CDPQ launches program to help Québec startups pivot amid tariff threat
Provincial government pledges âCOVID-likeâ loans for businesses to reach new markets if tariffs hit.
Canadian Startup News
San Francisco-based Landbase taps Canadian roots with acquisition of LavaReach
Bootstrapped startupâs co-founders will join the AI-powered go-to-market solutions company.
Reliant on US materials and production, Canadian consumer goods startups could be caught in trade war crossfire
Pet food company Healthybud says Canadaâs retaliatory tariffs will take a bigger bite out of its margins.
Federal government launches $175.1 million Canadian Genomics Strategy to advance sector commercialization
Funding for strategy first announced in Budget 2021 to be dispensed over seven years.
Dax Dasilva on staying public, Lightspeedâs plans for growth, and hiring in MontrĂ©al
Lightspeed sets focus on company’s âtwo crown jewels,â North American retail and European hospitality.
Wealthsimple launches margin trading feature for eligible users
FinTech company provides resources to help users navigate risks associated with margin investing.
Lightspeed to stay public company after strategic review
Lightspeed stock drops sharply despite share buyback promise following fiscal Q3 2025 earnings.
University of Waterloo to open GENESIS, a new blockchain and AI research lab
New facilities supported by $1.4-million donation from professor-founded blockchain startup Interop Labs.
RetinaLogik ready to execute on vision with $1.1-million financing, Health Canada Class II approval
Portable eye care device startup sets sights on North American expansion.
Emmertech leads Rayhawk seed round to automate dangerous rail car loading work
Rayhawkâs proprietary technology automates opening, inspecting, closing, and sealing railcars lids.
SRTX temporarily lays off 40 percent of staff ahead of US tariff âworst-case scenarioâ
Sheertex tights maker says tariffs could slap 41-percent duty on some shipments to US.
Deputy Chief Trade Commissioner on tariffs: Canada ânot out of the woods yetâ
Global Affairs leader told businesses tariffs donât include digital services during CCI webinar.
Teachersâ Venture Growth leads round valuing StackAdapt near $2.5-billion USD
Reports indicate round is largely secondary like a previously undisclosed 2022 Summit Partners investment.
Canadian tech leaders launch Build Canada for AI-refined policy ideas from entrepreneurs
Supporters include leaders from Shopify, Wealthsimple, and Cohere.
MaRS appoints Grace Lee Reynolds as permanent CEO, adds board membersÂ
MaRS board member says appointees Helen Angus and Andrew Joyner bring expertise in public-private collaboration.