT, is retiring from his role at the New Brunswick-based online accelerator after three years…