CCI names Patrick Searle CEO ahead of “turbulent” year for Canadian tech
Searle says front-line companies must shape Canada’s sovereign strategy.
Cohere announces partnership with Thales Canada amid defence tech push
Toronto company’s AI will help French defence contractor service Royal Canadian Navy fleets.
Lightspeed will pay $11 million to settle class-action suit, Québec judge rules
Retail tech firm admits no liability for allegations of overstating performance metrics.
Montréal’s seventh Startup Community Awards get a new home, and a new tone
After community feedback, revamped awards use new innovation hub to refocus on founders.
Lightspeed president JD Saint-Martin returning to VC roots at Boreal Ventures
Saint-Martin will join the Montréal firm at the end of March as it raises its second fund.
Xposure Music’s $42.5-million USD raise will help it spot the next generation of streaming music stars
Montréal music buyer uses AI analytics to bet on long-term indie music success.
Clio takes Alexi to court over database at the centre of billion-dollar vLex deal
Alexi denies misusing Fastcase data to build a competing platform.
Partage Club bets on the sharing economy with item-lending app
Montréal startup raises $2.1 million to expand across Canada and internationally.
Canada’s NordSpace announces 2026 satellite launch on SpaceX rocket
Mission slated for next year is part of aerospace startup’s new Space Systems Lab.
CCI president Benjamin Bergen leaves to lead CVCA
Bergen has led the Jim Balsillie-co-founded tech lobby group since its inception.
Real estate platform myAbode adds exclusive listings and new digital tools with FirstList acquisition
Acquisition sees two Shopify alumni join myAbode’s executive team.
TISC is fine-tuning AI for split-second decisions, starting on the basketball court
Canadian co-founded startup plans to tap machine learning talent in Canada and the US.
Amid global DEI backlash, Canadian VC sees more women and visible minorities in leadership roles
DEI initiatives remained important in Canada in 2024, but climate pledges lagged.
Shopify says recent layoffs “removed layers that created complexity”
Managerial job cuts come after firings related to sales fraud at e-commerce firm.
Floss, brush, chew? Toothpod launches a chewable tablet for dental hygiene
University of Toronto founder wants her product to be an essential part of the dental routine.