Evan Solomon teases new AI laws as experts warn Canada is behind international peers
AI minister pledges to tackle deepfakes and data transfer at governance conference in Montreal.
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Ready Plan Go raises $750K to automate accountants’ grunt work with AI
Montreal startup wants to give accountants more time for client advice by letting AI handle paperwork.
Deep Sky aims to build one of the world’s largest carbon capture facilities in Manitoba
Province has “ideal geology” for $500-million facility’s carbon storage.
Mila exploring venture fund to commercialize AI research
Former Circle K Ventures managing partner will advise on fund strategy as corporate VC fund winds down.
Avitia partners with Genoscience to expand rapid cancer test access in Québec
Montréal startup aims to bring liquid biopsy tests to Quebec patients outside major centres.
Oasis Learning AI is the Canadian startup giving corporate training an AI overhaul
Backed by BKR Capital and BDC Thrive Lab, the startup counts Nvidia and Apple among its clients.
Mila partners with Hypertec and 5C to launch Sovereign AI Research Hub in Montréal
The Hub aims to develop “frugal AI” with strong value.
BDC Capital promotes Mona Minhas to managing partner of Thrive Venture Fund
The appointment comes after BDC’s $50-million Thrive ETA Fund announcement.
Google Android head Sameer Samat, FinTech CEO Odilon Almeida join Lightspeed board
CEO Dax Dasilva says the pair “fortify two strategically important areas” for the company.
Telegraph Ventures secures $35 million to back enterprise AI startups in Québec
The provincially backed spinoff fund aims to “catalyze” floundering pre-seed market.
Sheertex maker SRTX confirms permanent cuts for 92 employees
Montréal startup formalized August dismissals shortly after CEO handoff to BonLook co-founder Sophie Boulanger.
Canada will update AI strategy a year ahead of schedule: Evan Solomon
AI minister says Canada “can’t afford to wait” as government assembles AI strategy task force.
Harley Finkelstein and David Segal to explore their entrepreneurial paths at Open House Montréal
BetaKit, TechTO, and Sage partner for fireside chat with iconic Montréal entrepreneurs.
Keypr incorporates Nesto mortgage services into platform for homebuyers
Konfidis Realty’s tech platform aims to set itself apart with lower commissions and covered legal costs.
Canada outpaced US in tech talent growth in 2024: CBRE report
Toronto eclipsed New York while Waterloo soared 11 spots to become a top North American tech market.