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University of Toronto establishes AI research chair to recruit the next Geoffrey Hinton

Josh Scott December 3, 2025

Google and U of T are each providing $10 million to support the position.

Josh Scott December 3, 2025

With insurance payouts from wildfires, floods, and storms on the rise, Definity sees room to help prevent them.

Madison McLauchlan December 3, 2025

Alexi denies misusing Fastcase data to build a competing platform.

Alex Riehl December 3, 2025

Jan Pilbauer tapped as new Canadian CEO as British neobank evaluates market return.

Tim Rauf December 3, 2025

Community network encourages intentional commerce on Black Friday and year-round.

Jon Fingas December 3, 2025

LeLamp creator is betting expression and emotion matter more than arms and legs.

Alex Riehl December 3, 2025

Winnipeg FinTech says it has grown to represent 60 percent of Canada’s financial advice market.

Jacqueline Loganathan December 3, 2025

McMaster’s DeGroote School of Business launches three new flexible AI programs.

Madison McLauchlan December 3, 2025

Montréal startup raises $2.1 million to expand across Canada and internationally.

Josh Scott December 2, 2025

Shopify merchants sold $14.6 billion USD to over 81 million customers this BFCM.

Alex Riehl December 2, 2025

Montreal biotech secures another $10 million USD co-led by Investissement Québec and CDP Venture Capital.

Jon Fingas December 2, 2025

A BlackBerry revival, a 3D mouse, and smart swim goggles are some of this year’s highlights.

Alex Riehl December 2, 2025

HR software firm hopes adding new features and employees will bolster Canada on the balance sheet.

Madison McLauchlan December 1, 2025

Mission slated for next year is part of aerospace startup’s new Space Systems Lab.

Alex Riehl December 1, 2025

Federal, Québec, and Ontario governments promise millions to Canadian semiconductor projects from IBM and Marvell.