Trudeau government promises wage subsidy extension, changes to CEBA, BCAP in throne speech
The Liberal government has made some commitments to extending and expanding its COVID-19 relief efforts for businesses. The…
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Symend, Drop, ApplyBoard named among LinkedIn’s top startups to work for in 2020
LinkedIn has published the Canadian edition of its 2020 Top Startups list, featuring emerging startups to work for in Canada.…
NACO pushes for national angel tax credit ahead of Wednesday throne speech
The National Angel Capital Organization (NACO) is pushing the federal government to instate a new tax credit intended to incentivize…
Futurist Amy Webb explains why COVID-19 is forcing businesses to ask new questions about data, trust
The COVID-19 pandemic has businesses driving on ice and too willing to slam on the breaks says, Amy Webb. This Thursday, the…
Maple raises $75 million from Loblaw
Toronto-based telemedicine startup Maple has raised $75 million CAD from Loblaw Companies Limited through its subsidiary, Shoppers…
Top Hat CEO Mike Silagadze on EdTech’s crazy school year
Toronto-based EdTech startup Top Hat has had one hell of a 2020. A massive Series D round was shortly followed by a……
Government extends COVID-19 business rent relief program through September
The federal government has extended the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) by one month. The program will…
Newfoundland and Labrador adopts federal COVID-19 app following Quebec rejection
Newfoundland and Labrador became the second province to adopt the federal government’s COVID-19 exposure notification…
Golden Ventures partner Ameet Shah explains the currently “hot” VC market
Our very first episode of Black Swan, released in March, featured a Canadian VC. At the time, the conversation wasn’t focused…
Shopify sheds Ottawa office space amid planned Toronto expansion
Shopify plans to vacate its Ottawa headquarters on 150 Elgin Street and move to an office tower on Laurier Avenue, amid reports…
Canadian government extends BCAP loan program to June 2021
The federal government has announced that it is planning to extend its Business Credit Availability Program (BCAP), which was…
Government to extend CEBA $40,000 small business loan applications to October 31
The Government of Canada announced that it is extending applications for the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) until…
New temporary policy to allow foreign workers to apply for work permit without leaving Canada
Earlier this week, Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Marco E.L. Mendicino, announced a new…
AlayaCare secures $15 million debt facility from CIBC Innovation Banking
Montreal-based healthtech startup AlayaCare has secured $15 million CAD in growth capital financing from CIBC Innovation Banking.…
Alberta appoints new innovation minister tasked with implementing province’s recovery plan
In a recent cabinet shuffle, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced Doug Schweitzer’s appointment as the province’s new…