Denvr signs two defence deals to deepen sovereign AI push in Canada
Calgary company teams up with Dominion Dynamics on drone simulation and Sapper on intelligence and cyber defence.
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OpenText lays off four percent of its global workforce
Cuts come as former IBM Americas president Ayman Antoun prepares to take over as CEO.
Cohere teams up with Swedish defence firm Saab on AI for surveillance jets
Agreement marks the latest step in Cohere’s push to integrate its AI into defence technology.
Spark Microsystems secures additional $17 million in Series B funding
Montréal chip firm aims to enable next-gen, short-range wireless communications.
Online legal database CanLII and AI startup Caseway settle copyright dispute
Settlement terms are confidential but both parties say they will move forward independently.
Ecolab to acquire CoolIT Systems for $4.75 billion USD
Acquisition of Calgary cooling systems manufacturer will be finalized in third quarter of 2026.
Canadian companies make their case at Nvidia’s GTC conference
Cohere, Telus, and others showcase how they’re building with Nvidia’s dominant AI infrastructure.
Defence and housing take centre stage at N3 Summit
Flagship advanced manufacturing summit will bring together leaders across defence, housing, AI, and robotics.
“We’re in a moment in Canada”: Solomon brings AI pitch to Platform Calgary
Federal AI minister says updated AI strategy will benefit everyone, not just “tech bros.”
1Password launches new platform to rein in companies’ AI agents
Unified Access Platform helps businesses deploy autonomous AI without losing control of credentials.
YScope closes $3.9 million USD to track computer activity amid the rise of agentic AI
Two Small Fish backs U of T spinout’s logging infrastructure technology.
Tailscale makes first acquisition with Border0 purchase
Corporate VPN startup will expand Vancouver footprint as it absorbs entire Border0 team.
Manitoba launches AI consultations as it weighs tougher privacy and youth protections
Minister Mike Moroz says new policy could include opt-in consent rules and possible age limits for AI access.
Canada could still win the AI race
AI experts argue the country’s structural advantages are finally becoming urgent strategic assets.
Walter acquired by Legora as legaltech sector consolidation continues
Walter team will join Swedish giant to rebuild company’s core technology into Legora’s platform.