Govt | BetaKit

The feds asked investors for candid feedback on BDC. It was never actioned

Madison McLauchlan February 11, 2026

BetaKit-obtained 2023 report outlines private-sector grievances with Canada’s largest VC.

Blair Attard-Frost February 9, 2026

Canadians already have low trust in AI. Exclusionary and unclear public engagement methods aren’t helping.

Douglas Soltys February 9, 2026

Plus: Y Combinator reverses decision on Canadian-domiciled startups.

Douglas Soltys February 8, 2026

Former ISED senior policy advisor Jaxson Khan on how public consultations might inform Canada’s AI future.

Josh Scott February 6, 2026

Halifax climate tech startup hopes to deploy full-scale commercial projects by 2030.

Josh Scott February 6, 2026

Nearly 350 pages of recommendations sketch a fractured but urgent road map for Canada’s AI future.

Alex Riehl February 4, 2026

Government used AI to parse more than 11,000 submissions that will inform Canada’s new AI strategy.

Jesse Cole February 4, 2026

Crown corporation’s former COO is now acting CEO.

Madison McLauchlan February 4, 2026

Upcoming life sciences fund to invest directly in companies from a more than $100-million envelope.

Alex Riehl February 3, 2026

The EVIO program will park grad students with EV companies to keep the best talent at home.

Sarah Rieger January 30, 2026

Tech policy advocate Josh Tabish on why he thinks regulation shouldn’t necessarily mean restriction.

Josh Scott January 28, 2026

Geneviève Bouthillier unpacks recent investments in Irréversible and Canada Rocket Company.

Jesse Cole January 27, 2026

The partnership is the latest turn in a long saga of Edmonton attempting to green its fleets.

Madison McLauchlan January 22, 2026

I Adopt Québec’s Tech campaign launches to encourage businesses to buy local tech and services.

Josh Scott January 22, 2026

Proptech Collective says 2025 brought signs of maturity, fewer exits, and some possible tailwinds.