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Can Canada function without American tech?
Canadian Shield Institute’s Vass Bednar on the best ways to evaluate Canada’s push for digital self-reliance.
Ontario proposes data centre playbook as demand for AI infrastructure surges
Proposal includes rules requiring projects to bear full cost for their electricity use.
Xanadu and University of Alberta partner on quantum-powered cancer research
Researchers hope quantum computing can help develop next-gen photosensitizers for light-based therapies.
High-profile investors, tech leaders to speak at CVCA global investment forum
Event takes place ahead of Prime Minister’s investment summit in September.
Convictional to shut down, return investor money, after AI-era pivot falls short
Former B2B e-commerce startup says it couldn’t find enough customers for its Slack alternative.
What it takes for Canadian tech to enter defence
DIGITAL’s new series is helping founders uncover dual-use opportunities and build a roadmap to seize them.
Medical networking app The Rounds acquired by Native Touch
Halifax-based company will maintain standalone brand and continue hiring in Atlantic Canada.
Canadian tech firms are selling to foreign buyers when it’s time to scale, CCI says
Report says difficulties securing domestic clients, capital, and talent are driving founders to exit early.
RBC and BMO to sell off Canadian payment giant Moneris in $2-billion deal
US-based private equity firm Francisco Partners purchases one of Canada’s largest payment processors.
How Theia’s 3D motion tech is helping healthcare workers avoid injury
New Brunswick study is evaluating patient-turning device with Canadian motion-sensing tech.
Fisent Technologies raises $4.3 million USD to help enterprises automate AI use
Toronto startup’s revenue grew more than 200 percent last year amid economy-wide rush to adopt AI.
Transformer Lab wants to automate research with new AI tool Primus
The AI lab claims it has produced 30 “Masters to PhD-level” research papers in 30 days.
How a giant battery is transforming a town centre in Cannington, Ontario
Toronto startup Civic Grid is trying to put a new face on public power sources.
America loves Canadian chips
Plus: Why sovereign rocket launches just got more important.