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Invest Alberta’s Rick Christiaanse unexpectedly resigns as CEO

Jesse Cole February 4, 2026

Crown corporation’s former COO is now acting CEO.

Madison McLauchlan February 4, 2026

Upcoming life sciences fund to invest directly in companies from a more than $100-million envelope.

Madison McLauchlan February 4, 2026

AI-native startups ate up 40 percent of software deal value in Canada in 2025.

Josh Scott February 3, 2026

Major advancements in coding and mathematics come alongside a rise in AI-powered scams and cyberattacks.

Jacqueline Loganathan February 3, 2026

Two-day March summit to discuss trade shifts, new technologies in Canadian manufacturing.

Alex Riehl February 3, 2026

ESAB makes “firm commitments” to keep Eddyfi workers and head office in Québec.

Jesse Cole and Madison McLauchlan February 3, 2026

Support from investors including AIMCo and Northleaf will fuel securitization strategy.

Alex Riehl February 3, 2026

The EVIO program will park grad students with EV companies to keep the best talent at home.

Jesse Cole February 3, 2026

CRO Markus Kritzler succeeds Apoorv Sinha, who has moved into the role of president.

Madison McLauchlan February 3, 2026

Toronto-based startup is building texting AI agents for insurance companies.

Isabelle Kirkwood February 2, 2026

Slate’s embedded lending infrastructure was purpose-built for Canada.

Alex Riehl February 2, 2026

Company sells second non-core asset in five months after dropping CEO in August.

Jesse Cole February 2, 2026

The launch coincides with a successful fundraising round from investors on both sides of the border.

Madison McLauchlan February 2, 2026

Frederic Lalonde and Dax Dasilva unpack “rollercoaster” journeys at North Star event.

Sarah Rieger January 30, 2026

Prominent entrepreneurs leave advisory team as former CBC head Catherine Tait signs on.