#GONORTH17: Shared values, education system helps Canada lead in AI, says PM Trudeau
The Canadian government is going all in on tech and innovation, and no type of tech has more hype than artificial intelligence…
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Startup Jobs Spotlight: Financeit is hiring
As startups lead the way in building Canada’s innovation economy, BetaKit does its part to help fill the talent gap with…
Vector Institute doubles AI faculty with 10 new additions
Toronto-based Vector Institute announced today that it has effectively doubled its faculty of AI researchers. The non-profit…
Today in Funding ($40M): Appili, Finn.ai, Goldmoney, Askuity, ODX
Every day, BetaKit tracks innovation funding news from across Canada. Here’s the latest on who raised how much, and from…
Facebook testing ad transparency measures in Canada first
Facebook’s forthcoming changes to promote better ad transparency and accountability are coming to Canada first. As of…
The power of stories to #MoveTheDial
MoveTheDial is a global movement dedicated to increasing the participation and advancement of women in technology through shifting…
Startup Canada Podcast: The Future of Fashion with Peter Simons
Like any other age-old industry, fashion retailers must innovate or die. Peter Simons, President of the Quebec-born La Maison…
Dozr’s Dave Chalmers shares tips for startups seeking senior talent
Kitchener-based Dozr, which allows contractors in the construction and agriculture industries to share and rent out heavy equipment,…
Report: Gov’ts must modernize labour laws to prepare for jobs lost to automation
A new report released by The Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA), and co-authored by Deloitte, looks at what developments…
Covera raises $1.5 million to help customers overcome boring insurance shopping
Montreal-based Covera, which has a platform that finds annual insurance rates for customers, has raised $1 million in its seed…
Ontario gov’t investing $30 million in Vector Institute as part of Amazon HQ bid
At a Canadian Club speech this morning, Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne’s business advisor and Vector Institute Chair Ed Clark…
Lightspeed raises $207 million Series D as company preps for IPO
Montreal-based Lightspeed has raised $207 million Series D round. The round was led by Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec…
GoDaddy awarding $2,500 to small business ventures
GoDaddy Canada has announced its second annual contest to support Canadian entrepreneurs. The Life Fulfilling Ventures Contest,…
Today in company updates: Bridgit announces new CRO, Element AI brings on key hires
This week, several startups have made announcements launching new features and partnerships. Here’s the latest on company…
IBM partners with Dream Payments to help financial institutions adopt mobile tech
IBM has partnered with Toronto-based Dream Payments to help financial institutions more quickly deploy mobile payment offerings…