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Q&A: The AI costs that could hurt Canadian tech more than a trade war
“Chipflation” is a more tangible concern for Canadians, Quoted Tech’s Kevin Jia says.
The list tracking Canada’s tech exodus
Plus: Moneris loss is Helcim’s gain.
BDC’s VC revenue loss offset by hike in portfolio value in fiscal 2026
Crown corporation reported revenue loss of $70.9 million on VC investments in fiscal 2026.
Canada’s answer to tariffs isn’t counter-tariffs: it’s capital
Aaron Bast writes that we have the founders, now we need to write the cheques.
Canada’s new R&D rules give deep tech a much-needed break
Expanded SR&ED support gives breakthrough science more time to move from the lab into real-world use.
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.
Q&A: What Cory Doctorow would do as Canada’s AI minister
Author and digital rights activist talks jailbreaking, the AI-pilled government, and Aeron chair analogies.
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.
Canada could soon lose reliable rides to space. What will that mean for its burgeoning space industry?
As SpaceX scales back rocket rideshares, Canada’s space industry says it exposes “critical dependency.”
U of C to lead creation of Canada’s first quantum defence innovation hub
Feds will invest more than $20 million in 13-member consortium focused on military applications.
Telesat, MDA Space tapped for $2.3-billion Arctic satellite buildout
Federal contract will expand Lightspeed constellation from 156 to 225 satellites.
Alberta’s AI push is rewriting the rules for government contractors
Minister Nate Glubish says vendors must adapt to new reality or risk being left behind.
Semiconductor industry says Canada needs a better plan for sovereign silicon
Canada’s Semiconductor Council wants federal AI strategy to include dedicated semiconductor plan.
Have thoughts on AI transparency? The feds want your feedback
Government launches survey for public to weigh in on AI regulations.