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The trade war has begun. Here’s what Canadian tech is saying

Survey finds 42 percent of Canadian entrepreneurs want financial support navigating US tariffs.

Contracts won’t be awarded to those who “encourage economic attacks” on Canada, Ford said.

Baibokas to define investment thesis and criteria of fund announced last June.

Intuit is actively hiring design technologists who have a UX and engineering mindset.

Plus: a Canadian VC calls it quits, Shopify cozies up to US with new SEC filings.

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The move comes amid challenging VC fundraising market conditions.

Startup aims to help retailers cut product launch timelines, operational costs via AI.

Calgary plant for home builder robots expected to start production this summer.

Founded as a multi-currency account, Venn looks to broaden its financial management solutions and sales staff.

FinTech startup’s backers include Exit North Ventures and Bench co-founder Ian Crosby.

Cleantech startup’s seed round was financed entirely by Canadian investors.

Experienced early-stage VCs say the “timing and context are wrong for us to raise a first-time fund.”

Plus: BDC commits $1B as megadeals keep Canadian VC funding afloat.

Did someone poke the beaver and unleash Canada’s quiet patriotism? A 3-2 overtime hockey win says yes.