Canadian government ups semiconductor focus, invests $36 million in Ranovus
Ranovus investment part of a $100-million project to advance Canadian semiconductor manufacturing, production.
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Ontario budget gains kudos for streamlining procurement, increasing access to skilled talent
“Minister Bethlenfalvy and the Ontario government has listened to many of our members’ concerns.”
Michelle Scarborough explains why BDC is thinking bigger with Thrive Platform
In late September, at a private BDC event taking place during Elevate—the same day the Crown Corporation announced its new…
Québec budget aimed at stimulating the economy with investments in tech sectors, skilled labour
Cleantech, FinTech, AI, and quantum sciences are getting attention.
Evol receives nearly $10 million from Canadian Economic Development to support diverse Québec entrepreneurs
Diverse businesses are 70 percent more likely to break into new markets.
BBTV among 10 BC orgs receiving total $25.7 million from PacifiCan to help job retention amid tech layoffs
Over 500 jobs are expected to be created from the investment.
Raine Maida and Senator Deacon discuss Big Tech’s control over digital creators (and the news)
Big Tech controls the discovery and distribution of Canadian content. What’s a democracy to do?
BC government extends tax credit for digital media companies to cut employment costs
Minister of Innovation says tax credit will help nearly 250 companies in the province.
CVCA CEO: Tech still needs influx of capital given possible investor pullback, even as liquidity concerns calm
Longer-term impact of SVB fallout has some in Canadian tech worried.
Regulators force Silicon Valley Bank Canada into liquidation, paving way for auction
Wind-up follows OSFI taking control of SVB Canada earlier this week.
Canadian tech calls on feds to inject more liquidity into sector to avoid SVB-caused “full-blown crisis”
Letter asks Government of Canada to extend bridge financing program, guarantee secured loans on SVB deposits.
Ontario proposes new regulations to tighten rules around mass layoffs
Remote employees are not currently entitled to same advance notice as office workers.
As regulators take over SVB Canada, companies still have questions about impact
CCI estimates low risk for the majority of Canadian companies.
BDC appoints Sévrine Labelle as head of $100 million Thrive Lab for women entrepreneurs
Thrive Lab is set to launch this spring.
Dan Breznitz unmuzzled: Canada Innovation Corporation architect explains how we got here
What the CIC is missing, who might make a good CEO, and why the Crown corp. comes with carrots and sticks.