CDPQ launches program to help Québec startups pivot amid tariff threat
Provincial government pledges “COVID-like” loans for businesses to reach new markets if tariffs hit.
Reliant on US materials and production, Canadian consumer goods startups could be caught in trade war crossfire
Pet food company Healthybud says Canada’s retaliatory tariffs will take a bigger bite out of its margins.
Dax Dasilva on staying public, Lightspeed’s plans for growth, and hiring in Montréal
Lightspeed sets focus on company’s “two crown jewels,” North American retail and European hospitality.
SRTX temporarily lays off 40 percent of staff ahead of US tariff “worst-case scenario”
Sheertex tights maker says tariffs could slap 41-percent duty on some shipments to US.
US pauses tariffs on Canada as two countries work through new border commitments
Canada to appoint Fentanyl Czar and spend additional $200 million to combat organized crime and fentanyl.
FLiiP raises $4.4 million in seed financing to grow fitness industry management software
Québec gym owner developed platform to streamline operations, customer success.
Shopify CEO commits to ‘buy local’ features for Shop app after criticizing Canada’s tariff response
US and Canada first to be featured as Tobi Lütke claims Shopify is “unaffected” by tariffs.
Sound Blade closes $23.8-million Series A for ultrasound tech targeting liver tumours
Halifax-based startup says tech selectively destroys tumour tissue in non-invasive procedure.
Cohere leaders think DeepSeek proves their point about AI innovation
Chinese AI company’s rise shows smaller players can compete in global AI market, Scale AI CEO says.
Conexus Venture Capital makes first Fund II investment into parking software startup Offstreet
Regina-based company closes $2.4-million second seed round amid tough provincial fundraising environment.
Federal, Ontario governments contribute to Linamar’s $1-billion EV manufacturing investment
ISED commits up to $169.4 million through Strategic Innovation Fund as Trump tariffs loom.
Shopify president calls Montréal “the most entrepreneurial city on the planet” at North Star event
Event panel included insights from Stay22, Dialogue, Nesto, and PemPem founders.
Wound care device maker MolecuLight secures $39.5 million CAD from UK-based Hayfin
Toronto-based company says funding will support new thermal imaging, 3D visualization features.
Basetwo closes $16.5-million CAD Series A round to optimize manufacturing with AI copilots
Company claims AI model armed with physics, chemistry expertise can cut inefficiencies in mass production.