Metaspectral selected to join South Australian government accelerator program
byIts technology conducts AI-powered hyperspectral data analysis in real-time.
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Federal #Budget2023 includes cleantech commitments, little else for innovation
byBudget 2023 includes $500 million to SIF for cleantech projects, billions in clean energy tax credits.
Canadian government ups semiconductor focus, invests $36 million in Ranovus
byRanovus investment part of a $100-million project to advance Canadian semiconductor manufacturing, production.
Ontario budget gains kudos for streamlining procurement, increasing access to skilled talent
by“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
byIn 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
byCleantech, FinTech, AI, and quantum sciences are getting attention.
Evol receives nearly $10 million from Canadian Economic Development to support diverse Québec entrepreneurs
byDiverse 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
byOver 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)
byBig 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
byMinister 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
byLonger-term impact of SVB fallout has some in Canadian tech worried.
Regulators force Silicon Valley Bank Canada into liquidation, paving way for auction
byWind-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”
byLetter 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
byRemote employees are not currently entitled to same advance notice as office workers.
As regulators take over SVB Canada, companies still have questions about impact
byCCI estimates low risk for the majority of Canadian companies.