Crypto advocates want blockchain tech added to Canadian AI minister’s portfolio
The Canadian government’s new Stablecoin Act responds to some of the industry’s demands.
Canadian Startup News
Faire co-founder: company has the metrics to go public, but isn’t rushing to IPO
Company brings advertising tool to Canada amid employee share sale at $5.2-billion USD valuation.
TikTok may face class-action lawsuit in Canada over alleged misuse of personal data
Proposed suit follows privacy watchdog investigation that found TikTok collected info from children.
Maritime Launch conducts Nova Scotia’s first commercial rocket launch
The rocket missed its altitude goal, but brought Canada’s sovereign launch efforts closer to fruition.
Sweden brings urgency—and royalty—to Montréal as it seeks AI research partnership
Swedish deputy PM says countries must be “risk aware, not risk averse” as royal delegation visits Mila.
Inovia Capital opens Abu Dhabi office as Canada strengthens ties with UAE
Montréal VC firm looks to forge commercial and financial partnerships for its portfolio companies in the region.
The feds get 4,000 website complaints a day. Can a “responsible” AI chatbot untangle the mess?
At the Ottawa Responsible AI Summit, experts debated security, equity, and who gets a seat at the table.
Team of Toronto talent unites after Y Combinator to build Clado
Clado has raised $2 million USD for its mass-recruitment AI platform.
SickKids charity fund takes over management of Upside Foundation
Canadian tech charitable giving will continue under new umbrella.
Questrade doubles down on tools for advanced traders at first product showcase
Toronto FinTech firm introduces revitalized product suite as it works to keep pace with competitors.
The feds might outlaw screen-scraping. Is an outright ban the answer?
Government’s proposed budget implementation bill gives more detail on open banking rollout.
Okta to launch Canadian data cell as sovereignty debate intensifies
US data security company adds in-country cell that will keep customer data in Canada.
“We are now in the big leagues”: Manzil launches halal ETF on Nasdaq exchange
CEO says it took three months to do in the US what would likely take 12–18 in Canada.
Canadian-led Quilt brings its smart heat pumps north
After launching in 14 US states, Quilt systems are now available in five Canadian provinces.
As DEI backlash spills into Canada, Black tech leaders envision a more sustainable model
Advocates say tech industry should focus on cross-initiatives, community, and access to capital.