Q&A: How hackers turned up the heat on Europe’s fridges
Jeff Shirley of Rivercity Innovations breaks down how the hacks happened, and precautions IoT businesses must take.
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Canada needs a better definition of what makes a company Canadian
The Canadian Shield Institute argues for a new definition of “Buy Canadian,” one that doesn’t include foreign branch…
Real-Time Rail payments system to launch Monday, feds say
Canada’s 2026 budget outlines plans to launch the first phase of long-awaited system.
Canada to implement QSBS-style tax incentive and “level playing field” with US
Feds deliver on tech and VC tax ask with Canada Growth Incentive in Budget 2026.
Canada’s drone ambitions put domestic manufacturers to the test
AVSS CEO Josh Ogden on the skills and design control needed to build a sovereign drone industry.
CPPIB takes $50-million USD stake in AI holding firm Beacon Software
Funding helps lift two-year-old Toronto company’s Series C round to $425 million USD.
Wealthsimple unveils AI assistant and major product expansion in latest showcase
The Toronto FinTech firm revealed a dozen new banking, investing, and AI products and features.
Lightspeed meets revenue expectations, but stock drops on Q2 earnings
Montréal retail tech company’s shares are down nearly 15 percent YTD.
What’s in Budget 2026 for Canadian tech?
BDC/EDC merger, new tax incentives standouts of entrepreneur-focused budget.
CoolIT, PurposeMed among companies honoured at Start Alberta Tech Awards
Companies behind high-profile exits were among 10 honourees recognized for impact on Alberta’s tech sector.
Ada to merge with Dialpad in deal reportedly valuing firm at $600 million
Toronto AI customer service company was worth $1.2 billion USD after closing Series C financing in 2021.
Canada is creating more startups, but fewer are raising pre-seed capital: report
The country is on track for more company creation in 2026 than 2025. AI could be a factor.
How TD is building the intelligent front door to modern banking for clients
Bank behind JD Power’s #1 banking app for customer satisfaction invests in AI, digital banking, and tech talent.
Why a Canadian startup staged a “protest” of its biggest competitor
Floqer posted up with signs, slogans, and memes outside of Canadian-founded Clay’s Sculpt conference last month.
Privacy commissioner says Bill C-22 must change to protect Canadians
Philippe Dufresne’s recommendations aim to bring principles of “proportionality and necessity” to Bill C-22.