Cohere partners with German submarine maker in bid to get its AI into Canada’s fleet
TKMS is courting a Canadian procurement order to build the next generation of Canadian submarines.
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Saskatchewan accelerators invest nearly $2.2 million in Prairies tech
Innovation Saskatchewan’s investment will go toward industry-led research and development.
Grok’s non-consensual sexual images highlight gaps in Canada’s deepfake laws
Experts say Canada’s murky privacy and online harm laws leave victims with limited options.
From roaming robo-barns to laser weeders, how an innovative program is helping BC farmers
Innovate BC’s On-Farm Technology Adoption Program gave farmers $4.5 million last year to buy new tech.
The year Canadian tech got political (again)
In 2025, Canadian tech’s reengagement with federal politics had many parallels with the prior decade.
Canadian small businesses finally have what they’ve been waiting for: a timeline for consumer-driven banking
The feds’ commitment to accelerate consumer-driven banking is a massive win for entrepreneurs.
Canada suspends Start-Up Visa as feds look to transition to new program
Existing SUV program had more than 10-year wait for new applicants.
The year Canadian tech embraced defence
With billions set to flow into the country’s defence industry, Canadian tech is angling for a cut.
The year Canada realized it needs sovereign tech
In 2025, Canada woke up to the possibility of buying and building Canadian.
Canada’s largest VC reports for duty
Plus: Canada launches its own quantum research program to rival DARPA initiative.
Queen’s University recruits Ian Karlin from Nvidia in bid to build Canadian supercomputer
After working on leading supercomputers abroad, Karlin wants to help boost Canada’s computing capacity.
BDC unveils $4-billion defence technology platform
Crown corporation explicitly encourages businesses to “apply their skills to defence needs.”
Feds sign five-year MOU with Coveo in latest AI partnership
Government will explore how it can use the company’s platform in its operations.
Amiral Ventures holds $40-million first close to address “lack of leadership” in Canadian VC
Montréal firm backed by Québec government, Desjardins Capital, and nearly 50 individual LPs.
BDC tells VCs it’s willing to lift restrictions on defence investing
Crown corporation aims to support the build up of Canada’s defence industry.