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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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Autonomique says backflipping robots are not the point

June 17, 2026

Montréal- and Menlo Park-based startup deploying physical AI at Ontario F&P plant.

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Q&A: Isabelle Hudon on the next five years for Canada’s largest VC

June 17, 2026

BDC’s CEO talks AI, direct investing, and staff turnover after her mandate was renewed until 2030.

Shopify shareholders vote down responsible AI proposal

June 16, 2026

Company’s board had previously called the proposal a “solution in search of a problem.”

Former employee sues BDC Capital for wrongful dismissal 

June 15, 2026

Claim alleges “hostile work environment” and concerns over D-Wave sale.

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Legacy Keeper launches to organize estate planning with AI agents

June 15, 2026

Victoria, BC-founded platform aims to cut down work for financial advisors.

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OpenAI sued by mother of Montréal woman who died by suicide

June 12, 2026

Complaint comes as Canada introduces bill that would hold chatbot providers liable for harms.

Aiemann Zahabi with a Kintra team member at Tristar gym.

Can a saliva test make UFC athletes better fighters? This Canadian startup is betting on it

June 12, 2026

Ahead of White House fight, Kintra is using AI-powered biomarkers to help fighters eke out an edge.

Elon Musk’s X continues to violate Canadian privacy law with Grok deepfakes, watchdog finds

June 11, 2026

Privacy commissioner calls for stronger powers to force xAI to comply with recommendations.

Kathy Baig, Geneviève Leclerc, and Alexandre Teodoresco stand together, looking at the camera.

Montréal innovation hub Ax.c secures renewed funding and DMZ partnership

June 10, 2026

Government-backed hub hosted more than 250 events in its first year of operation.

Cohere chief AI officer Joelle Pineau speaking at ALL In in Montreal.

Cohere signs exploratory AI agreement with Québec government

June 9, 2026

MOU tasks Toronto AI company with exploring AI use in province’s public service.

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National AI institutes get funding and talent boost from AI strategy

June 5, 2026

Mila, Amii, Vector Institute, and CAISI receive over $200 million in financial commitments.

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Inovia promotes Mia Morisset to partner on growth team

June 5, 2026

Montréal VC firm’s third growth fund has raised $365 million USD of $450-million target.

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Pricepoint closes $6.6-million CAD seed round for AI hospitality platform

June 5, 2026

All-Québec cap table includes Brightspark Ventures, Boreal Ventures, and AQC Capital.

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Canada’s AI strategy promises to protect citizens. Critics say it still lacks teeth

June 4, 2026

Prime Minister says legislation around protecting children will come in the next few weeks.

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Cohere says it is not working with Palantir

June 4, 2026

Toronto AI company says it has no relationship with US firm, despite reports of a partnership.

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