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Madison McLauchlan

Madison McLauchlan (she/her) reports on tech and innovation for BetaKit from Tiohtià:ke/Montréal. You can reach her (in French or English) at madison.mclauchlan@betakit.com or on Signal at madisonmcla.12.

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How Toronto is using Clariti’s AI to speed up building permit approvals

August 28, 2026

Vancouver-based Clariti’s software, CivCheck, flags mistakes in initial applications.

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Canadian platforms shouldn’t offer sports or entertainment prediction market bets, regulators say

August 27, 2026

Wealthsimple has argued that contract regulations shouldn’t differ according to subject matter.

BTC co-founders Keyona Meeks and Bryan Duarte with Mars Materials CEO Aaron Fitzgerald (right).

BlackTech Capital launches $2-million fund to back underrepresented cleantech founders

August 26, 2026

Firm holds $500,000 first close for fund to back early-stage companies led by underrepresented entrepreneurs.

A close up shot of a GeForce RTX.

Q&A: The AI costs that could hurt Canadian tech more than a trade war

August 25, 2026

“Chipflation” is a more tangible concern for Canadians, Quoted Tech’s Kevin Jia says. 

A tall, thin student rocket with dust at its base, just as it lifts off.

UWaterloo students break amateur world record with liquid rocket launch

August 24, 2026

Amateur rocket soared past 63,000 feet at Launch Canada Challenge.

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The list tracking Canada’s tech exodus

August 24, 2026

Plus: Moneris loss is Helcim’s gain.

Members of the Helcim team.

Helcim raises $53 million amid shakeup in Canadian payments

August 21, 2026

Calgary company reaches $250-million valuation, hopes to grow after Moneris sells to US private equity.

BDC

BDC’s VC revenue loss offset by hike in portfolio value in fiscal 2026

August 20, 2026

Crown corporation reported revenue loss of $70.9 million on VC investments in fiscal 2026.

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How Air Transat hopes StratosX’s AI will help it fight flight disruptions

August 20, 2026

Montréal startup’s software helps airlines reroute planes, crews, and passengers when operations go off schedule.

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Why AI companies are gobbling up books

August 19, 2026

Plus: Tech is watching the US-Canada tariff deal.

The Veeda team

Former Nvidia lab leader Sanja Fidler launches Veeda AI to tackle world models

August 19, 2026

New startup has raised $90 million USD, with backing from Radical and Khosla.

A group picture of the Clearco team.

Clearco secures $100 million USD for “rescaling” after difficult years

August 18, 2026

After recapitalizing in 2023, Toronto FinTech company says it will break even by Q4.

Stephanie Curcio, co-founder and CEO of Clerq, formerly NLPatent, at Collision in 2023.

NLPatent rebrands to Clerq to meet growing demand for patent automation

August 18, 2026

As AI drives patent volume, CEO says new platform will help clear backlogs.

An older woman talking on the phone while using a laptop.

OnGuardAI launches app to flag scam calls in real time

August 17, 2026

Montréal startup aims to help seniors by alerting families while scam calls are in progress.

What will the Moneris sale cost Canada? 

August 17, 2026

Plus: Silicon Valley’s therapists.

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