Finance Minister calls Cohere the “poster child” for government investment
François-Philippe Champagne says he foresees the state playing a larger role in creating domestic “champions.”
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AI is getting cheaper. It’s also risking becoming a walled garden
Tailscale CEO Avery Pennarun on why we can’t let big players build bundled AI systems that are costly to leave.
BDC launches two entrepreneur-led AI programs to make small businesses, and itself, more productive
Connect&GO founder and former Frank & Oak CTO will help SMEs reimagine their relationship with AI and BDC.
Alberta’s plan to scrap DEI in hiring will cost innovation
April Hicke on why merit-based hiring requires considering diversity and equity.
Transit started by tracking buses. Turning a profit came from understanding riders
Fourteen years in, Montréal company now helps agencies measure everything from crowding to service quality.
Why Canada’s Cohere stake has struck a nerve
Plus: Wealthsimple and Solink raise big rounds.
Canada to join European supercomputer program, collaborate on tech priorities
Announcements were part of feds’ broad partnership with EU.
Bloomsco raises $1 million pre-seed from BDC, Telegraph for military training platform
Montréal startup was co-founded by former Pressbooks and Dialogue leaders.
Why Trust Is Becoming Essential for Agentic Commerce
As AI agents shop for you, security will depend on understanding identity, intent, authorization, and risk.
Canada’s new national security strategy puts tech front and centre
Prime minister promises Canadian tech will “contribute to a more secure and prosperous world.”
PrairiesCan minister says new regional funding shows Canada’s commitment to AI
Feds adding $500 million to support AI adoption programming among small- and medium-sized businesses.
Telesat posts Q3 losses as satellite company offers “no assurances” on ability to pay back debt
Ottawa-based satellite operator reported $81 million in revenue, a 20-percent decrease from same quarter last year.
Feds to buy stake in Cohere via planned $7-billion Series E at $36-billion valuation
The Government of Canada is investing $1.6 billion in the Canadian AI darling.
Anthropic IPO filing lists a Canada-based risk
Plus: Another open banking slowdown.
NanoTess delivers wound-care treatment to Ukraine’s front lines
Calgary biotech company said its flagship product has reached more than 6,000 Ukrainians impacted by war.