MDA Space makes defence-industry push with launch of 49North
CAE vet Joe Armstrong will lead subsidiary exclusively focused on Canada’s defence industry.
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Q&A: Xanadu’s Christian Weedbrook on why quantum ought to be a national defence priority
CEO talks data centre dreams and ensuring Xanadu stays in Canada as it prepares to go public.
“The world has changed”: Canada’s new Defence Industrial Strategy aims to reduce US dependency
PM lays out plan to buy domestically and partner with “trusted allies.”
From Amharic to Zulu: Cohere’s new multilingual AI model supports more than 70 languages
Toronto scaleup says Tiny Aya can run in regions where large-scale infrastructure isn’t always available.
From client to cap table: Shakudo converts customers into investors with $7-million USD raise
New backers with ties to Loblaw and CentralReach invest in Toronto startup.
Feds’ $6.6-billion Defence Industrial Strategy takes aim at building a “robust” Canadian defence sector
DIS outlines a “build-partner-buy” framework and plans to name “national champions.”
Cohere reportedly soars past revenue target, with $240-million USD ARR
Canada’s AI champion had projected $200 million USD ARR last year.
Ottawa, Gatineau launch defence innovation task force in bid for NATO defence bank
Task force features mayors, a retired general, and leaders from One9 and Ranovus.
Mesosil’s infection-fighting dental tech gets FDA clearance
Green light lets Toronto-based startup’s technology be sold in US market.
Apple strikes deal to acquire Canadian database software startup Kuzu
US tech giant confirmed the October 2025 deal in a disclosure to the EU.
Backboard.io claims its AI has a better memory than yours
Ottawa startup’s AI platform outperformed other models on two memory benchmarks.
ApplyBoard researchers say they have a fix for AI’s “silent failure” problem
EdTech company’s team wins recognition for “confidence score” that helps keep LLMs honest.
Shopify stock slumps despite record-breaking Q4 revenue
E-commerce giant authorizes $2-billion USD share buyback as CFO touts strong balance sheet.
The feds asked investors for candid feedback on BDC. It was never actioned
BetaKit-obtained 2023 report outlines private-sector grievances with Canada’s largest VC.
Elle, MD, Hiive, and LiORA among latest CIX Startup Awards winners
Annual awards recognize top emerging, early-stage, and growth-stage Canadian startups.