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Mecka AI announces $60 million USD to power physical AI

Josh Scott June 2, 2026

Canadian-led startup aims to build “the data and deployment layer” for robotics.

Madison McLauchlan June 2, 2026

Anthropic has kept Mythos in limited release amid concerns hackers could exploit the model.

Madison McLauchlan June 2, 2026

IMPACT Centre to help startups test and scale medical tech in real-life settings.

Alex Riehl June 2, 2026

WonderFi’s president and CEO departed following the close of the deal.

Alex Riehl June 2, 2026

But Vancouver-based deep tech investor is increasingly looking outside of Canada.

Madison McLauchlan June 2, 2026

Re-Work event explored how work will change as AI takes on human tasks.

Josh Scott June 1, 2026

Industry leaders see AI as a “complementary piece” of the puzzle alongside actual coaches.

Alex Riehl June 1, 2026

Draft policy promises more funding for AI Compute Access Fund and Canada’s network of AI institutes.

Jacqueline Loganathan June 1, 2026

GM Canada’s Reza Zarringhalam is shaping the global future of autonomous driving from Ontario.

Alex Riehl June 1, 2026

Crown corporation’s board chair says Hudon will help shape its next five-year strategy.

Josh Scott June 1, 2026

Georgian survey shows domestic companies lag international peers in “foundational” AI adoption.

Yegor Sak June 1, 2026

VPN service provider Windscribe says even with amendments, proposed legislation weakens user privacy.

Douglas Soltys June 1, 2026

Plus: Feds considering Bill C-22 amendments.

Darah Hansen May 29, 2026

Pearson is tapping Canadian startups to reshape how passengers, baggage, and aircraft move from curb to gate.

Madison McLauchlan May 29, 2026

Post-secondaries need more money and expertise to deal with AI shift, Council of Ontario Universities says.