Shopify merchants can now sell products through AI chatbots
Update announced in Shopify Editions newsletter that contained over 150 product updates.
Canadian Startup News
She tried to bring Silicon Valley’s tech energy to Vancouver. Why did she leave to build a US startup instead?
Mai Trinh’s Internet Backyard nabs $4.5 million USD pre-seed for data centre financing platform.
Microsoft to spend $7.5 billion on AI data centre expansion with pledge to protect Canada’s “digital sovereignty”
President calls project “the most important commitment in Microsoft Canada’s history.”
Enabled Talent gains traction in Africa and Europe following global launch
Inclusivity-focused employment platform to be recognized at Brampton’s 2025 Accessibility Awards.
General Fusion reportedly faces pressure to go public after $51.5-million raise
Investors reportedly pushing company toward public markets as race for fusion power intensifies.
Feds’ new Defence Investment Agency awards first contract to MDA Space and Telesat
Partnership will develop satellite communications capabilities in the Arctic.
CCI names Patrick Searle CEO ahead of “turbulent” year for Canadian tech
Searle says front-line companies must shape Canada’s sovereign strategy.
Nfinite nabs $4.6 million to prove it can make paper that performs like plastic
University of Waterloo spinout aims to scale tech that extends shelf life of paper packaging.
Cohere announces partnership with Thales Canada amid defence tech push
Toronto company’s AI will help French defence contractor service Royal Canadian Navy fleets.
From sawdust to seed round: ConstructionClock grows from Winnipeg
Contractor-turned-founder David Peters raises $2 million for automated attendance-tracking app.
Lightspeed will pay $11 million to settle class-action suit, Québec judge rules
Retail tech firm admits no liability for allegations of overstating performance metrics.
Montréal’s seventh Startup Community Awards get a new home, and a new tone
After community feedback, revamped awards use new innovation hub to refocus on founders.
Feds unveil $358-million initiative to bolster Canada’s defence supply chain
Regional Defence Investment Initiative will be deployed by Canada’s regional development agencies.
Tracktile banks on Maritime hospitality to scale its operations software for “messy” manufacturing
Charlottetown startup raises $1.25 million to help complex manufacturers understand and control their business.
Lightspeed president JD Saint-Martin returning to VC roots at Boreal Ventures
Saint-Martin will join the Montréal firm at the end of March as it raises its second fund.