Federal government extends current Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy, CERS rates to June
On Wednesday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the federal government will extend the current rate of the Canada Emergency…
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Deloitte to launch AI Institute initiative in Canada
On Wednesday, Deloitte is set to launch a new artificial intelligence (AI)-focused virtual initiative in Canada, aimed to foster…
PocketPills raises $30 million Series B amid continued demand for virtual healthcare solutions
PocketPills, a Surrey, British Columbia-based digital pharmacy startup, has closed a $30 million CAD Series B round of funding.…
Amid rise in remote work, Dooly announces $25.5 million CAD to scale sales enablement platform
Vancouver-based Dooly has raised $25.5 million CAD ($20.3 million USD) in funding as the company looks to scale its sales enablement…
The DMZ’s Black Innovation Programs set to receive $1.2 million from Ontario government
The DMZ’s Black Innovation Programs (BIP) will receive $1.2 million from the Ontario government. These programs, which are…
Applications open for Volta pitch competition
Applications for Volta’s eighth pitch competition are open for early-stage Atlantic Canada-based tech startups until March…
theScore closes US IPO, raising $186 million USD
Canadian digital media and sports betting company theScore has closed its initial public offering (IPO) on the Nasdaq, raising…
FinTechs on the fence as Interac chosen for Canada’s real-time payments provider
Payments Canada has selected its second solution provider for the country’s upcoming real-time payments system. In response…
Following partnership with Loblaw, Gatik receives nearly $1 million from Ontario government
Gatik, a California and Toronto-based autotech startup, has received $997,000 from the Government of Ontario to accelerate…
General Assembly Pizza files preliminary prospectus to go public via the TSXV
Toronto-based restaurant turned pizza subscription service General Assembly Pizza (GA Pizza) has filed to become a publicly…
Today in funding: Rivalry, Hardbacon, Facedrive, DataJoy, Mavennet
Five Canadian-associated startups have recently announced fresh funding rounds to fuel their growth. Here’s the latest on…
Ocean Supercluster commits $12 million to real-time analytics for aquaculture project
The Atlantic Canada-based Ocean Supercluster has committed close to $12 million to a project focused on providing real-time…
Information Venture Partners adds former Georgian investor Jane Podbelskaya as it continues to expand team
Toronto-based venture capital and private equity firm Information Venture Partners (Information VP) has appointed Jane Podbelskaya…
Applications open for Techstars Montréal AI Accelerator
Applications for Techstars’ Montréal AI Accelerator are now open until May 12. The Montreal-based accelerator is open to…
Today in funding: Goodfood, TRADE X, Peak Power, Novarc Technologies, Innovate BC
Four Canadian tech companies and three tech-focused research projects have recently secured funding, including Goodfood, TRADE…