Wealthsimple partners with US exchange Kalshi to launch prediction market app
Users can only make predictions on climate, economic markets, and financial indicators.
June Health closes $2.4 million for expanded women’s health platform
Securian Canada, PointClickCare co-founders, and others join as investors.
NorthStar secures $40 million to track space threats for Canada’s air force
Montréal-based space tech company plans to go public this fall via SPAC.
Autonomique says backflipping robots are not the point
Montréal- and Menlo Park-based startup deploying physical AI at Ontario F&P plant.
Q&A: Isabelle Hudon on the next five years for Canada’s largest VC
BDC’s CEO talks AI, direct investing, and staff turnover after her mandate was renewed until 2030.
Shopify shareholders vote down responsible AI proposal
Company’s board had previously called the proposal a “solution in search of a problem.”
Former employee sues BDC Capital for wrongful dismissal
Claim alleges “hostile work environment” and concerns over D-Wave sale.
Legacy Keeper launches to organize estate planning with AI agents
Victoria, BC-founded platform aims to cut down work for financial advisors.
OpenAI sued by mother of Montréal woman who died by suicide
Complaint comes as Canada introduces bill that would hold chatbot providers liable for harms.
Can a saliva test make UFC athletes better fighters? This Canadian startup is betting on it
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
Privacy commissioner calls for stronger powers to force xAI to comply with recommendations.
Montréal innovation hub Ax.c secures renewed funding and DMZ partnership
Government-backed hub hosted more than 250 events in its first year of operation.
Cohere signs exploratory AI agreement with Québec government
MOU tasks Toronto AI company with exploring AI use in province’s public service.
National AI institutes get funding and talent boost from AI strategy
Mila, Amii, Vector Institute, and CAISI receive over $200 million in financial commitments.
Inovia promotes Mia Morisset to partner on growth team
Montréal VC firm’s third growth fund has raised $365 million USD of $450-million target.