Government of Canada investing $7.85 million into three cleantech companies
The Government of Canada has announced an investment of $7.85 million into three Canadian companies focused on developing clean…
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CIRA dedicating $1 million towards projects that increase digital literacy
The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) announced that it is deploying $1 million towards 21 projects focused on…
OMX’s Nicole Verkindt says optionality is important for successful tech companies
At the latest TechToronto, Nicole Verkindt, founder of Toronto-based OMX, shared some amusing anecdotes to show what it takes…
BC Tech Association launches database to help companies navigate the province’s tech sector
In an effort to help companies understand British Columbia’s tech sector, the BC Tech Association has launched the BCTechBase,…
Canadian gov’t dedicating $50 million to coding programs for youth
Minister of Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Navdeep Bains and Minister of Science Kirsty Duncan announced the…
Canadian gov’t’s fast-track visa program officially launches today
Canada’s long-awaited fast-track visa officially launched today, with Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development…
Northleaf Venture Catalyst Fund completes $300 million investment program with $15 million Lumira Capital investment
Northleaf Capital Partners announced that it’s completely deployed its $300 million Northleaf Venture Catalyst Fund,…
BDC Capital commits $250 million to filling a funding gap for growth stage companies
BDC Capital announced that it is investing $250 million in growth equity financing to high-potential and rapidly growing businesses…
#IdentityNorth panel says there’s “a million opportunities” in Canada’s digital identity and authentication space
While many entrepreneurs look to solve problems in sectors like FinTech and healthcare, there aren’t nearly as many developing…
CanCon Podcast Ep. 70: Will the government’s supercluster competition pit Canada’s tech hubs against each other?
When the 2017 Canadian budget was released back in March, the CanCon podcast did a deep dive into its impact on the tech sector.…
Canada’s privacy commissioner speaks against invasive electronic device searches at US border
The Canadian privacy commissioner is taking a stance in the ongoing debate surrounding Bill C-23. The bill, sponsored by Canada’s…
Brookfield Institute partners with Ontario’s Policy Innovation Hub to promote policy innovation tools
The Brookfield Institute for Innovation + Entrepreneurship’s Policy Innovation Platform has announced a partnership with…
Code for Canada opens applications for public service innovation fellowship
Code for Canada, in partnership with the Government of Ontario, has opened applications for its first-ever fellowship program.…
NACO report says Canadian startups received $157.2 million from angel groups in 2016
The National Angel Capital Organization (NACO) has released its annual report on angel activity in Canada for 2016. The report,…
FedDev Ontario dedicating $8.9 million to 3D printing lab at University of Waterloo
The University of Waterloo is receiving an investment of up to $8.9 million to establish a 3D printing lab — also known as…