Canada must not ignore its innovation problems
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At Munk School event, FinTech leaders call for Canada to take bigger swings
As federal budget nears, leaders see an opportunity for Canada to advance long-awaited priorities.
Venn launches product to make incorporation easier for Ontario entrepreneurs
The FinTech offers federal and provincial filings in minutes, covering fees with a cash bonus.
Ottawa launches Defence Investment Agency to overhaul military procurement
New office promises faster approvals, earlier industry engagement, and domestic economic benefits.
C-suite execs Pedro Canahuati and Julian Teixeira leave 1Password
Departures add to growing list of leadership changes at one of Canada’s most valuable tech companies.
Entrepreneurs face more than a decade wait for Canada’s Start-up Visa
Once a 12-month process, the SUV has ballooned amid concerns about the program’s misuse.
Shopify merchants to sell directly through OpenAI’s ChatGPT with new partnership
Shopify stock jumps six percent after widely rumoured partnership is made official.
Mila partners with Hypertec and 5C to launch Sovereign AI Research Hub in Montréal
The Hub aims to develop “frugal AI” with strong value.
The feds are ALL IN on AI
It was a good week to be Canada’s AI darling. One day after the company announced another $100 million USD in funding to…
Constellation Software shares close week down 17 percent after founder and CEO steps down
Mark Leonard hosted conference call on impact of AI days before resigning for health reasons.
Cohere’s new CFO on carving out space in a crowded AI market
Francois Chadwick argues the “fundamental difference” is how Cohere handles compute.
Minister Evan Solomon reveals Canada’s AI Task Force
Patrick Pichette, Joelle Pineau, and Dan Debow among those tapped by federal government.
BDC Capital promotes Mona Minhas to managing partner of Thrive Venture Fund
The appointment comes after BDC’s $50-million Thrive ETA Fund announcement.
Meet the Toast Top 25 Women in Tech
Women leaders from MedEssist, Antler, Certn among those honoured at Toast Summit in Calgary.
NordSpace’s second rocket launch attempt flames out after multiple launchpad fires
Second launch window expires as fuel issues delay rocket launch.