Q&A: Amii CEO explains why Canada’s AI literacy initiative is about agency
Cam Linke says literacy can help Canadians have difficult discussions around AI.
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CIBC commits $2 billion to financing smaller defence and dual-use businesses
Toronto-based bank joins BMO, RBC, and Canada’s other big banks in ramping up its support for defence.
Gravity’s 23-year-old founder left Vancouver for San Francisco. One day, he hopes to come back bigger
AI adtech startup hopes to eventually parlay its $30.5-million USD Series A into a Canadian office.
Meta promotes upcoming data centre buildout at Alberta investment conference
Meta representative Matt Sexton spoke about the $13 billion project’s economic and social impacts.
Wittington Ventures closes third, $180-million VC fund
Weston family-backed firm plans to back 15 more startups.
What’s next for trust, innovation, and co-creation in the Canadian FinTech ecosystem?
Ahead of Canada FinTech Forum 2026, Mastercard’s Balinder Ahluwalia on local builders shaping future commerce.
The tech projects Canada is selling to global investors at next week’s summit
Pitchbook of investable Canadian projects spans quantum, AI data centres, and carbon capture.
Galaxia raises $4.5 million to bring satellite computers to Canada’s space race
Halifax startup developing AI-powered satellites that can process and analyze data in orbit.
Toronto Pearson wants to clear biometric travel for takeoff
The airport is testing facial verification at boarding as it prepares to handle 65 million passengers a year.
Manitoba invests $4 million to develop geothermal neighbourhood
The project is part of the province’s Net Zero Action Plan aimed at reducing carbon emissions.
Waterloo Tech Week returns with new flagship events
The student-led conference features speakers from Inovia Capital, Citadel, and Garage Capital.
Clay lands $115-million USD Series D at $7-billion valuation
Canadian-founded go-to-market startup wants to become “the AI growth engine for every company.”
Celestica, MDA Space, Telesat among tech names on 2026 TSX30
Companies with hardware plays were Canadian tech’s only entrants, while prominent software companies fell off list.
Tailwind finds “stable, long-term home” with Shopify acquisition
E-commerce giant brings the popular web development framework’s team in-house.
Canada unveils national AI literacy initiative
Program will provide AI training resources to Canadians through the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute.